The gemstone policy Pakistan has moved closer to approval. The Ministry of Industries sent it to the federal cabinet. Officials finalized the policy after consultations. The focus remains on value addition and exports. Meanwhile, a key meeting reviewed the gemstone policy Pakistan framework. The prime minister’s aide chaired the session. Government officials and industry experts […]
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CDA moves summary to federal cabinet for hotel charge reduction
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has forwarded a summary to the Interior Ministry for onward submission to the federal cabinet, seeking a decision on reducing commercial charges for hotel and motel projects in Islamabad. Read More: IHC orders federal government to dissolve CDA Sources said the move comes after last week’s cabinet submission, highlighting demands […]
Cabinet meet on security, fresh Amendments to 27th bill expected
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet today. The session aims to review the worsening security situation in the country. According to officials, the meeting could take place at any time today. Cabinet members have been directed to stay available for urgent decisions. The government may also discuss new […]
Government officially bans TLP under anti-terrorism law
ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Interior has officially declared Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a banned organization under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The decision follows approval from the federal cabinet in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to the interior ministry’s notification, the government has solid evidence linking TLP’s activities to terrorism. As a result, […]
Federal cabinet bans TLP under anti-terror law
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 […]
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 […]