The federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have reached a key financial understanding ahead of the 2026-27 budget, paving the way for consensus on fiscal matters and easing concerns over resource distribution between the federation and provinces. According to sources, negotiations between the government’s technical committee and the PPP concluded successfully during a […]
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Govt proposes 10-15% salary hike in budget 2026-27
The federal government has proposed a 10 to 15 percent increase in salaries in the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held consultations on the upcoming budget, which were conducted during a meeting held on Friday at the Prime Minister’s House. The meeting was informal and was not covered by the […]
Director General of the Intelligence Bureau, Fawad gets four-year extension
The federal government has approved a four-year extension in service for Fawad Asadullah Khan, who currently serves as Director General of the Intelligence Bureau, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. Read More: IB tasked with monitoring govt’s austerity campaign The government said the decision was made in recognition of Khan’s professional expertise, leadership, […]
Federal government announces Eidul Adha holidays
The federal government has officially announced holidays for Eidul Adha, confirming a three-day public break across the country. Read More: Govt announces early salaries and pensions before Eid-ul–Azha According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the Eidul Adha holidays will be observed on May 26, 27, and 28, 2026. The decision has been approved […]
KP announces pen-down strike against Centre
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a province-wide pen-down strike for Wednesday in protest against what it describes as unfair treatment by the federal government. According to provincial authorities, the strike is being organised to highlight concerns over alleged discriminatory policies affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in key financial and administrative matters. Read More: Government employees […]
KP CM exposes federal government neglect
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the federal government owes the province over Rs 4,400 billion. He claimed Islamabad treats KP like a stepmother. Afridi urged youth to take responsibility for Pakistan’s future and improve the country’s economic and security conditions. Afridi stressed that the law must apply to everyone equally. He said […]
PTI alleges federal govt blocking Imran Khan’s access to personal doctor
PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Information, Shafi Jan, on Thursday accused the federal government of obstructing jailed Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s access to his personal doctor, describing it as a violation of his fundamental human rights. Read More: Imran hale, hearty, says physician In a statement, […]
MQM-P calls for federal intervention in Sindh affairs
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday urged the federal government to intervention in Sindh’s governance matters and appoint an arbitrator, along with a high-level judicial commission, to examine alleged administrative and security failures, particularly in Karachi. Read More: Farooq Sattar blames PPP for Karachi’s decline Addressing a press conference at the party’s Bahadurabad headquarters, […]
Khawaja Asif defends routine Tirah movement
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the current displacement in Tirah Valley is part of routine seasonal migration. He dismissed claims of a military operation, stressing the movement of families is voluntary. Thousands of residents have temporarily relocated due to harsh winter, moving to Bara and Peshawar. Asif addressed the press in Islamabad, flanked by Information […]
PHC seeks govt, ECP response on plea against march to Islamabad
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday issued notices to the federal and provincial governments, as well as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), seeking their response to a petition requesting a ban on any “anti-federation and anti-state” march towards Islamabad or other provinces. Read More: PTI to move PHC against ECP verdict on intra-party polls The petition, filed […]