Federal government
Federal Cabinet Postpones Approval of Controversial Solar Net Metering Policy
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
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
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…
Govt Extends NITB Director Imran Maqsood’s Contract for One Year
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the contract extension of Imran Maqsood, Director (Consultancy & Advisory) at the National Information Technology Board (NITB). His tenure under…
Govt Pushes for Resolution of Pending IT & Telecom Cases
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has requested comprehensive details of long-standing court cases linked to the Ministry of IT and Telecom, particularly those with major financial…
New BS-22 Promotion Rule for Civil Servants Announced
ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a new rule barring civil servants from further consideration for BS-22 promotions if they have been reviewed twice but were…
Narowal Petrol Pump Owner Announces Special Ramadan Discount
NAROWAL: In a generous gesture for the holy month of Ramadan, a petrol pump owner in Narowal has reduced the price of petrol to Rs.…
Government Sets New Office Schedule for Ramadan 2025
Islamabad: The federal government has released the official working hours for public sector offices during the holy month of Ramadan. The revised schedule is designed…
Islamabad Schools to Receive 8,000 Chromebooks as Part of Tech Integration Initiative
Islamabad: The Federal Ministry of Education has taken a significant step towards equipping government schools in Islamabad with modern technology. As part of this initiative,…
Government Lowers Profit Rates on National Savings Schemes Again
The federal government has once again lowered the profit rates on National Savings Schemes, effective January 31, 2024. Data shared by the Central Directorate of…
‘Inter Pass’ Hired as Invigilator in Competitive Exams
ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, individuals with only an intermediate-level qualification were appointed as invigilators for the highly competitive Central Superior Services (CSS) and Federal…
Govt to Double Tax on Offshore Digital Services, Enforce Stricter Fraud Penalties
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning major revisions to the Tax Laws Amendment Bill 2024. These changes propose a 20% income tax on foreign online…
Senator Blocked from Proposing Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Virtual Assets Bill 2025 , proposed by Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan, was blocked in the Senate after Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar…
