ISLAMABAD — A new World Bank survey shows that climate change, water, and sanitation have become Pakistan’s top national priorities, even as perceptions of the World Bank Group’s (WBG) overall support have declined in key areas like governance, education, and water management. According to the Pakistan Country Opinion Survey 2025, support for climate change initiatives […]
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Punjab to Establish Special Unit to Boost Tax Collection and Transparency
LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced the creation of a special unit within the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) aimed at enhancing tax collection, broadening the tax base, and ensuring transparency in revenue processes. The decision came during a high-level meeting on revenue collection, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The new special unit […]
World Bank Showcases Pakistan’s FBR as Global Model for Public Sector Reform
ISLAMABAD – The World Bank has invited Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to present its transformation journey as a global case study in public sector reform during the Annual Meetings held in Washington, D.C. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, and other senior officials attended the event. The Finance Minister […]
DG ISPR Blames “Political-Criminal Nexus” and Indian Backing for Surge in Terrorism in KPK
PESHAWAR: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Friday that nearly 30 suicide bombers involved in terrorist attacks over the past two years were Afghan nationals, suggesting that India is exploiting Afghanistan to orchestrate terrorism against Pakistan. Speaking at a detailed press conference at Corps Headquarters Peshawar, the DG […]
Proposing Framework for Hybrid Governance
Some people may find the title offensive, while others may perceive it as an agenda-driven initiative by the agencies. However, those who have read my articles know that I write about what I strongly believe in, and hence, there is no hidden agenda in proposing the framework for Hybrid Governance in Pakistan. There are nearly […]
President stresses free flow of information for good governance
President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday emphasizing the importance of the free flow of information in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance, reaffirmed that access to information was a fundamental and democratic right of every citizen. The president called on all stakeholders to work collectively to safeguard the right to information and to build a […]
The massacre of innocent minorities in Sindh
Thousands of Pakistanis have been sacrificed in the name of peace and security in the country. Many have been injured, wounded and killed and some of them are still suffering since years. Lots of officials are murdered, gunned down and martyred on their journey to restore the peace in Pakistan. Subsequently, victims are quietly suffering […]
PM Imran Khan inaugurates ‘Pakistan Citizens Portal’ to improve governance structure
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday has inaugurated ‘Pakistan Citizens Portal’ aimed at improving the governance structure to make the future of country prosperous. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the prime minister said that Pakistan has immense potential and we need to work hard to make this country better. He said Naya Pakistan will be […]