Federal government
Federal Government Reschedules FY2026-27 Budget Presentation to June 10
The federal government has officially revised the schedule for the presentation of the FY2026-27 federal budget, with the new budget date now set for June…
Govt Targets Creation of 2 Million New Jobs in FY2026-27
The federal government has set an ambitious target of creating 2 million new jobs during the fiscal year 2026-27 as part of its strategy to…
Major Property Tax Relief Likely in Pakistan Budget 2026-27
The federal government is reportedly considering a major tax relief package for the real estate sector in the upcoming Budget 2026-27, aiming to stimulate property…
Govt Plans Tax Relief to Revive $6 Billion Refinery Investments
The federal government has moved to revive nearly $6 billion in planned refinery investments by addressing tax and policy hurdles that have delayed major modernization…
Govt Stops Private Companies From Importing Diesel
The federal government has barred private oil marketing companies from importing high-speed diesel, allowing only Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to handle diesel procurement under a…
Pakistan Plans Property Market Reforms to Boost REIT Investment
The federal government has signaled significant reforms in Pakistan’s property market, aiming to attract investment and expand the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in…
Markets & Malls to Close by 8 PM Nationwide Except Sindh Amid Fuel Crisis
The federal government has announced early closing hours for markets and shopping centers across Pakistan, excluding Sindh, as part of energy-saving and austerity measures. A…
Govt Begins Transport Subsidy Disbursement via Digital Wallets in First Phase
The federal government has initiated the first phase of transport subsidy disbursements through digital wallets, with payments already underway, Federal IT Minister confirmed. “We are…
Lt. (Retd) Sohail Ashraf Appointed Chief Commissioner Islamabad
The federal government has removed Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Randhawa from his post as Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), appointing Lt. (Retd) Sohail Ashraf as the…
Pakistan Saves 40% on Grid Equipment with Local Manufacturing
The federal government has achieved significant cost savings by adopting locally manufactured materials for the national power grid. Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed…
Govt Plans Mobile App-Based Fuel Quota for Motorcyclists, Rickshaws
The government is planning a new fuel quota system for two- and three-wheelers, including motorcycles and rickshaws, to make fuel subsidies more targeted and affordable…
Govt Expands Austerity Drive, Orders Pay Cuts in State-Owned Institutions
The federal government has widened its austerity campaign by announcing salary cuts for employees working in state-owned enterprises and autonomous institutions. The decision was taken…
Work Yet to Begin on Rs. 23.84 Billion Road Project in Punjab
A major road infrastructure scheme announced in the federal budget for fiscal year 2025-26 has yet to enter the construction phase despite the passage of…
