Islamabad, November 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday instructed relevant ministries and departments to fast-track the development of a unified industrial policy, integrating private-sector proposals to strengthen Pakistan’s economic growth.
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PM Shehbaz orders fast-track, transparent privatization of PIA
Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed officials to expedite all stages of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatization process, ensuring full transparency and a clear roadmap to boost the national carrier’s operational performance.
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IMF highlights ad hoc tax policy changes and governance weaknesses in Pakistan
Islamabad, November 20, 2025 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s fiscal and governance framework in its Technical Assistance Report, November 2025, noting that tax policy changes are frequently implemented in an ad hoc manner without prior notice.
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PM Shehbaz approves comprehensive monsoon plan to prevent flood losses
Islamabad, November 19, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a robust and comprehensive plan to prepare Pakistan for next year’s monsoon season, emphasizing early action to prevent loss of life, property, and economic setbacks.
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Pakistan mandates 100% X-ray scanning for all Afghan transit trade cargo (ATT)
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – In a significant move to enhance supply chain security and mitigate elevated security risks, Pakistan has mandated 100% Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) scanning for all consignments under the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) regime.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit surges 255% in first four months of FY26
Karachi, November 17, 2025 – Pakistan’s current account deficit (CAD) has widened sharply by 255% during the first four months of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Balance of Payments data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s economic stability depends on tackling population and climate risks: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, November 17, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s long-term economic progress is directly tied to how effectively the country responds to two major national challenges: rapid population growth and escalating climate vulnerability.
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PM Shehbaz orders overhaul of tax collection in key economic sectors
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to implement strong administrative and institutional reforms to curb tax evasion and fix longstanding weaknesses in tax collection across major sectors, including tobacco and tiles.
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Pakistan gold prices plunge as rates drop by Rs9,100 per tola
Karachi, November 15, 2025 — Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp decline on Saturday, with the rate of 24-karat gold falling significantly in response to downward pressure from international markets.
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FBR reports eight-fold rise in FY2025 revenue through enforcement measures
Islamabad, November 14, 2025 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced a remarkable eight-fold increase in revenue collection for the fiscal year 2024–25, attributing the surge to new enforcement initiatives, governance reforms, and enhanced transparency.
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