The federal government is likely to increase the prices of petrol and diesel in its upcoming fortnightly review, which is scheduled for Friday. Sources revealed that a summary proposing a rise in fuel prices has been forwarded for approval. If approved, the new rates will take effect from November 1, potentially adding further pressure to […]
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Pakistan launches national plan to protect sharks
The federal government has announced a National Action Plan to conserve endangered shark species in Pakistan’s coastal waters. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the initiative is being developed with Sindh, Balochistan, and marine experts to curb overfishing and protect marine biodiversity in the Arabian Sea. He highlighted that the illegal […]
Federal decision on TLP ban expected today, says Azma Bokhari
Punjab Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari announced that the federal government will decide today whether to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, she said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would chair a cabinet meeting where the group’s fate would be finalized. Bokhari added that 3,600 local and foreign financiers of the […]
Govt launches crackdown on foreigners with fake IDs
The federal government has decided to take strict action against foreigners living in Pakistan using fake documents. The move aims to strengthen internal security and ensure all residents are legally documented. Authorities say the crackdown will focus on those using fake national identity cards and forged paperwork to stay in the country. According to sources, […]
CM KP rejects ‘old, faulty’ police vehicles from centre
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, has directed the return of faulty bulletproof vehicles given by the federal government to the police. He said the vehicles were old, substandard, and insulting to the KP police. The CM made this statement during his first formal cabinet meeting in Peshawar, where he also reviewed the province’s […]
Govt mobilizes 5,500 troops to block Islamabad religious protest
The federal government has vowed to stop a religious party’s protest march “at all costs” as Islamabad and Rawalpindi remain under lockdown. Over 5,500 law enforcement personnel have been deployed across the twin cities to prevent unrest. This includes forces from Rangers, Frontier Corps, Punjab Police, and Islamabad Police working together under federal command. The […]
Rabbani calls for transparency on US mineral exports
Former Senate chairperson Raza Rabbani called on Monday for the federal government to immediately brief parliament on its “new US policy.” He raised concerns about recent media reports on the sale of rare minerals to a US company and a possible plan to offer Pasni port to Washington. Rabbani stressed that the government has not […]
IMF cuts federal flood funding, shifts burden to provinces
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stopped the federal government from allocating funds to flood-affected areas for relief projects. Today is a crucial day as the IMF mission holds economic review talks with Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Energy. According to sources, the IMF has been briefed about the Reko Dik copper and […]
Historic agreement reached between Azad Kashmir JAC and Federal govt
Azad Kashmir’s Joint Action Committee (JAC) has published the list of demands accepted by the federal government. The announcement came after overnight negotiations between the JAC and the federal side. The JAC said it went into talks with 38 demands and returned with 42 accepted points. They claimed all critical issues of Azad Kashmir have […]
Govt launches new pension scheme for federal hires
The federal government has officially launched a major pension reform, replacing the old pension system for new recruits with a contributory pension scheme. Under the new rules, federal employees hired on or after July 1, 2024, must contribute 10% of their basic salary, while the government will contribute 12%. This change brings the total contribution […]