Islamabad, December 12, 2025 — In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that compelling any individual to undergo a DNA test without consent is a direct violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The apex court held that such intrusive orders infringe upon personal dignity and cannot be made part of judicial proceedings unless explicitly required by law.
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Sindh Announces Winter Vacations for Schools from December 22
Karachi, December 11, 2025 – The Sindh Education Department has officially announced the winter vacation schedule for schools across the province. According to a spokesperson, all public and private educational institutions in Sindh will remain closed from December 22 to December 31, 2025, for the annual winter break. Schools are scheduled to reopen on January 1, 2026, marking the start of the new academic term.
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate corruption
Islamabad, December 9, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasized Pakistan’s renewed commitment to eliminate corruption, marking the International Anti-Corruption Day with a strong message on transparency, accountability, and youth involvement.
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SNGPL Announces Winter Gas Supply Schedule for Punjab and KP
Lahore, December 7, 2025 – Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has released a revised gas supply schedule for domestic consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the winter season, outlining designated hours of availability from December to February.
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Pakistan to Launch AI-Powered App Next Month to Combat Illegal Immigration
Islamabad, December 5, 2025 – Pakistan is preparing to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered mobile application next month as part of a major initiative to curb illegal immigration and strengthen travel verification systems.
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Headline Inflation Rises 6.1% in November 2025: PBS Report
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday reported that Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased by 6.1% in November 2025 on a year-on-year basis.
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Pakistan reduces petrol and diesel prices for first half of December 2025
Islamabad, November 30, 2025 – The federal government has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices for the first fortnight of December 2025, offering relief to consumers amid fluctuating global oil trends. The revised prices, notified by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), will take effect from December 1, 2025.
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Unlock the Petroleum Prices Puzzle: Are Fuel Prices Set to Drop in December 2025?
Islamabad, November 28, 2025 – Pakistanis are closely watching for the government’s announcement on petroleum price revisions for the first fortnight of December 2025. Reports suggest that consumers may finally get some relief, with petrol prices expected to decrease by Rs3.70 to Rs6.35 per litre starting December 1, 2025.
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Food price hike expected to push Pakistan’s November 2025 inflation to 7%
Karachi, November 27, 2025: Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation is projected to rise to around 7% in November 2025, driven primarily by increasing food prices, analysts said on Thursday.
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Government collects Rs66 billion through petroleum levy after recent hike
Islamabad, November 27, 2025: The government has collected over Rs66 billion through the recent increase in the petroleum levy (PL), the Senate was informed on Thursday, amid questions on why fuel prices have not dropped despite a fall in global oil rates.
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