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 launches major probe into doctors, hospitals through health bills-PK

2.             Why FBR Collects Salary Tax at Source in Pakistan-PK

3.             Importers Should Know Section 148 for Advance Tax in Pakistan-PK

4.             IR, Customs officers: FTO’s key recommendation remains unimplemented-BR

5.             December 31 set as deadline for November 2025 capital gain tax collection-PK

6.             PR posts record Rs 93bn revenue in 2025, says minister-DTS

7.             NBR delegation of Bangladesh calls on FTO to explore cooperation-APP

8.             Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26-ET

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

1.             ECC approves recommendations for upcoming spectrum auction: Aurangzeb-APP

2.             ECC approves key recommendations for upcoming spectrum auction-PK

3.             ECC approves spectrum auction plan-ET

4.             ECC approves auction of 600MHz spectrum to bring 5G internet in country-TN

5.             ECC approves 600MHz spectrum auction, opening door for 5G-TNS

6.             USD-linked pricing fixed: ECC clears long-delayed 5G spectrum auction-BR

7.             Govt sets two-month timeline for spectrum auction-DD

8.             Govt plans 600 MHz spectrum auction in Feb, opening doors for 5G-DTS

9.             Dar reviews strategy on GSP Plus status continuation-BR

10.          Pakistan reviews strategy for continuation of GSP status-TNS

11.          Kohinoor Mills starts commercial production at apparel division-BR

12.          BR RESEARCH: Economic recovery, but only for a few-BR

13.          Delegation of PCDMA meets CG Korea, DG KOTRA-BR

14.          Rs 33.6 billion agri-chain financing announced-DTS

15.          Punjab starts 24/7 digital monitoring of sugar mills-BR

16.          PASSCO dues recovery plan finalised-ET

17.          Arif Habib Consortium clinches 75% stake in PIACL with Rs135 billion bid-APP

18.          Strong institutions, reliable business environment key to unlocking Pakistan’s economic potential-TN

19.          Railways boosts revenue in 2025 reforms-TNS

20.          Structural financing gaps keep Rs800bn solar market out of reach-TNS

21.          Retail investors to have more sway over Wall Street after record year-TNS

22.          Unity Foods appoints Amir Shehzad as new CEO-TNS

23.          IFC, Standard Chartered Pakistan, Engro Fertilizers announce Rs33.6bn financing-TNS

24.          Alibaba honours Impex Pakistan with global new power award-TNS

25.          TDAP signs MoU with women’s university to boost trade skills, research-TNS

26.          DPM Dar directs implementation of govt policies for GSP Plus continuation-TN

27.          Governor Karbala hosts President Zardari; discussions focus on areas of mutual interest-TN

28.          Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid with Rs135bn offer for majority stake-TN

29.          Punjab moves to grant legal recognition to visually impaired citizens as special persons-TN

30.          Govt mulls PPP model for wheat procurement under Interim Wheat Policy 2025-26-TN

31.          19 non-duty-paid vehicles, smuggled goods worth Rs197 million seized-TN

32.          Unity Foods announces leadership transition with continued support from Wilmar International-TN

33.          BOI minister holds meeting with honorary CG of Lithuania-TN-

34.          DIB Pakistan commences ambitious branch expansion project-TN

35.          Canals closure to start from Dec 26 for annual maintenance: Irsa-TN

36.          PCDMA, KOTRA discuss expanding Pakistan-Korea trade-TNS

37.          Trade deficit with nine states swells to $6.22bn-DD

38.          Pakistan mandates PSQCA-approved pre-shipment inspection for imports-PK

39.          Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports-ET

40.          BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy-ET

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

1.             Gadani Customs seizes hashish worth Rs273m-BR

2.             Port Qasim issues daily shipping activity report for December 23, 2025-PK

3.             Customs seizes 109.5kg Hashish of worth Rs 273 mln-APP

460+ Company Laws

ECP hears DGK by-polls ‘rigging’ case-TNS

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

1.             Foreign exchange rates-APP

2.             Foreign loan inflows surge by 46pc in July-Nov-DD

3.             Foreign assistance to Pakistan exceeds $3bn mark in 5MFY26-BR

4.             Foreign loan inflows rise sharply in first five months-DTS

5.             SBP releases daily interbank foreign currency rates – December 23, 2025-PK

6.             SBP Updates Daily KIBOR Rates for December 23, 2025-PK

7.             Islamic banking must go beyond name only: SBP deputy governor-TNS

8.             ADB plans $2bn projects for Sindh-TNS

9.             ‘Islamic banking should go beyond name’-DD

10.          BoI minister discusses investment opportunities with Honorary Consul General of Lithuania-APP

11.          International Finance Corporation announces first local currency investment in Pakistan-DD

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

1.             PSX to remain closed on December 25, 2025 for public holiday-PK

2.             PSX extends losses in PIA-driven cautious trade-DD

3.             PSX loses 130 points to close at 171,073 points-DTS

4.             PSX declines 130 points to close at 171,073 points-APP

5.             PSX declines 130 points to close at 171,073 points-TN

6.             PSX sheds 130 points to close at 171,073-TN

7.             Stocks close nearly flat as roll-over pressure continues-TNS

8.             Stocks up as markets wind down to bumper year; gold and silver smash records-BR

9.             KSE-100 Index slips 130 points amid volatile, range-bound trading-PK

10.          KSE-100 Index closes marginally lower as all eyes on PIA sale-BR

11.          Investors tread cautiously in rollover week-ET

12.          Rupee ends flat in interbank-TNS

13.          Kerb currency market-APP

14.          Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar-APP

15.          Rupee marginally up against dollar-DTS

16.          Latest currency exchange rates in Pakistan: December 23, 2025-PK

17.          Safe-haven gold ventures beyond $4,500/oz for the first time-BR

18.          Today’s gold and silver prices in Pakistan: December 23, 2025-PK

19.          Pakistan gold prices hit new all-time high, near Rs471,000 per tola-PK

20.          Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally-ET

21.          Gold price surges to Rs 470,862 a tola-DTS

22.          Gold sets 50th daily record this year on rate-cut bets and risk-TNS

23.          Gold hits fresh record on strong global rally-TNS

24.          Gold price jumps by Rs8,500 per tola-TN

25.          Gold price rises by Rs8,500 to reach Rs470,862 per tola-APP

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

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

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

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

30.          The much-awaited move-TNS

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

1.             PPL strikes new gas reserve in Kashmore-BR

2.             PPL discovers gas reserves in Sindh-BR

3.             Oil edges up on strong US economic growth, supply risks-BR

4.             Pakistan Petroleum announces unconventional gas discovery in Sindh-PK

5.             Solar panels seized by Customs: PM seeks distribution plan-BR

6.             Payables of IPPs stand at Rs1.2 trillion: Officials-TN

7.             IPP dues hit Rs1.2tr, including Rs500bn to Chinese firms-TNS

8.             CPPA-G & other entities: Nepra under fire for allowing ‘undue’ power costs-BR

9.             China moves World Trade Organisation over India’s solar, IT trade steps-DD

10.          KP mulls over new industrial zones to ensure surplus power consumption-DTS

Weather Updates 

1.             The Weather-BR

2.             Quetta gripped by severe cold as temperature may drop to -5°C-PK

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

1.             Japanese envoy inaugurates project of eyecare facility in Abbottabad-BR

2.             Punjab enforces winter break: schools barred from operating, colleges closed with limited exceptions-TN

3.             Pensioners, widows, senior citizens: Public Accounts Committee seeks protection of savings-BR

4.             Sindh government announces public holiday on December 27-PK

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Other Pakistan

1.             PIA finally goes private for Rs135bn: Arif Habib Group-led consortium makes highest bid for 75% stake-BR

2.             PIA privatization completed as government sells 75% stake-PK

3.             Without number plates or proper registration: Heavy vehicles should be taken into custody: minister-BR

4.             Arif Habib consortium emerges victorious in PIA auction with Rs135bn bid-DD

5.             NA panel clears bill to impose harsher penalties for violent street crimes-TNS

6.             Screening of drama ‘Jinnah Se Quaid’ at SZABIST for historical awareness of youth-TN

7.             NAB distributes Rs186m among cheating victims-TNS

8.             Ready for dialogue with PTI but no blackmail: PM-TN

9.             Harassment case: LHC upholds ombudsman’s decision of director’s removal from job-TNS

10.          KWSC put on notice on plea against outsourcing of its various departments-TNS

11.          Impound heavy vehicles lacking proper registration at once: Lanjar-TNS

12.          Suspension of Property Ordinance: LHC’s decision triggers heated debate in PA-TNS

13.          Minister reviews demarcation of LG constituencies-TNS

14.          LWMC completes sanitation work at 530 churches-TNS

15.          IEEE conference on multi topics at Riphah University kicks off-TNS

16.          Commissioner reviews Ruda projects-TNS

17.          PMLN’s Asghar confirms his granddaughter marrying CM’s son-TNS

18.          CDA sells plots worth Rs1.28bn on second day of auction-TNS

19.          BD team, FTO discuss future collaboration-TNS

20.          PM offers dialogue to PTI, other opposition parties-TNS

21.          CDF Munir one of most effective strategic leaders in global order: Financial Times-TNS

22.          Zardari meets Karbala governor, pays respects at holy shrines in Najaf, Kufa-TNS

23.          Five cops martyred in Karak terrorist attack-TNS

24.          Hostile elements employing proxies to exploit internal fault lines: CDF-TNS

25.          Promotion issue: PHC summons KPRA DG for non-compliance of court orders-TNS

26.          Flagship health initiative brings relief to patients-TNS

27.          Experts urge tougher safety laws as burn cases surge-TNS

28.          PM offers dialogue to PTI, other opposition parties-TNS

29.          Property law enacted to help millions of people: Maryam-TNS

Other International

US to impose tariffs on chips from China-TNS

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