Govt Finalizes HBFCL Privatisation Deal with PMRCL

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government has moved a step closer to finalizing the privatisation of House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL), as the Privatisation Commission Board approved a…

Is October 27 a Public Holiday in Pakistan?

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As October 27 approaches, many citizens are asking whether the day will be observed as a public holiday in Pakistan. The date holds historical importance…

Cabinet Approves Sale of First Women Bank to UAE Investor

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The federal cabinet has approved the sale of First Women Bank to a UAE investor for $14.6 million (Rs4.1 billion), marking the first privatization under…

Govt Moves Forward with First Women Bank Limited Privatisation

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

The federal government has taken another key step in the First Women Bank Limited privatisation process as the Privatisation Commission (PC) Board recommended a reference…

Islamabad Airport Management to Be Handed Over to UAE

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has approved a plan to transfer Islamabad Airport management to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement. The decision…

Islamabad Car Token Tax to Rise Following Cabinet Decision

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Cabinet has approved revisions to token tax rates for vehicles in Islamabad after a gap of six years. The decision is expected to…

Govt Approves Exemption for Import of Unregistered lifesaving Drugs in Pakistan

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved a five-year exemption for importing unregistered lifesaving drugs for hospitals and institutions. This decision aims to ensure uninterrupted access to…

Pakistan’s First Car Safety Law Sets Huge Fines and Jail Terms for Violators

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has approved the country’s first-ever Pakistan car safety law, introducing strict penalties to ensure safety, performance, and environmental standards for all locally…

Pak Govt Approves First-Ever AI Policy to Drive Innovation and Tech Growth

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has approved Pakistan’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. This policy aims to embrace AI while enhancing human intelligence, creating a hybrid ecosystem…

Federal Cabinet Set to Approve Pakistan’s First Ever National AI Policy

By Areeba Ahmed ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a groundbreaking move, the Federal Cabinet is all set to approve Pakistan’s first-ever National Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, prepared by the Ministry of Information…

Federal Cabinet Approves Landmark Pakistan’s First Green Building Code

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD– In a significant step toward environmental sustainability, the Federal Cabinet has approved the Green Building Code of Pakistan. Alongside it, Rainwater Harvesting Provisions have…

Federal Cabinet Approves EOBI Pension Increase

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a significant session held on July 16, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s House, Islamabad. The Federal Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif,…

Cabinet Approves Sugar Import to Stabilize Prices

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has officially approved a sugar import plan, under which 500,000 tons of sugar will be brought in through the government sector to…

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