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 directs FBR, provinces to launch crackdown on illegal petrol pumps
Islamabad, December 19, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday ordered the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and provincial governments to initiate a massive crackdown on illegal petrol pumps operating across Pakistan. The directive aims to strengthen enforcement against smuggling, tax evasion, and illicit trade, ensuring protection of the country’s economic interests.
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November decline reduces Pakistan’s textile exports growth to 2.73% in 5MFY26
Islamabad, December 19, 2025 – Pakistan’s textile exports growth slowed significantly in November 2025, bringing the overall increase for the first five months (July to November) of the current fiscal year 2025-26 to 2.73%, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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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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Goods transporters call off strike after successful talks with government
Karachi, December 17, 2025 — Pakistan’s goods transporters on Wednesday ended their week-long wheel jam strike after successful negotiations with the government, following acceptance of key demands aimed at easing cargo movement across major ports and highways.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens $812 million; surplus of $100 million in November
Karachi, December 17, 2025: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday that the country’s current account deficit widened to $812 million during the first five months (July–November) of the fiscal year 2025-26, compared to a surplus of $503 million in the same period last year.
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Pakistan and Russia in talks over potential oil sector agreement: Aurangzeb
Islamabad, December 16, 2025 — Pakistan and Russia are engaged in discussions for a potential oil-sector agreement, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed in an interview with RIA News Agency on Tuesday.
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Pakistan slashes diesel price by Rs14 per liter, keeps petrol unchanged
Islamabad, December 15, 2025 — The federal government on Monday announced a significant reduction in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs14 per liter while maintaining the petrol price unchanged for the second half of December 2025, offering relief to transporters and key economic sectors amid easing global oil trends.
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