ISLAMABAD: The federal government will restore the health card facility for over 10 million residents of Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) starting January 16, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday. Read More: Punjab ends health card use in Lahore public hospitals The National Steering Committee of the Sehat Sahulat Programme (SSP), […]
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Government announces climate-resilient Port Qasim Industrial Complex
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday unveiled a long-term vision to develop a Port Industrial Complex under a comprehensive master plan for Port Qasim, placing strong emphasis on climate resilience and strict environmental compliance. Chairing a meeting outlining the Port Industrial Complex vision, the minister said Port Qasim’s integrated planning […]
Govt committed to protect rights of special persons: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government of Pakistan was committed to protect the rights of all special persons, including the visually impaired, provide them equal opportunities, and create an equal society. In a message on World Braille Day observed on 4th January, 2026, he said, “Today, on the occasion of World Braille Day, I […]
Govt to provide safe accommodation to residents of unsafe buildings
The Sindh government has decided to provide safe accommodation to residents of buildings that have been declared unsafe or demolished in Karachi. Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, stated that the government has decided to take priority measures for the evacuation and demolition of dangerous […]
Govt decides to expedite evacuations from hazardous buildings
The Government has decided to take priority measures for the evacuation and demolition of dangerous buildings and for providing housing to affected residents. Provincial Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday at the office of the Commissioner Karachi. The meeting decided to expedite the evacuation of unsafe buildings, […]
Punjab to set up unit for live monitoring of govt depts
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday approved the establishment of a Punjab Performance Management Unit to ensure systematic, real-time evaluation of government departments and field administration across the province. Presiding over a special meeting, the chief minister decided that she would personally conduct province-wide live monitoring through a central dashboard of the Performance […]
Pakistan Seeks ADB Loan to Cut Circular Debt
Pakistan has approached the Asian Development Bank for help on circular debt. The government wants funds to clear Rs1.7 trillion power sector liabilities. Officials also aim to refinance costly commercial loans at better terms. Power Minister Awais Leghari made the request during a meeting with an ADB delegation. He asked for longer repayment periods and […]
Govt ‘plans’ to collect Rs 278bn debt surcharge from power consumers
The Pakistan government has planned to collect a whopping Rs278 billion debt surcharge from power consumers during the current fiscal year of 2025-26, citing sources reported, on Tuesday. Sources in the Ministry of Finance stated that Rs156 billion from this amount is planned to be used to cover interest expenses, while Rs122 billion will be […]
All Sindh govt depts to make procurement through e-tendering
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that the Sindh government will conduct procurement and all government work across departments through e-tendering. This policy has been endorsed by the Chief Minister of Sindh. Institutions that were previously exempt from public procurement rules will now also be included. From now on, all government procurement and […]
Pakistan Economic Growth Plan Pushes New ‘Economic Stability’ Model
Pakistan’s push for economic stability has intensified as officials link long-term progress to stronger productivity and competitiveness. Leaders now demand cooperation from all sectors to create a unified plan that supports steady and inclusive growth. The government also stresses that revenue must rise to run the country sustainably. Experts warn that low tax collection cannot […]