Jeddah, October 9, 2025 – In a significant step toward enhancing regional transparency and accountability, Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, money laundering, and the recovery of stolen assets.
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FBR moves to publicize civil servants’ asset declarations
Islamabad, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed major changes to tax laws to make the asset declarations of civil servants publicly accessible, a step aimed at improving transparency and accountability.
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PM Shehbaz highlights brotherhood in Pakistan–Saudi defence ties
Islamabad, October 8, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed that the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence cooperation agreement reflects the unbreakable bond of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic trust between the two nations.
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Karachi University hosts seminar on tax filing, pension reforms
Karachi, October 7, 2025 – The University of Karachi hosted an informative seminar titled “Impacts of Income Tax Filing and Amendments in Pension Rules” at the Karachi University Business School Auditorium on Tuesday.
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Pakistan, Malaysia sign six accords to deepen bilateral ties
Kuala Lumpur, October 6, 2025 – Pakistan and Malaysia on Monday took a major step toward expanding bilateral relations by signing six key accords aimed at enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors, including education, tourism, Halal certification, anti-corruption efforts, and the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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Govt notifies contribution pension fund rules
Islamabad, October 5, 2025 – The federal government has formally notified the Federal Government Defined Contribution Pension Fund Scheme Rules, 2024, introducing a major structural reform in the country’s retirement system.
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Punjab Bans Wheat Use in Poultry Feed Mills
Lahore, October 4, 2025 – The Punjab government has once again extended its province-wide ban on the use of wheat in poultry feed mills, aiming to safeguard the availability of flour and bread for the public.
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises 0.56% on fuel costs
Islamabad, October 3, 2025 – A sharp rise in petroleum prices has contributed to an increase in weekly inflation, which climbed by 0.56% during the week ending October 2, 2025, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Balochistan launches digital system for Zakat distribution
Quetta, October 2, 2025 – In a landmark decision to improve welfare governance, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced the introduction of a fully digital mechanism for the province’s Zakat and Auqaf Department.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Climbs 5.6% in September 2025
Islamabad, October 1, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy witnessed renewed price pressures in September as headline inflation rose by 5.6% on a year-on-year basis, according to fresh data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
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