The federal government has ordered full security deployment of the Pakistan Army and civil armed forces across the country for the Chehlum of Imam Hussain. This deployment covers all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad Capital Territory. The decision came after formal security requests from provincial governments and local administrations to ensure smooth and […]
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Bilawal urges federal government to issue new NFC award
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has urged the federal government to immediately issue a new National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. Speaking to media in Hyderabad, he emphasized that while provinces have taken on new responsibilities, the NFC Award remains outdated. He stressed that financial resources must match the responsibilities given to […]
Pakistan welcomes international court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
The federal government has welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, which upheld Pakistan’s position on the interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty. The court ruled that India must generally allow the unrestricted flow of water from the western rivers to Pakistan. According to details, the PCA released its […]
Health insurance cut in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan
The federal government has halted funding for health insurance services in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal, announced in the National Assembly. As a result, State Life Insurance Company has stopped providing health insurance coverage in these two regions. Jam Kamal explained that while health insurance programs continue to serve […]
Govt adds Rs 2.50 levy on petrol and diesel
The federal government increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs 2.50 per liter. This hike raises the levy on petrol from Rs 75.52 to Rs 78.02 per liter. Meanwhile, the levy on high-speed diesel went up from Rs 74.51 to Rs 77.01 per liter. Due to this increase, relief from recent […]
Shehbaz to launch EV policy on Aug 14
The federal government is preparing to launch a large-scale electric bike installment scheme, aiming to distribute 116,000 e-bikes over two years to reduce fuel imports and promote clean transport. The new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, expected to be unveiled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 14, will also mark Pakistan’s most ambitious step yet […]
Direct electricity sales to lower industrial bills
ISLAMABAD — The federal government is set to introduce a new direct electricity sale system aimed at providing cheaper power to commercial and industrial consumers. The plan will allow these consumers to buy electricity directly, bypassing traditional distribution companies (DISCOs), which often add extra costs. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a high-level meeting to […]
Govt hikes gas levy to cut power bills
The federal government has imposed a new levy of Rs 238 per million British thermal units (MMBTU) on gas supplied to captive power plants. This move comes as part of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) reform conditions aimed at improving Pakistan’s energy sector finances. The government plans to use the revenue generated from this levy […]
PM Shehbaz: No compromise on merit in govt reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that institutional reforms remain a top priority for the federal government. He said efforts are underway to digitise the economy, restructure public institutions, and ensure the merit-based hiring of technical experts. He made these remarks while chairing a review meeting on the progress of the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) in […]
Pakistanis overcharged Rs175/kilo for ghee, govt reacts
Islamabad: The federal government has taken serious notice of overpricing in the edible oil and ghee market, where consumers are reportedly being charged Rs150 to Rs175 extra per kilo—despite a sharp decline in global prices. International prices of cooking oil and ghee have dropped by up to 25% in recent months. However, this decrease has […]