HeadlinesBermuda transcript shows Chishti banked on early supreme court ruling in Pakistan TRG dispute
Former TRG chief told foreign court he expected control to shift in December as Pakistan’s apex court continues hearings
Dec 17, 2025
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HeadlinesPakistan seeks ADB support for power sector reforms, smart metering rollout
Financing needed to stabilize grid, address debt, and encourage private investment
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesNationwide goods transporters' strike disrupts supply chains, exports, and medicine deliveries
Goods transport strike leaves thousands of containers stranded; pharmaceutical supplies hit hard, creating shortages, particularly in Balochistan
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesParliamentary panels demand transparency on CSR funds, tackle water shortages and maritime legislation
Committees review KPT agreements, Karachi water supply delays, and critical maritime bills; focus on reclaiming encroached land and improving infrastructure resilience
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesWorld Bank highlights coordination gaps between ministries hindering clean tech adoption in Pakistan
Report points out overlapping mandates between environmental and industrial ministries, issues in industrial emissions monitoring in Pakistan, and barriers to cleaner energy solutions in South Asia
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesFinance Ministry revises health allowance criteria for federal employees, limits it to patient care roles
Revised policy follows Supreme Court ruling, restricts eligibility to healthcare providers directly involved in patient care
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesFor the first time in 52 years, KCA unable to release cotton spot rates due to building closure by federal authorities
320 offices of cotton brokers, importers, exporters, and textile groups evacuated; move raises serious concerns among stakeholders; spot rate halt disrupts cotton sector, bank financing, insurance, and Pakistan’s global representation
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan to sell 100% stake in national flag carrier, offers 25% shares with premium option for bidders
Bidders can buy remaining shares at 12% premium after one year, with 92.5% of bid funds reinvested in PIA for revival
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan to launch China-style app for secure government communications by mid-2026
New platform will replace WhatsApp for public sector employees, designed for secure messaging
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesPakistan, Azerbaijan strengthen ties with $2 billion investment plan, focus on energy and mining
Finance Minister Aurangzeb outlines discussions with SOCAR on oil pipeline project, Azerbaijan's $1 billion loan offer to Pakistan
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesFBR compulsorily retires Customs officer over Rs2 million revenue loss from misdeclared consignment
Muhammad Ali Pechohu was under investigation for misreporting 18,000kg of grapes and 5,000kg of plums from Afghanistan
Dec 17, 2025
HeadlinesFBR recovers Rs874 billion through enforcement measures in 2024-25
Tax authority recovers Rs25bn from sugar sector, Rs12.8bn from cement; Rs255bn from legal settlements; tax liability rises by Rs58bn to Rs218bn in 2024-25; sets Rs389 billion enforcement target for 2025-26
Dec 17, 2025