Government Allocates 46% Budget For Debt Servicing

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to allocate a significant portion of its budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 towards debt servicing. Out of a total budget…

Government Proposes Income Tax Relief for Salaried Class

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

To reduce the financial burden on the salaried class and foster economic stability, the government has proposed significant reductions in income tax rates across all…

10% Salary Hike for Government Employees in FY25- 26 Budget

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Cabinet of Pakistan has given its approval for a 10% increase in the salaries of government employees and a 7% increase in pensions…

Experts Cautions Government Not To Impose More Tax On Freelancers

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistani government is considering increasing the burden on freelancers and digital content creators. Experts caution the government against imposing new taxes on freelancers and…

Pakistan’s J-35 Fighter Jets Deal Spurs Rally in Chinese Defence Stocks

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Shares of major Chinese defence firms surged on Monday following reports confirming Pakistan’s purchase of advanced J-35 stealth fighter jets from China, according to a…

Pakistan’s Health Spending Falls Short at Just 0.9% of GDP in 2024–25

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan has allocated Rs. 924.9 billion for the health sector in its fiscal year 2024–25 budget, amounting to 0.9% of the national GDP, according to…

PM Appoints Key Officials for IT and Cybersecurity Projects

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed key professionals to lead major IT and cybersecurity projects, including roles under startup support and the Cyber Security for…

Pm Shehbaz Extends Tenure Of Cybersecurity Project Director

PM Shehbaz Extends Tenure of Cybersecurity Project Director

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a one-year extension for the current Cybersecurity Project Director under the NTISB-led project. Prime Minister Sharif approved extension…

Bilawal’s Dig at Modi Over ‘Temu’ Triggers Firestorm on Chinese Product Quality

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bilawal Bhutto’s recent analogy likening Indian PM Narendra Modi to a “Temu version of Netanyahu” has ignited discussions about perceptions of Chinese products and platforms,…

New Body Cameras to Curb False Challans in Lahore

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Lahore traffic police have introduced body cameras for their wardens. These devices, now integrated into their uniforms, are expected to revolutionize the way traffic regulations…

Pakistan to Shift Towards Net Billing System for Solar Energy Users

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government is set to shift from the current net metering model to a net billing system as solar power installations under net metering…

Pakistan Railways Offers 20% Eid Discount Nationwide

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Railways has rolled out a nationwide 20% discount on all train fares, valid for the first three days of Eid. According to an official…

Air India Losses Due to Pakistan Airspace Closure Hit Rs8.2 Billion

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As the Pakistan airspace closure drags into its 40th consecutive day, Air India is facing escalating financial pressure, with insiders warning that the situation is…

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