Pakistan Trending News Today – FATF, Careem Exit, Water Crisis & More (June 2025)

📢 Pakistan Trending News

Last Updated: June 21, 2025

🇵🇰 Pakistan in FATF Spotlight Again

June 21, 2025

The FATF has flagged Pakistan again for illegal missile-related shipments intercepted in 2020. These were reportedly traced back to Pakistan’s National Development Complex. This adds to FATF’s growing concerns about dual-use technologies and financing of terror networks.

Read related: Pakistan Blacklisted: What FATF Found

🔆 Solar Energy Surge: Pakistan in Global Top 25%

June 17, 2025

Pakistan has officially joined the club of countries producing over 25% of electricity through solar power. The country’s solar imports from China played a huge role in achieving this.

Read more: Pakistan Hits Solar Energy Record in 2025

💧 Indus Treaty Tensions: Pakistan Faces Water Crisis

June 19, 2025

Water levels at major Pakistani dams are reaching dangerously low points. India’s increasing control over shared rivers has triggered new geopolitical and agricultural concerns.

Explore more: Indus Treaty & Water Shortage: What It Means for Pakistan

🚗 Careem to Exit Pakistan

June 18, 2025

Careem will suspend operations in Pakistan on July 18 due to tough market competition and reduced investments. The ride-hailing sector continues to face major shakeups.

Also read: Uber & Careem: End of an Era in Pakistan

⚠️ Pakistan–Iran Border Concerns Grow

June 19, 2025

Unrest in Iran could escalate militant activity on the Pakistan–Iran border. Security forces are on alert amid warnings of separatist movements gaining momentum.

Related: Pakistan–Iran Border Security Alert

🤝 Pakistan–US Trade Deal in Progress

June 17, 2025

Pakistan and the United States are preparing for a bilateral tariff deal. Both countries will form technical teams to finalize the roadmap for implementation.

Read: Pakistan & US: New Trade Horizons

📈 FY25 Economic Growth Misses Target

June 9, 2025

Pakistan's GDP growth for FY25 stands at 2.7%, lower than the projected 3.6%. The central bank cut interest rates to 11%, and the IMF expects slight improvement in FY26.

Explore: Pakistan’s Economic Outlook FY25–26

Pakistan Trending News – June 21, 2025

FATF Grey List

Pakistan remains on the FATF grey list due to pending compliance issues.

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Careem Leaving Pakistan

Careem is exiting Pakistan by July 2025, citing high operational costs.

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Water Crisis

Severe water shortages hit Karachi and Balochistan amid mismanagement.

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Heatwave Update

Heatwave continues across Sindh and Punjab, with temperatures above 46°C.

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Fuel Price Hike

Another fuel price hike is expected due to global oil surge.

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