Lahore, January 24, 2026 – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the final decision on Pakistan’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be taken by the Government of Pakistan, stressing that the PCB is bound by government directives more than those of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reforms, sees early economic results
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan on Friday for “seriously” embracing reforms under its IMF programme, noting that the efforts were already showing positive results.
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Nestlé pledges $60 million additional investment in Pakistan
Islamabad, January 22, 2026 – Global food and beverage giant Nestlé on Thursday announced a further $60 million investment in Pakistan, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the country.
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NA approves bill to strengthen income tax dispute resolution
Islamabad, January 22, 2026 – The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Income Tax Ordinance (Third Amendment) Bill, 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at improving the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system for resolving income tax disputes in Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif highlights Pakistan’s economic turnaround at Davos 2026
DAVOS, January 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of improvement, with key economic indicators strengthening and growth momentum building, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday at the Pakistan Pavilion during the 56th Annual Meetings of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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OGDCL announces major oil and gas discovery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Karachi, January 20, 2026 – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has confirmed a significant oil and gas discovery in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, marking a major boost to the country’s indigenous energy resources.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia finance ministers discuss deepening economic partnership at Davos
Islamabad, January 19, 2026 – Pakistan’s Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a high-level meeting with Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Aljadaan on Monday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, focusing on strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
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Pakistan launches digital petrol pump system to curb fuel smuggling
Islamabad, January 19, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has launched a nationwide campaign to digitalize petrol pumps and the petroleum supply chain as part of its comprehensive reform agenda. The initiative aims to prevent fuel smuggling, eliminate illegal sales, and protect the interests of authorized dealers, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Petroleum.
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US Embassy Islamabad explains pause on immigrant visa processing from Pakistan
Islamabad — The US Embassy in Islamabad clarified on Friday that the Trump administration’s pause on processing immigrant visas will continue until authorities ensure that all new immigrants are thoroughly vetted for eligibility.
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Pakistan bans vehicle imports under personal baggage in major reforms
Islamabad, January 17, 2026 — Pakistan has officially prohibited the import of vehicles under the personal baggage scheme and introduced major reforms through an amendment to the Import Policy Order, 2022.
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