Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – Pakistan reported a 8.70% decline in exports, leading to a 34.57% increase in the trade deficit during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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PM Shehbaz orders key measures to cut foreign exchange outflow on petroleum imports
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday issued important directives aimed at saving foreign exchange spent on petroleum imports, stressing the need to accelerate domestic oil and gas exploration and modernize the energy supply chain.
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KSE-100 Index opens 2026 with record high, hits 176,355 points
Karachi, January 1, 2026 – The KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the New Year 2026 on a strong note, reaching a fresh all-time high of 176,355 points on Thursday. The benchmark index surged by 2,301 points from the previous close of 174,054 points, reflecting strong investor confidence at the start of the new calendar year.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia exchange views on regional situation
Islamabad, December 31, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which the two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and current developments.
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PM Shehbaz launches economic governance reforms, declares stability achieved
Islamabad, December 31, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday formally launched the government’s Economic Governance Reforms, announcing that Pakistan has moved beyond the phase of economic firefighting after two years of politically difficult but structurally essential decisions that restored macroeconomic stability and international credibility.
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PM Shehbaz dismisses FBR’s BS-20 IRS officer over corruption charges
Islamabad, December 30, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the dismissal of a BS-20 officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) on proven corruption charges. The officer, Riaz Ali Shah, was serving as Chief (Accounting) in the Organizational Audit Wing of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Islamabad, while posted in Karachi.
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LTO Karachi assigns ARY Media Group income tax cases to AEOI Zone
Karachi, December 29, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has reassigned the income tax cases of ARY Media Group to its Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Zone, according to official documents obtained by PkRevenue. The move is part of the tax authority’s efforts to enhance scrutiny and improve compliance through specialized monitoring.
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Gold and silver prices hit fresh all-time highs in Pakistan amid strong rally
Karachi, December 27, 2025 – Gold and silver prices in Pakistan surged to new all-time highs on Saturday, extending their record-breaking rally in the local bullion markets. The sharp increase reflects strong domestic demand, rising international prices, and growing investor interest in precious metals as safe-haven assets.
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Visits Pakistan, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Islamabad, December 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif warmly received the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his first official visit to Pakistan on Friday. The historic visit aimed to further strengthen the longstanding fraternal ties between the two nations and explore avenues for enhanced collaboration across multiple sectors.
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KSE-100 Index hits historic high of 172,400 points on strong buying
Karachi, December 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish trend on Friday as its benchmark KSE-100 index surged to a new all-time high of 172,400 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence and broad-based buying across key sectors.
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