Federal government
Govt Plans to Exit Power Purchase Business and Eliminate Circular Debt
The federal government has unveiled a major reform plan to exit the power purchase business and completely eliminate circular debt within six years, marking a…
Govt Appoints Faisal Iqbal Ratyal as New NITB CEO
The federal government has appointed Faisal Iqbal Ratyal as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Board (NITB). The appointment was…
Govt Pushes SME Formalisation Initiative to Boost Small Businesses
The Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has reviewed progress on the SME formalisation initiative during its latest meeting held on…
Pakistan Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices for Next 15 Days
The federal government has announced another hike in petroleum product prices for the next 15 days, raising the cost of petrol and diesel effective immediately.…
Federal Schools to Introduce AI Learning for Students from Grade 8
The federal government has officially approved a pilot project to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into Pakistan’s classrooms, beginning with grade 8 students in federal-run schools.…
PM to Launch Free Laptop Scheme for Karachi Students in December
Government spokesperson Raja Ansari has confirmed a major initiative for students in Karachi, highlighting that free laptops will soon be distributed under a federal program.…
Govt Announces Scholarships for Employees’ Children
The federal government has announced scholarships for employees’ children for the academic year 2025-26. According to a notification from the Establishment Division, the program applies…
Govt to Revise Policy on Tax Deduction on Cash Sales
The federal government has proposed a major change to the policy governing tax deduction on cash sales, raising the limit from Rs200,000 to Rs2.5 million…
Govt Plans Fresh Android App as Citizens Portal Faces Technical Woes
The Pakistan Citizen’s Portal has faced major technical disruptions for Android users, prompting the federal government to develop a new version of the app now…
Cabinet Reverses Decision to Dissolve NITB
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has reversed its earlier decision to dissolve the National Information Technology Board (NITB). The board will now continue to operate under…
Govt Confirms 7% Pension Increase From This Date
The Finance Division has formally announced a 7% pension increase, effective from July 1, 2025, for all civil pensioners of the Federal Government, including armed…
Govt Confirms Utility Stores Shutdown Date
The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led federal government has finalized plans to shut down the Utility Stores Corporation (USC), the country’s public retail network, by July…
Govt Eases Pension Rules for Re-Employed Workers
The federal government has approved a measure allowing re-employed pensioners to receive their pensions while also drawing a salary, provided the salary is reduced by…
