FIA books ex-FBR chief Zaidi over Rs16bn in ‘unauthorized’ tax refunds
The FIA has booked ex-FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi over Rs16bn in alleged illegal tax refunds issued to major firms including HBL, Engro, SCB, MCB, DGKC and Maple Leaf.
NADRA blocks CNIC, passport of Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan
NADRA has blocked the CNIC and passport of Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, after repeated court absences in a November 26 protest case.
Pakistan Resumes Talks with Afghan Taliban in Istanbul After Turkish Mediation
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul after earlier collapse, with Turkiye mediating. Islamabad demands verifiable action against TTP terrorism as tensions escalate along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
NEPRA stands firm, calls K-Electric tariff slash ‘collective wisdom’
NEPRA defended its Rs7.60 cut in K-Electric’s tariff as a unanimous, independent move to protect consumers, curb inefficiency costs, and end dollar-based profits, with the Power Division fully backing the decision.
FIA Tightens Travel Rules to Curb Illegal Migration to Europe
Pakistan’s FIA now requires jobseekers traveling abroad to present an affidavit verified by a senior officer, aiming to curb rising cases of illegal migration to Europe.
Earth’s Ozone Layer on Track for Full Recovery by 2066, WMO Reports
The Earth’s ozone layer is healing faster than expected and could be fully restored by 2066, thanks to the global ban on ozone-depleting chemicals.
Pakistan Receives First-Ever Shipment of US Crude Oil
Pakistan has imported one million barrels of US crude oil for the first time, marking the largest-ever vessel to dock at a Pakistani port and signaling deepening trade and energy cooperation between Islamabad and Washington.
Gold Prices Rebound Rs3,500 After Sharp Fall in Pakistan
Gold prices bounced back in Pakistan after a record plunge, tracking global gains ahead of an expected U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut.
Pakistan to Receive $250 Million in Climate Funds to Protect Glacier-Fed Farms
Pakistan will receive $250 million in Green Climate Fund support under an ADB-led “Glaciers to Farms” program to protect water, agriculture, and livelihoods in glacier-fed regions.
China’s Five-Year Model Inspires Pakistan’s ‘Uraan’ Plan, Says Envoy
China’s envoy Jiang Zaidong said Beijing’s Five-Year Plans offer a model for Pakistan’s Uraan plan, fostering joint growth, reform, poverty reduction, and deeper bilateral cooperation.
