Federal government
Government Unveils $5 Million Eco-Tourism Project for Karachi Island
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The federal government has announced plans to develop Ziarat Hasan Shah Island near Karachi into a modern destination focused on eco-tourism, sports tourism, and leisure…
Former NCCIA Director General Suspended with Immediate Effect
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The federal government has suspended the former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Waqaruddin Syed, with immediate effect. The Establishment Division…
Islamabad Holiday Alert: Banks & Hospitals Open, Federal Offices Closed
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The Government of Pakistan has officially declared a closed holiday within the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) today, Friday, December 26, 2025. The Cabinet Division issued…
Deadline Set to Restore Traffic on M-5 Motorway After Flood Damage
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The federal government has set November 30 as the deadline to reopen one-way traffic on the M-5 Motorway following flood damage, after Federal Minister for…
Government Collects Rs. 371 Billion in Petrol Taxes in Q1
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The federal government of Pakistan collected Rs. 371 billion in petroleum levies during the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, marking a 42% increase compared to…
27th Constitutional Amendment Targets Dual Citizenship in Bureaucracy
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The federal government is moving forward with the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a proposal that seeks to restrict dual citizenship among civil servants. The development has…
Govt Moves to Offer Long-Term Concession for Management of Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi Airports
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The federal government has advanced to the next phase of its airport privatisation plan, moving toward offering the management of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi international…
Govt Enforces 10% Women’s Job Quota Across Federal Departments
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The federal government has directed all ministries and departments to strictly implement the 10% women’s job quota in public sector employment, reinforcing its commitment to…
Federal Government Rental Ceiling Raised by 85pc for Employees
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The Ministry of Housing and Works has announced an 85 percent increase in the federal government rental ceiling, a move that took effect from November…
Govt Abolishes 54,000 Jobs to Save Rs. 56 Billion Under Right-Sizing Plan
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In a major restructuring drive, the federal government has abolished 54,000 posts across ministries and departments, aiming to save Rs. 56 billion annually under its…
Govt Plans to Exit Power Purchase Business and Eliminate Circular Debt
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The federal government has unveiled a major reform plan to exit the power purchase business and completely eliminate circular debt within six years, marking a…
Govt Appoints Faisal Iqbal Ratyal as New NITB CEO
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The federal government has appointed Faisal Iqbal Ratyal as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Board (NITB). The appointment was…
Govt Pushes SME Formalisation Initiative to Boost Small Businesses
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The Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has reviewed progress on the SME formalisation initiative during its latest meeting held on…
