Islamabad, December 23, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated the nation on the successful and transparent bidding process for the privatization of 75% shares of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), calling it a major milestone in the government’s economic reform agenda.
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Pakistan mandates PSQCA-approved pre-shipment inspection for imports
Karachi, December 23, 2025 — The Government of Pakistan has made it mandatory that only pre-shipment inspections (PSI) approved by the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) will be recognized for imported goods.
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SBP announces bank holiday on December 25, 2025 across Pakistan
Karachi, December 22, 2025 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a nationwide bank holiday on December 25, 2025 (Thursday), in observance of Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, in line with the public holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan.
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Saudi Arabia Awards King Abdulaziz Medal to COAS Field Marshal Munir
Rawalpindi, December 22, 2025 – Saudi Arabia has conferred the Kingdom’s highest national honor, the King Abdulaziz Medal Excellent Class, upon Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in recognition of his central role in advancing defence cooperation, strategic coordination, and institutional linkages between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistan installs advanced scanners at China and Iran borders to boost trade
Islamabad, December 21, 2025 — Pakistan has deployed state-of-the-art scanner systems at its borders with China and Iran, marking a significant step towards streamlining cross-border trade and improving security measures. The new scanning technology is designed to accelerate the inspection and clearance of trade goods, making the process faster, safer, and more efficient for exporters and importers.
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PM Shehbaz rolls out new directives to accelerate export growth
Islamabad, December 20, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday underscored that sustained growth in exports is critical for Pakistan’s economic development and long-term macroeconomic stability.
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World Bank approves $700 million for Pakistan PRID-MPA initiative
Islamabad, December 20, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved $700 million in financing for Pakistan’s Public Resources for Inclusive Development – Multiphase Programmatic Approach (PRID-MPA), a multi-year initiative aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability and improving public service delivery.
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PM Shehbaz approves Halal meat export policy to boost global trade
Islamabad, December 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday formally approved Pakistan’s Halal meat export policy, marking a significant step toward enhancing the country’s position in the global Halal meat market. The approval came during a high-level review meeting held in Islamabad, where the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of a structured strategy to expand exports.
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Pakistan moves to meet IMF condition with sugar sector deregulation
Islamabad, December 18, 2025 – Pakistan is set to fulfill a key condition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by moving ahead with the deregulation of the sugar sector, a reform the government has committed to complete by June 2026.
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Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian aircraft until January 24, 2026
Karachi, December 17, 2025 – Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for an additional month, keeping the restriction in effect until January 24, 2026, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday.
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