590+ Taxes & Levies (including FED, GIDC, Budgets, IMF, ORS/BS 19+ FST cum Customs Duty but excluding those which are exclusively about Customs Duty)

1.             FBR sees 92% growth in tax collection from car manufacturing in November 2025-PK

2.             FBR explains liquidators’ role and responsibilities for tax year 2026-PK

3.             FBR reports 30% drop in Karachi electricity tax collection during 5MFY26-PK

4.             Tax-to-GDP ratio to stall over five years, IMF expects-DD

5.             What are tax payment deadlines for tax year 2026? FBR explains-PK

6.             Tax defaulters to face property sale and arrest for FBR recovery-PK

7.             How will FBR recover money held for tax defaulters in tax year 2026?-PK

8.             Time-barred tax pleas dismissed: LTBA-PILC urges Aurangzeb to probe FBR ‘inefficiency’-BR

Economy & Inflation matters (including Import, Export & CPEC)

1.             Balochistan on the Road to Progress through CPEC-APP

2.             KP agri dept, FACE join hands for agri research-BR

3.             LHC seeks comments regarding restoration of Namal Lake Mianwali-BR

4.             Jam opens first podcast studio of MoC-BR

5.             Campaign against roadside encroachments continues in Karachi-BR

6.             Karachi: industrialists greet infrastructure uplift package-BR

7.             ‘Zarkheze’ launched to revolutionise agri financing-BR

8.             New platform launched to digitise agri finance-DD

9.             Govt launches digital platform to revolutionise agriculture-DTS

10.          Malik suggests Pak-China-BD as new regional bloc in SA-DTS

11.          NDRMF to introduce first-ever disaster risk insurance framework-DTS

12.          Agri dept issues spring sunflower cultivation advisory-DTS

13.          China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces-ET

14.          PM congratulates Pak Navy, experts on PNS KHAIBAR’s commissioning-APP

15.          Khurram briefs International Fintech Investors on reform, digital growth-APP

16.          China launches satellite for communication-TN

17.          Pakistan to make $3.82b external payments in third quarter of FY2025-26-TN

18.          Over 9,860 tractors assembled in five months-TN

19.          PIBF welcomes decision to upload bureaucrats’ assets online-TN

20.          Hand-knitted carpet industry facing several challenges-TN

21.          PIAF calls for urgent structural reforms amid slow growth, rising debt-TN

22.          Govt intensifies efforts to curb fake, substandard seeds sale-TN

23.          SMEs development part of govt priorities-TN

24.          Punjab agri dept issues orchards care advisory-TN

25.          PHDEC’s inaugural podcast series inaugurated-TN

26.          Counterfeit, adulterated pesticides damaging crops, causing major losses to farmers: CCP-TN

27.          PC Hospitality and Global Palace mark a new era of hospitality with PC Legacy Hyderabad-TN

28.          From Originality to Deepfake-TN

29.          Digital platform ‘Zarkheze’ launched to revolutionise agricultural financing-TN

30.          Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution-ET

31.          HCSTSI seeks immediate disbursement of approved funds-BR

32.          Pakistan Coating Association, LCCI sign MoU-BR

33.          LCCI sees strong export potential in local raw material–based coating industry-TN

34.          China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces-ET

35.          Traders discuss issues with CCIR-BR

36.          Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses-ET

37.          Seafood worth $173.75 million exported in five months-TN

38.          Exports growth vital for Pakistan’s economic development: Prime Minister-APP

39.          Policy neglect hits coating exports-ET

40.          Horticulture podcast to address export gaps-ET

41.          Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities-ET

42.          PM Shehbaz rolls out new directives to accelerate export growth-PK

43.          Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges-ET

44.          Building material prices hit record high-ET

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

1.             Customs seizes smuggled fuel-BR

2.             Today’s Shipping Operations at Port Qasim – December 21, 2025-PK

3.             Pakistan installs advanced scanners at China and Iran borders to boost trade-PK

4.             Karachi Customs confiscates over 64,000 liters of smuggled Iranian fuel in major operation-PK

5.             Customs recovers 64,578 liters smuggled Iranian oil, vehicle of worth Rs 36.5m-APP

6.             Customs recovers 64,578 litres of smuggled Iranian oil-TN

7.             Federal govt ensures timely, sustained NFC funds transfer, add’l support to KP-TN

8.             Khurram Schehzad holds meeting with delegation of leading int’l fintech investors from ME-TN

460+ Company Laws

Pesticides products: CCP suggests re-evaluation of two-year shelf-life limitation-BR

300+ Banking, Finance & Investments (including Monetary Policy, Foreign Exchange, FATF, AML/CFT & NBFC)

1.             SBP revises foreign exchange manual for remitting payments-PK

2.             RDA inflows rise to $11.49b in Nov-TN

3.             World Bank approves $700 million for supporting Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability-TN

4.             ABHI introduces first world-class asset product with crypto giant Zignaly-TN

5.             Pakistan set to launch first-ever Panda bond in China next month-DTS

6.             BR RESEARCH: Pakistan’s FDI: weaker numbers, fragile confidence-BR

Market (Stock, Currency, Gold, Textile, Cotton & PMEX)

1.             Interbank weekly review: Rupee likely to stay stable against US dollar-PK

2.             Open Market Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – December 21, 2025-PK

3.             Gold price up by Rs1,300 per tola-TN

4.             Gold hits all-time high, propelled by US rate-cut hopes, safe-haven appeal-BR

5.             Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver joins rally to hit all-time peak-DD

6.             Pakistan Gold today price & History with search of any date

7.             Pakistan Silver today price & History with search of any date

8.             World Gold & SIlver Prices Live and Gold Price World Price History

9.             World Silver & Gold Price Live and Silver History (USD)

10.          Fauji fertiliser withdraws, three groups vie for PIA stake-DTS

11.          144 textile mills closed in country, says Aptma chairman-TN

12.          Weekly Cotton Review: Market stable amid subdued business activity-BR

POL, Gas, other Minerals & Electricity (including Solar & Water)

1.             Oil prices gain on US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend-BR

2.             Oil prices gain on US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend-BR

3.             ‘Hub oil refinery project to play vital role in industrial development’-DTS

4.             Govt approves new net metering policy for solar power consumers-DTS

5.             IESCO chief executive visits regional training centre-BR

6.             Tariff Differential Subsidy payments: Power Division, KE at loggerheads-BR

7.             Pakistan revises net metering policy for solar consumers-DTS

8.             What does Europe's EV retreat mean form Pakistan?-ET

9.             HESCO to declare 68 feeders load shedding free by June 2026: CEO-TN

10.          HESCO to declare 68 feeders load shedding free by June 2026, CEO-APP

Weather Updates 

1.             The Weather-BR

2.             Winter rain, snowfall bring down temperature across country-BR

3.             Motorways closed as thick fog paralyses Punjab’s road travel-BR

4.             Foggy weather disrupts daily life in Karachi-BR

5.             Six int’l flights diverted due to dense fog in Karachi-BR

6.             Islamabad Weather Forecast: Rain Likely on December 22, 2025-PK

7.             Snowfall brings Malam Jabba, Kalam alive as tourists flock to upper Swat-TN

8.             Snowfall lovers throng Galiyat as winter tourism shines in Northern KP-TN

9.             San Francisco hit by electricity outage, leaving 130,000 people without power-TN

10.          Rain, snowfall intensify cold spell across parts of Pakistan-TN

320+ Human Resources (including Training, Health, Precautions & Safety - other than above areas)

1.             Over 44.3m children vaccinated in last polio drive of 2025-BR

2.             Employee engagement hinges on meaning, skills, not presence: Connex 2025-APP

3.             Skill development: KE marks completion of 2-year Lineworkers Apprenticeship Programme-TN

Interesting, Motivational & Exemplary

1.             Welcome the New Year 2026 Complete 06 Basheer Juma

2.             Welcome the New Year 2026 Complete 07 Basheer Juma

Islam Here & Hereafter

First Rajab today-BR

Other Pakistan

1.             Shaheed Benazirabad: Aseefa inaugurates free cardiac hospital-BR

2.             Commissioning of Khaibar in Istanbul: President, PM extend felicitations-BR

3.             KP govt approves Street Vendors Protection Bill-BR

4.             Govt to tighten laws against Motorway fence vandalism-BR

5.             Pakistan-Iraq relations: Current levels of trade do not reflect true potential: President-BR

6.             Govt accused of steering country towards chaos-BR

7.             PTA Warns License Holders Over Regulatory Violations-PK

8.             Three in race as PIA bid opens tomorrow-DD

9.             Pakistan, UK seal £35m Green Compact to boost climate resilience-DTS

10.          PM expresses grief over death of MPA Irfan Shafi-APP

11.          PM appreciates security forces for killing 9 terroristsA-PP

12.          PM congratulates cricket team on winning Under-19 Asia Cup-APP

13.          Kashmiris to celebrate Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday with great enthusiasm, devotion-APP

14.          AJK PM reaffirms resolving problems of Mangla Dam affectees’ sub-families on a priority basis-APP

15.          Only state can declare jihad in Islamic country: COAS Syed Asim Munir-APP

16.          An integrated plan to empower AJK people through structured capacity-building initiatives is to be devised soon: AJK PM-APP

17.          PM for full use of modern technology to improve immigration system-APP

18.          NA Speaker lauds security forces for eliminating nine terrorists-APP

19.          AJK PM Rathore describes free, responsible media as the cornerstone of a democratic society-APP

20.          Housing minister visits Data Darbar and Bhati Chowk expansion project-APP

21.          President Zardari, Iraqi Caretaker PM focus on trade, defence, pilgrim facilitation-APP

22.          President lauds security forces for successful operations against terrorists-APP

23.          President Zardari reaffirms Pakistan’s firm support for Iraq’s sovereignty, stability-APP

24.          Ishaq Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional situation-TN

25.          Kushnarenko nominated for election as member of Presidium of Belarusian People’s Congress-APP

26.          Pakistan Navy commissions PNS Khaibar in Turkiye-TN

27.          US, Venezuela jam GPS signals in Caribbean amid rising tensions: Report-TN

28.          Field Marshal warns Afghan-based militants, urges Kabul to act-TN

29.          Pakistan seeks clarification from India over abrupt variations in Chenab River flow-TN

30.          Pakistan, Iraq vow to fight extremism, terrorism-TN

31.          Political dialogue essential for stability, development: Rana Sanaullah-TN

32.          Nation united on Pakistan’s defence, says Tahir Ashrafi-TN

The below news items are extracted after sending yesterday email:

(A) Six Newspapers Websites [Business Recorder (BR), Daily Dawn (DD), Express Tribune (ET), The News (TNS), The Nation (TN) & Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)] and

(B) Three other Business Websites [Pakistan Revenue (PK), Profit Pakistan Today (PPT) & Daily Times (DTS)]

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