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Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: Govt plans tax relief, hike in salaries

Relief packages for small farmers are being prepared, which may include loan schemes: Sources

Published 01 Jun, 2025 05:18pm

Business & Economy

Budget 2025-26: Govt plans to tax YouTubers, Freelancers

Initiative aims to generate an estimated Rs500-600 billion in additional revenue for fiscal year

Published 30 May, 2025 06:35pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: Finance minister Aurangzeb makes key statement on salaries, pension

Finance minister emphasises need to change 'DNA' of country's economy

Published 26 May, 2025 06:40pm

Pakistan

Federal govt announces new date to present budget 2025-26 in NA

Talks between Pakistan, IMF regarding federal budget continue

Published 23 May, 2025 07:50pm

Pakistan

KP writes to WAPDA over billions in unpaid federal dues

NHP, intergovernmental transfers remain point of contention between federation, province for years

Published 20 May, 2025 04:51pm

Pakistan

Budget 2025-26: None-filers to face ban on property, vehicle purchase

Govt assures IMF of action against non-filers

Published 19 May, 2025 06:17pm

Pakistan

Factcheck: Did Pakistan govt announce public holiday for May 16?

Information ministry releases a statement

Updated 15 May, 2025 09:09pm

Pakistan

Nation to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ on May 16 to honour armed forces’ victory

Gun salute will be held in federal, provincial capitals with special prayers in mosques

Published 15 May, 2025 05:46pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari set for crucial meeting in Islamabad

Federal govt may take action related to proposed canal projects on the Indus River

Published 24 Apr, 2025 03:09pm

Pakistan

Federal govt issues notice for privatization of PIA

PIA operates 268 flights weekly

Published 24 Apr, 2025 12:22pm

Business & Economy

Govt to shut down 1,000 more utility stores this month under downsizing

Financially stable outlets to be considered for privatisation

Published 23 Apr, 2025 10:50pm

Pakistan

No double benefits: Rehired pensioners to get either pension or salary

Order aims to streamline post-retirement allowances, reduce financial burden

Published 23 Apr, 2025 06:13pm

Pakistan

Govt proposes Rs2 trillion for development programme in budget 2025-26

Around 230 projects to be completed by the end of current fiscal year

Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:50pm

Pakistan

Federal govt abolishes thousands of posts under rightsizing drive

Significant move aims to relieve government departments of redundant administrative burdens

Published 23 Apr, 2025 04:10pm

Pakistan

Has federal govt declared May 1 an official holiday?

Govt offices and schools will close to honor contributions of workers

Published 23 Apr, 2025 03:26pm

World

Over 3 dozen visas revoked for California University students, alumni amid crackdown

Stanford University extends legal support to affected individuals following revocation of their visas

Published 08 Apr, 2025 10:17am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz announces relief as global oil prices drop

Task force has been established for maritime sector reforms

Published 07 Apr, 2025 06:14pm

Pakistan

Government decides to abolish TV license fee from electricity bills

On Prime Minister’s directive, a plan has been formulated to remove other unnecessary surcharges

Published 04 Apr, 2025 04:37pm

Pakistan

Govt set to launch National Minerals Harmonisation Framework 2025 on April 8

Framework prioritizes safety, environmental sustainability, and efficient resource extraction

Published 28 Mar, 2025 09:04am

Pakistan

Federal government approves cabinet expansion

8 to 10 new ministers under consideration for inclusion

Published 25 Feb, 2025 08:51pm

Business & Economy

Government plans to cut electricity tariff by Rs8 to Rs10 per unit: sources

IMF review mission is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan next month

Published 21 Feb, 2025 02:11pm

Pakistan

FPSC announces CSS exam 2025 schedule after court ruling

At least 80 examination centers have been established across Pakistan

Published 14 Feb, 2025 01:05pm

Business & Economy

Government changes rule related to civil servants who pass away during service

It was previously available under the Prime Minister’s Assistants Package

Published 10 Feb, 2025 12:35am

Pakistan

Increase in salary approved for parliamentarians: sources

Salary increase will be effective from January 1, 2025

Published 31 Jan, 2025 04:00pm

Business & Economy

Government reduces profit rates on National Savings schemes

Shaheed Families Welfare Accounts profits are reduced from 13.92% to 13.68% annually

Published 31 Jan, 2025 11:58am

Pakistan

‘Open and shut case’: Tarar slams PTI for playing ‘religion card’

Defence counsel failed to prove innocence of accused in £190m case, says information minister

Published 17 Jan, 2025 04:33pm

Business & Economy

Federal govt likely to extend regulatory duties on flat steel products

Industry urged imposition of 10% RD on Galvalume steel coils and sheets

Published 15 Jan, 2025 10:33am

Pakistan

Sindh requests federal govt to issue intl red warrants for Lyari gang war’s Wasiullah Lakho

Lakho faced numerous serious charges, including terrorism, extortion, and murder: Report

Published 11 Jan, 2025 11:38am

Pakistan

Tensions rise as govt, PTI negotiations falter after Aleema Khan’s alleged chats leak

Situation escalated due to purported WhatsApp exchange that surfaced

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:59am

Business & Economy

Government to establish 100MW solar power project in Gilgit Baltistan

Existing distribution system in GB will be utilized to transport the generated electricity

Published 04 Jan, 2025 11:46am