Federal government
Govt Mulls Lifting Ban on Domestic Gas Connections
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has revealed that the government is actively considering lifting the ban on domestic gas connections, calling it…
Karachi’s Coastline to Transform as Federal, Sindh Govts Launch $3.1B Project
KARACHI: In a major boost for Karachi’s coastal infrastructure, the federal and Sindh governments have agreed to jointly implement the $3.1 billion Karachi Coastal Development…
Govt to Establish Sugar Sector Data Monitoring System
ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and decision-making, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research has announced plans to implement a sugar…
13 Cities to Get New Government Housing Projects
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) is gearing up to initiate new affordable housing projects across 13 major cities in Pakistan, following the…
Maritime Education Fund to Aid Pakistan’s Coastal Students
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the establishment of a Maritime Education Endowment Fund to provide scholarships for deserving students from the country’s coastal regions,…
Key IT Official Gets Three-Month Contract Extension
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially approved the extension of Syed Jawad Ali Sherazi’s contract as Director General (International Coordination) in the Ministry of Information…
IMF Relief Measures for Pakistan Budget 2025 Still Under Review
Amid ongoing negotiations, officials concerned have not yet approved IMF relief measures for Pakistan budget 2025, as discussions with the government continue over proposed tax…
Russia, Pakistan join hands to collaborate on new Steel Mill In Karachi
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Mr. Denis Nazaroof, a representative from Russia, held an important meeting with Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the…
1 Lakh Laptops to Be Distributed Under Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (Phase IV)
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, chaired the second meeting of the special committee for the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme…
Tax Relief Measures for Salaried Class Expected in Budget 2025-26
In a major development ahead of the budget 2025-26, the federal government is preparing significant tax relief measures for the salaried class, including a 2.5…
Federal Government to Launch Program for Replacing AC Fans with DC Fans
In a major energy conservation move, the federal government is preparing to launch a nationwide program to replace traditional AC fans with energy-efficient DC fans.…
GSMA urges Govt to Reconsider Mobile sector Taxes
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has issued a recommendation for the Pakistani government to significantly reconsider the prevailing mobile sector taxes. The…
Shock Salary Surge for Federal Ministers as Pay Jumps 188%
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a 188% salary surge for ministers and ministers of state through a presidential ordinance, aligning their pay with parliament…
