Federal government
Govt Launches SME Finance Task Force to Improve Bank Lending
The federal government has established a dedicated SME Finance Task Force to improve access to bank financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aiming to…
Pakistan Govt Debt Rises to Rs 81.9 Trillion, Increasing Rs 188,000 Per Second
Pakistan’s federal government debt recorded a significant increase, rising 7.8 percent year-on-year in May 2026 and reaching Rs. 81.935 trillion, according to data released by…
Govt Approves 70km Murree Expressway Extension to Muzaffarabad
The federal government has approved a 70-kilometre extension of the Murree Expressway to Muzaffarabad, a move aimed at improving regional connectivity and providing modern transport…
Pakistan to Launch First Phase of $10 Billion ML-1 Railway Project Next Year
The federal government will begin construction of the first phase of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project early next year, with financing from the Asian…
Government Plans 50% Cut in Import Taxes Under National Tariff Policy 2025-30
The federal government has decided to significantly reduce import taxes under its proposed National Tariff Policy 2025-30, aiming to lower trade costs, stimulate economic activity,…
Govt Increases Stake in PPL to 74.86% After Supreme Court Order
The federal government has raised its shareholding in Pakistan Petroleum Limited to 74.86%, following the transfer of more than 200 million shares under a Supreme…
Govt Approves Reduced Tax Rate on Property Buying and Selling in Pakistan
The federal government has approved significant revisions to advance tax rates on property transactions while simultaneously increasing the tax burden on banks and large corporate…
Govt Plans Major Restructuring of IT Ministry to Lead Pakistan’s Digital Economy
The federal government has initiated a major restructuring plan for the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, aiming to transform it into a modern digital…
Government Notifies Public Holidays on June 25 and 26 for Ashura
The federal government has officially declared June 25 and June 26, 2026, as public holidays across Pakistan on the occasion of 9th and 10th Muharram-ul-Haram…
Govt Launches Inquiry Against Former NCCIA Chief Over Corruption Allegations
The federal government has initiated a formal inquiry against former Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Waqar-ud-Din Syed, over allegations of…
Muharram 9th and 10th Holidays Confirmed in Pakistan for 2026
The federal government has confirmed that Muharram 1448 AH will begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, following the announcement by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee…
Pakistan Allocates Rs. 16.29 Billion for IT Parks, AI and Startups in PSDP 2026-27
The federal government has proposed an allocation of Rs. 16.29 billion for ongoing projects under the Information Technology and Telecommunication Division in the Public Sector…
Govt to Digitise National Savings Operations to Improve Access for Millions
The federal government is moving ahead with the digital transformation of the Central Directorate of National Savings, aiming to modernize services and improve accessibility for…
