ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Thursday approved a ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997. The decision was made under Section 11B(1) after careful review of the Punjab government’s recommendation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet meeting, where the TLP ban summary was discussed in detail. TLP had staged violent protests […]
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EOBI pensions hiked by 15% starting September
The federal cabinet has approved a significant 15% increase in pensions under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI). This hike will raise the minimum monthly pension from Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,500. The revised amounts will be paid starting from September 1, along with any arrears, as confirmed by Chaudhry Saalik Hussain, the Federal Minister […]
Over 700 dead: Shehbaz calls for united flood response
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the government to treat flood relief and rehabilitation as a collective responsibility. He spoke during a federal cabinet meeting focused on the monsoon crisis. Shehbaz said compensation is being given to families of victims affected by recent rains and floods. Since June 26, more than 700 people have […]
Govt finalizes Hajj 2026, cost fixed at Rs11.5–12.5 lakh
The federal cabinet, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership, has approved Pakistan’s Hajj Policy for 2026. As part of the new policy, the cost of performing Hajj under the government scheme will range between Rs11.5 lakh and Rs12.5 lacs. This decision comes as part of broader efforts to make the pilgrimage more accessible to the […]
Pakistan launches bold AI vision: 1 Million to be trained by 2028
The Government of Pakistan is all set to launch its first-ever National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, with formal approval expected from the federal cabinet today. This ambitious move aims to make Pakistan a key player in AI and emerging technologies, with a bold target of training 1 million individuals in AI skills across the country. […]
Pakistan to import half a million tons of sugar amid price surge
The federal cabinet has given the final approval to import 500,000 tons of sugar to stabilize the market. The government sector will manage the import process, and all preparations are complete. The Ministry of Food Security confirmed that import operations will start without delay. The ministry explained that this move aims to keep sugar prices […]
Finance bill 2025: Cabinet meeting called under PM Shehbaz’s leadership
The federal cabinet will hold a crucial meeting tomorrow (June 26, 2025) to review and approve the new Finance Amendment Bill for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM at the Parliament House in Islamabad. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb […]
Federal cabinet approves Rs 1.275 trillion bank loan to tackle power sector debt
The federal cabinet has approved a major plan to control the growing circular debt in Pakistan’s power sector. According to official sources, the government will borrow Rs 1,275 billion from banks at low interest rates to settle outstanding payments. This large loan will help pay off the dues of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and will […]
Federal cabinet approves Rs18 trillion budget for FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the Rs18 trillion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The approval came during a key cabinet meeting held in Islamabad. According to official sources, the cabinet also approved a 6% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike […]
Air chief Zaheer Ahmed Babar’s tenure extended for strategic continuity
ISLAMABAD, May 20 — The federal cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has decided to extend the tenure of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu following the completion of his service term. The extension comes in recognition of his critical role in Operation Bunyad-e-Marsous, where the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) played […]