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January 17, 2026

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Another increase in electricity tariffs is coming for consumers under the December FCA

A representational image of an electricity meter. — Reuters/File Utilities are seeking Nepra approval for Re0.4781 per unit. Dec Report Cost Rs 9.1419. actual cost Rs.9.62. Total generation 8,487 GWh at Rs 77.7 billion. Islamabad: Electricity consumers may face another hike in their electricity bills after utilities asked the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to allow an additional Re0.4781 per unit charge, The News was mentioned. Utilities sought recovery in the December 2025 monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), citing higher-than-expected generation costs. If approved, the extra amount will be collected by the February accounts. In a petition filed on behalf

January 12, 2026

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PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as remittances hit record $3.6bn in December

Freelancers can earn even $100.00 per month. PHOTO: PIXABAY Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked overseas Pakistanis after remittances rose to $3.6 billion by December 2025, giving a big boost to the country’s economy. In a statement, the prime minister said remittances rose 16.5 percent compared to the same month last year, calling it a sign of the “strong confidence” of overseas Pakistanis in the government’s economic policies. He said by rejecting what he described as “propaganda” and continuing to support the building and development of Pakistan through remittances, overseas Pakistanis had shown deep devotion to the country. The statements were

December 28, 2025

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A night on the town during Nigeria’s ‘Detty December’

HARE: The first winds of west Africa’s Harmattan dry season are in the air and Lagos, the financial capital of the continent’s most populous country, is buzzing. It’s ‘Detty December’, when the city turns into a place of pilgrimage for Nigerians and those in the diaspora to make their home for the holidays — and to party. The frenetic metropolis, which bustles with about 20 million people on a normal day, swells every year as it absorbs newcomers. AFP journalists spent a night in the city one night last December to document a city known for its over-the-top exuberance. 6

December 3, 2025

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Bidding for PIA to be held on December 23, says PM Shehbaz

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Pakistan, January 29, 2024.— Reuters The prime minister is committed to complete transparency in the privatization process. The privatization process is going smoothly: premiere. The revival of airlines is linked to the improvement of the tourism sector: PM. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced that the bidding process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the first state-owned entity lined up for disinvestment under the policy framework, will be held on December 23. State media reported that the prime minister made the announcement during a meeting with all

December 2, 2025

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PSX to break the 200,000 barrier by December 2026

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market is expected to extend its record rally into next year, with Taurus Securities analysts predicting that the KSE-100 index may cross 200,000 by December 2026, supported by strong corporate earnings, improved investor confidence and continued policy stabilization under the IMF program. The bullish forecast is based on the index’s performance in 2025 as the market absorbs domestic political instability, falling global commodity prices and active reforms in the energy and fiscal sectors. “We expect the KSE-100 to reach 206,000 by the end of December 26, translating into a 24% return from current levels,” Taurus Securities noted

December 1, 2025

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The PSX sets a positive tone for December with a strong gain of 1,384 points

The Pakistan Stock Exchange welcomed both the first trading day of December and the first session of the new week with a confident recovery. Despite starting the morning under pressure, the market recovered quickly as investor sentiment stabilized and trading activity picked up, setting a positive tone for the coming weeks. New markets flow into key sectors from the start. Auto assembly companies, cement producers, commercial banks, fertilizer companies, and oil and gas exploration and marketing companies enjoyed renewed interest, lending depth and direction to the broader market. Adding to the upbeat atmosphere, Pakistan’s November 2025 core inflation registered a

November 29, 2025

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Oil prices are likely to drop by as much as Rs 6.36 per liter from December 1

An undated image of Pakistan’s state oil pump. — APP/File Petrol price is expected to come down by Rs 3.70 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel may come down by Rs 4.28 per litre. The expected cuts follow improving supply conditions in the Gulf. Oil prices in Pakistan are set to come down from December 1, 2025, for the next two weeks, with cuts of up to Rs 6.35 per litre, according to industry and government sources. The News reported on Saturday. The expected relief is attributed to increased global supplies following the revival of several units at Kuwait’s

November 26, 2025

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Pakistan-Bangladesh flights will start in December

A Mahan Air Airbus A340-600 plane is seen at Simon Bolivar International Airport outside Caracas, Venezuela, April 8, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: Bangladesh High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan has announced that Mahan Air is likely to start three weekly flights between Karachi and Dhaka from next month, which will be a major step towards promoting trade and will lead to a major leap in enhancing connectivity. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the High Commissioner said the visa process had been simplified as visas were issued on the joint recommendation of the LCCI and the Honorary

November 25, 2025

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October is the new December

PUBLISHED November 23, 2025 For decades, winter in Pakistan has been characterized by the glitter of weddings in grand ballrooms, outdoor marquees and a blur of mehndis and baraats that fill the chilly December evenings. But the traditional ‘shaadi season’, once synonymous with the cold weather at the end of the year, is changing fast. Event planners, designers and venue owners in major cities say Pakistan’s wedding calendar is shifting earlier, with October and November now competing with December and January as peak months. What started as an occasional adaptation has become a widespread trend, reshaping one of the country’s

November 12, 2025

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PCB ‘rejects’ Bangladesh’s proposal for tri-series T20I in December

Bangladesh’s Parvez Hossain Emon (right) and Jaker Ali (left) shake hands with Pakistan’s Mohammad Haris (second left) and Saim Ayub at the end of the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on July 20, AF2 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rejected Bangladesh’s bid for a tri-series T20I in December, sources said Geo News on Wednesday. The scheduled series was also expected to include the Sri Lankan cricket team. According to the sources, the PCB turned down the request due to concerns about the player’s workload. Several key Pakistani cricketers,

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