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Business & Economy

Federal govt likely to announce increase petroleum price on December 31

Official announcement to be done on New Year

Published 30 Dec, 2024 10:05am

Pakistan

Federal govt to introduce Presidential Ordinance for madressah registration

The new ordinance will provide legal safeguards for madressahs

Updated 26 Dec, 2024 10:54am

Business & Economy

Govt to provide salary increase of up to 25%, new allowances for its employees

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established an eight-member special committee

Published 21 Dec, 2024 01:42pm

Pakistan

Electricity prices to fall after govt plan to terminate 6 IPP agreeements

Estimated saving of Rs300 billion is expected

Published 13 Dec, 2024 08:35pm

Pakistan

LHC issues notice to federal govt over slow internet speeds

Court requests responses from relevant authorities

Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:55am

Business & Economy

Government task force, 17 IPPs reach agreement on hybrid ‘take and pay’ model

The Board approved executing an Amendment Agreement

Updated 05 Dec, 2024 04:30pm

Business & Economy

IMF urges Pakistan to slash state intervention in economy

IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:01pm

Pakistan

Government eyeing ex-CJP Faez Isa as the next chief election commissioner

The anticipated Qazi Faez appointment is expected to provoke strong reaction within PTI

Published 12 Nov, 2024 09:24am

Pakistan

Pakistan and Bangladesh preparing to strengthen relations after change of govt

Pakistani High Commissioner in Dhaka has noted a strong goodwill from the current government

Published 11 Nov, 2024 09:41am

Pakistan

Federal govt announces major salary, housing allowance increases for High Court judges

It was signed by acting president Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani

Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:52pm

Business & Economy

Govt under fire for ‘one-sided’ move on IPP agreements, say reports

The German side requested intervention from Pakistani decision-makers

Published 30 Oct, 2024 12:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan shows slight improvement in Rule of Law Index, ranks 129th

Pakistan ranks fifth out of six South Asian countries to uphold the rule of law

Updated 26 Oct, 2024 07:15pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan fails to meet IMF cash surplus target, shortfall reaches Rs182b

The provinces collectively reported a cash surplus of only Rs160 billion

Published 25 Oct, 2024 03:48pm

Business & Economy

Cabinet body approves establishment of independent power market

The ISMO is aimed at The government’s role as a sole buyer of electricity

Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:41pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt prepares to assume control of Karachi’s Green Line bus service

Green Line BRT currently operates 80 buses along a dedicated 20.9-kilometer route

Published 04 Oct, 2024 02:35pm

Pakistan

Federal govt sets diyat value for new fiscal year

The diyat value for fiscal year 2022-23 was Rs4,318,524

Published 04 Oct, 2024 09:08am

Pakistan

PTA indicates end of internet slowdown by end of October

Rahman decisions regarding the closure of X are made by the federal govt

Published 02 Oct, 2024 11:36am

Business & Economy

Federal govt reduces profit rates for national savings schemes

The annual profit for pensioners and martyr family welfare accounts will also be cut

Published 25 Sep, 2024 09:24am

Business & Economy

Government cuts profit rates on national savings schemes

Pakistan’s investment ratio dropped to a 50-year low, standing at just 13.1% of GDP in FY24

Published 14 Sep, 2024 10:48am

Pakistan

Govt announces ad hoc salary relief for staff of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies

The allowance will be in line with civil servants

Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:12pm

Pakistan

Gandapur releases funds to mobilise bar associations against federal govt

The KP government has also announced a grant of Rs24 crore

Published 12 Sep, 2024 12:21pm

Business & Economy

Federal govt borrowing from banks plummets 58% in FY25

Balochistan govt returned Rs23.4 billion and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa repaid Rs30 billion

Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:26am

Pakistan

Federal govt approves special powers for security forces in Balochistan

Cabinet's approval was reportedly secured

Published 06 Sep, 2024 09:33am

Pakistan

Govt prohibits civil servants from using social media

Notification says that positive use of social media is not discouraged

Published 03 Sep, 2024 09:35am

Pakistan

All grades up to BS-22 being rightsized, govt clarifies after Bengali’s resignation

Adds that at least two BS-22 posts will be abolished

Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:44pm

Pakistan

Govt to shut down 16 departments, including utility stores

Over 18,000 employees of the utility stores have started considering protests against this

Published 23 Aug, 2024 01:03pm

Pakistan

Federal minister accuses PTI of advancing India’s agenda in Pakistan

Tarar also highlighted the "Faiz-Niazi-Bushra collusion"

Published 19 Aug, 2024 09:05am

Pakistan

Amna Baloch to be appointed foreign secretary, Mumtaz Zahra ambassador to France

Ambassador Muhammad Saleem has been appointed High Commissioner to Canada

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 03:14pm

Pakistan

Govt introduces new Pink Bus services in Islamabad

This bus service will operate 20 pink buses on specific

Published 07 Aug, 2024 02:56pm

Business & Economy

Govt plans to collect Rs20b from refineries per year

Refineries and oil companies are requesting government to reconsider amendment

Updated 06 Aug, 2024 07:38pm