Islamabad, September 16, 2025 – The 22nd Session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) concluded in Tehran with the signing of significant protocols aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation and achieving a $10 billion trade target.
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SBP launches climate risk fund to safeguard agriculture
Karachi, September 15, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially launched the Climate Risk Fund (CRF-I) under the World Bank–supported Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project.
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Iran and Pakistan agree to finalize FTA, activate border markets
Tehran/Islamabad, September 15, 2025 – Pakistan and Iran have moved a step closer toward strengthening bilateral trade ties, as both countries agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and operationalize border markets aimed at boosting commerce and improving connectivity.
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Pakistan grants tax exemption to judiciary of superior courts
Karachi, September 13, 2025 – Pakistan’s apex tax agency, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formally granted income tax exemption to judges of the superior judiciary for the tax year 2025–26.
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Weekly SPI inflation eases marginally: PBS report
Islamabad, September 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday announced that weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), eased slightly by 2 basis points. For the week ending September 11, 2025, the SPI recorded a minor decline of 0.02%.
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Pakistan’s car sales jump 40% in first two months of FY26
Karachi, September 11, 2025 – Pakistan’s automobile industry has started the new fiscal year on a strong note, with car sales rising sharply.
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Pakistan welcomes Chevron’s $30 million investment in oil sector
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has welcomed Chevron’s $30 million investment in Pakistan oil sector, describing it as a milestone that highlights international confidence in the country’s energy market.
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Pakistan, UAE strengthen anti-narcotics cooperation
Islamabad, September 11, 2025 – Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation in the fight against narcotics following a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Interior.
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PM Shehbaz orders FBR to track down tax evaders
Islamabad, September 9, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify efforts in identifying tax evaders by fully utilizing its workforce and, where necessary, engaging private-sector expertise.
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Over 900 lives lost in rains and floods this year: NDMA
Islamabad, September 8, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released alarming statistics on the devastating toll of this year’s monsoon season.
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