Federal government
Govt Reserves 10% of Local LPG for Remote Areas
The federal government has proposed reserving 10% of Pakistan’s locally produced liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for remote and hard-to-reach areas to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies.…
Government Removes 5-Year Age Limit on Used Car Imports
The federal government has removed the five-year age restriction on the commercial import of used vehicles, effective July 1, 2026, according to the Ministry of…
Pakistan Plans to Add Cybersecurity Education to School Curriculum
The federal government has called for the inclusion of digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness in school, college and university curricula to help protect children and…
Pakistan Plans Private Equity Framework to Attract $15 Billion
Pakistan’s federal government plans to introduce a national private equity framework within two weeks to attract between $10 billion and $15 billion in domestic and…
Federal Government Advances Rs. 13.32 Billion Solar Scheme for KP
The federal government has advanced a Rs. 13.323 billion solar energy scheme aimed at providing off-grid electricity to households in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s newly merged districts.…
Pakistan Notifies New Public Procurement Rules 2026
The federal government has formally notified the Public Procurement Rules, 2026 through the official Gazette, replacing the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 with immediate effect. The…
Federal Govt Plans $500 Million ADB Loan to Support Pension Reforms
The federal government has prepared a plan to borrow a further $500 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support pension reforms. The loan…
Federal Govt Introduces Digital Pension Verification System
The federal government has introduced a new digital system for pension payments and proof-of-life verification for retired government employees, replacing the previous paper-based procedure. Following…
Govt Removes Five-Litre Petrol Limit Under Relief Scheme
The federal government has removed the five-liter petrol purchase limit under its fuel relief scheme, allowing beneficiaries to receive the weekly Rs. 500 discount even…
Petrol Price Crosses Rs. 380 After Sixth Consecutive Increase
The federal government has increased petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices for the sixth consecutive day, pushing the price of petrol above Rs. 380 per…
Pakistan Considers Investment Platform for Overseas Pakistanis
The federal government is considering establishing a dedicated investment mechanism to enable overseas Pakistanis to invest in commercially viable infrastructure projects without directly setting up…
Govt Signs Fresh Long-Term IPP Deals Despite Pledges to Cut Contracts
The federal government has entered into fresh long-term agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), extending some contracts to as long as 40 years, even as…
Government Targets Rs. 2 Trillion SME Financing by June 2028
The federal government has set a target to increase financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Rs. 2 trillion by June 2028, as lending…
