Federal government
Key IT Official Gets Three-Month Contract Extension
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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…
Pakistan Reconsiders 5G Spectrum Auction Policy to Prioritize Faster Rollout and Infrastructure
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reviewing its 5G spectrum auction policy, shifting away from prioritizing high upfront fees toward accelerating service deployment and infrastructure development…
New FIA and NCCIA DGs Appointed
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday officially notified the appointment of new FIA and NCCIA DGs in a major move aimed at reinforcing Pakistan’s law enforcement…
Federal Cabinet Postpones Approval of Controversial Solar Net Metering Policy
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The federal government has made a significant policy shift by deciding to delay the approval of the controversial solar net metering policy. The decision, which…
IT Ministry Seeks Reversal of Decision to Dissolve NITB
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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has urged the federal government to reconsider its decision to dissolve the National Information Technology Board (NITB).…
Govt Expands Laptop Scheme to More Universities
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance digital education access, the National Assembly’s Special Committee on Integrating Women into the National Mainstream has decided to…
