Iranian authorities have firmly denied reports claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation, dismissing the allegations as false and politically motivated. Read More: PTI demands CJP, IHC CJ step down amid letter controversy Speculation over Pezeshkian’s future emerged after an exiled opposition media outlet reported that the Iranian president had allegedly sent a […]
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Protecting media workers remains government’s top priority: Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday said that protecting media workers remained the government’s top priority. Speaking in the National Assembly on a point of order, he said both the federal and provincial governments are working round the clock to facilitate media channels and address their operational and financial issues to […]
Punjab Government’s Film City Project!
It has now been two years since Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif assumed office. Over this period, she has disappointed many of her critics and political opponents, who had doubted whether governing a province as vast and complex as Punjab was within the capacity of a woman, particularly one perceived to lack substantial administrative experience. […]
KP govt announces direct wheat purchase from farmers market
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced to directly purchase 225,000 tons of wheat from local farmers during the current season. According to officials on Monday, the Primary objective of this policy is to guarantee fair compensation for farmers while stabilizing wheat and flour prices in the market. By eliminating middlemen, the government aims to […]
The outstanding performance of PRA and government policy
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has emerged in recent years as a key pillar of the province’s financial structure. Effective collection of sales tax on services, expansion of the tax net, and the use of modern technology have distinguished the institution from other provincial revenue bodies. Recent statistics confirm that the PRA is not only […]
Govt says sorry for loadshedding, blames cut in power production
The government on Wednesday apologised to power consumers for higher than promised “load management” arising out of lower water availability for power generation. In a statement, the Power Division said it was “apologising for the additional load management necessitated by reduced hydropower availability”. A spokesman for the Power Division also urged consumers to conserve electricity, […]
Govt defends web monitoring system, denies privacy violation
The government on Thursday defended the country’s web monitoring system in the National Assembly, asserting that it was aimed at regulating unlawful online content and did not infringe upon citizens’ privacy, while lawmakers raised concerns over oversight, legality and the role of private telecom operators. Responding to supplementary questions during the question hour, Parliamentary Secretary […]
PM bans use of high-octane fuel in government vehicles
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday imposed an immediate ban on the use of high-octane fuel in government vehicles. The decision comes in continuation of the recent increase in petroleum levy on high-octane fuel and is aimed at reducing unnecessary government expenditures. According to the directive, all federal ministries, departments, authorities and subordinate institutions have […]
Government at your doorstep
For decades, interactions between citizens and government in Pakistan were marked by long queues, excessive paperwork and the frustration of navigating multiple offices for routine services. Obtaining a certificate or registering a complaint often meant losing valuable working hours, while businesses faced prolonged approval processes that discouraged investment. In Punjab, efforts are underway to change […]
Govt calls off Pakistan Day parade due to Gulf crisis
The government on Tuesday said it will not hold the Pakistan Day parade and other ceremonial events on March 23 in light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the resulting austerity measures announced by the government. Pakistan Day – observed on March 23 every year – commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on […]