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📌 Latest Current Affairs (15–22 August 2025) – For CSS, PPSC, NEET, ICS, MPT

Based on Dawn Newspaper headlines & summaries, August 15–22, 2025. Useful for CSS, PPSC, NEET, ICS, MPT preparation.

🇵🇰 Pakistani Politics & Governance

  • 11th NFC Award constituted by President Zardari for new tax distribution formula.
  • Proposed NFC changes under discussion by Health Minister.
  • Provinces to receive Rs8.2 trillion under new NFC Award record allocation.
  • Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment tabled in Upper House amid criticism.
  • Imran Khan granted bail in post-arrest May 9 cases.
  • SC accepts bail pleas for Imran Khan in eight May 9 cases.
  • Judiciary rift deepens over 26th Amendment, senior judges’ letter surfaces.
  • Balochistan High Court orders restoration of mobile internet services.
  • AGP uncovers Rs375 trillion irregularities in federal finances.
  • FBR introduces simplified e-tax form for individuals.
  • Karachi warehouse blaze kills six, FIR registered against owners.
  • Heavy rains kill over 20 in Karachi & GB.
  • Floods displace thousands after South Punjab rivers overflow.
  • Glacial burst in Ghizer (GB): 200 rescued by Rescue 1122.
  • PM Shehbaz warns against illegal constructions causing man-made disasters.
  • PM laments failure to learn lessons from 2022 floods.
  • Government drafts new industrial policy to boost economy.
  • 21 polio cases confirmed in Pakistan in 2025.
  • Karachi’s civic issues persist due to poor governance.
  • 63 PTI workers granted bail after August 15 protest arrests.

💰 Pakistani Economy

  • ADB approves $410m funding for Barrick’s Reko Diq project.
  • AGP report highlights Rs790bn tax gap in FBR collections.
  • SBP reserves rise by $13m, showing minor uptick.
  • Markup on uplift loans cut to ease development costs.
  • Karachi traders lose Rs14-15bn due to heavy rains.
  • Farmers warn of wheat crisis amid low crop prices.
  • Govt raises Rs1.3 trillion through treasury bills auctions.
  • Micro-enterprises dominate Pakistan’s economy, says census.
  • Exports to 9 regional states rise, boosting trade.
  • Textile exports struggle under high production costs.
  • SECP crackdown on illegal trading apps and brokers.
  • Pakistan launches new payment system, joining global elite.
  • Govt accelerates cashless economy initiative for transparency.
  • Zarai Taraqiati Bank privatisation pact signed with advisers.

🌍 Foreign Relations & International Affairs

  • FM Ishaq Dar: Pakistan did not request mediation for India talks.
  • Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM, President & COAS, vows deeper ties.
  • CPEC termed central pillar of Pakistan’s socio-economic development.
  • Pakistan-China-Afghanistan dialogue urges Kabul to curb terror outfits.
  • UN declares famine in Gaza City, UK calls it a “moral outrage.”
  • Israel agrees to rejoin Gaza ceasefire talks on its own terms.
  • US places 55m visa holders under scrutiny for violations.
  • Trump-Putin Alaska Summit planned for Ukraine ceasefire.
  • Global push for Ukraine peace gains new momentum.
  • Geneva talks on global plastics treaty end in deadlock.
  • German rights groups sue ministers over deportation of Afghans.
  • Russia recognises Afghan Taliban, sparking global debate.

📰 Social & Miscellaneous

  • Pakistan men’s ice hockey team wins Division III at Amerigol Latam Cup.
  • Pakistani women’s team wins bronze in Division II at same event.
  • Fatima Majeed appointed first woman fisheries head from fisherfolk community.
  • New car model travels Karachi–Islamabad on a single tank of petrol.

✅ Prepared for Competitive Exams: CSS | PPSC | NEET | ICS | MPT 📖 Source: Dawn Newspaper (15–22 August 2025)

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