Federal government
Deadline Set to Restore Traffic on M-5 Motorway After Flood Damage
The federal government has set November 30 as the deadline to reopen one-way traffic on the M-5 Motorway following flood damage, after Federal Minister for…
Government Collects Rs. 371 Billion in Petrol Taxes in Q1
The federal government of Pakistan collected Rs. 371 billion in petroleum levies during the first quarter (July–September) of FY2025-26, marking a 42% increase compared to…
27th Constitutional Amendment Targets Dual Citizenship in Bureaucracy
The federal government is moving forward with the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a proposal that seeks to restrict dual citizenship among civil servants. The development has…
Govt Moves to Offer Long-Term Concession for Management of Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi Airports
The federal government has advanced to the next phase of its airport privatisation plan, moving toward offering the management of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi international…
Govt Enforces 10% Women’s Job Quota Across Federal Departments
The federal government has directed all ministries and departments to strictly implement the 10% women’s job quota in public sector employment, reinforcing its commitment to…
Federal Government Rental Ceiling Raised by 85pc for Employees
The Ministry of Housing and Works has announced an 85 percent increase in the federal government rental ceiling, a move that took effect from November…
Govt Abolishes 54,000 Jobs to Save Rs. 56 Billion Under Right-Sizing Plan
In a major restructuring drive, the federal government has abolished 54,000 posts across ministries and departments, aiming to save Rs. 56 billion annually under its…
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.…
