Govt to announce budget on June 10 instead of June 5, says parliamentarian Published 02 Jun, 2026 04:48pm Earlier, NEC meeting was postponed to facilitate further deliberations
Eid holidays announced Published 21 May, 2026 05:01am ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially announced a three-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Azha, confirming...
Countrywide lockdown relaxed until 31st Published 19 May, 2026 06:02am ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday temporarily exempted shops, markets and restaurants from mandatory early...
Centre lifts business-hour restrictions ahead of Eidul Adha Published 18 May, 2026 04:28pm Nationwide business hour restrictions are lifted by PM Shehbaz Sharif, allowing shops and markets to operate freely for Eidul Adha.
PM Shehbaz extends austerity drive till June 13 Updated 12 May, 2026 09:10am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended the nationwide austerity drive until 13 June, as the...
TPO placed under FD through amendments to rules of business Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:57am ISLAMABAD: The federal government has amended Rules of Business, 1973 to officially bring the Tax Policy Office...
Economic Coordination Committee sees price stability Updated 28 Apr, 2026 08:56am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday noted that inflationary pressures,...
After brief uptick, essential commodity prices begin to ease: ECC told Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:32pm ECC emphasised the importance of sustaining efforts to consolidate gains
Power sector: Senate body flags irregularities in uplift contracts Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs identified serious irregularities and alleged...
FESCO initiates austerity and cost-reduction measures Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:23am FAISALABAD: In light of the directives of the Government of Pakistan and the instructions of the Cabinet Division,...
Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21 Updated 19 Mar, 2026 09:00pm Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee says no testimony of moon sighting meeting Shariah standards was received from anywhere in the country
Austerity plan: Intelligence Bureau tasked to monitor implementation Updated 17 Mar, 2026 09:28am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Intelligence Bureau (IB) to oversee the implementation...
Pakistan govt announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 holidays Updated 15 Mar, 2026 07:23pm Holidays will apply to all offices, including those observing both five-day, six-day working weeks
Ministers and advisers forgo salaries Published 12 Mar, 2026 02:14am ISLAMABAD: In a move to reinforce the government’s austerity drive, federal ministers, advisers, and ministers of...
Rs555.5bn allocated for PSDP projects Published 28 Feb, 2026 04:56am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs 555.5 billion (55.55...
PSDP projects: Ministry okays Rs348.98bn against Rs1trn allocation Published 30 Dec, 2025 05:48am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs348.98 billion (34.9...
Notification issued: Cabinet declares Adil Raja ‘proscribed person’ under ATA Published 28 Dec, 2025 03:08am ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a summary imposing a ban on former Pakistan Army Major Adil Farooq Raja...
NA secretariat will remain closed today Published 26 Dec, 2025 05:46am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has announced a public holiday today (Friday), December 26, 2025, in...
ECC poised to decide key economic agenda today Updated 07 Nov, 2025 09:00am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb,...
Lt-Gen Malik to continue serving as ISI chief Published 07 Oct, 2025 05:58am ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Intelligence Director General, Lt Gen Asim Malik will reportedly continue to serve on his...
Senate panel proposes placing Virtual Assets Authority under Finance Division Published 03 Sep, 2025 07:12pm The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday recommended to place the Virtual Assets Authority...
Cabinet Division: NA approves Rs81.45bn demands for grants Published 25 Jun, 2025 05:41am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly approved Rs81.45 billion demands for grants for the Cabinet Division by rejecting...
Civil servants: Institutional restructuring, compensation packages discussed Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:45am ISLAMABAD: Under the chairmanship of Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, the 13th meeting of the Civil Service Reforms...
Ministries, divisions ordered to replace ‘Federal Govt’ term in relevant laws, rules Updated 17 May, 2025 09:11am ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has instructed all ministries and divisions to expedite the long-pending process of...
Amendments to net-metering rules: Power Div. set to resubmit its proposal to ECC Updated 14 May, 2025 09:50am ISLAMABAD: The Power Division is all set to resubmit its proposal to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)...
No regular member yet: Contract of Ogra Member (Finance) extended Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division extended contract of Member Finance, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) for one...
Funeral of Karim Aga Khan: Govt announces ‘Day of Mourning’ Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:05am ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Thursday announced a day of mourning on February 8 – on the occasion of...
RTI flouted with impunity Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am EDITORIAL: In deference to Article 19-A of the Constitution that guarantees every citizen the right to information...
Govt rightsizing: 33 SOEs to be closed in first phase Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:03am Cabinet directs to finalize the implementation plan for the rightsizing of the federal government (Phase-1) within two weeks’ time
Ahsan fears Rs200bn-400bn cut in PSDP outlay Updated 10 Aug, 2024 10:50pm Says hands are tied as IMF is not ready to give any relaxation in its conditions