Pakistan

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that development of the province has been focused in the budget by earmarking a huge amount of nine hundred fifty six billion rupees for the purpose. Addressing a post-budget press conference in Karachi today, he said minimum wage has been increased…

Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari says Pakistan is starting a fan replacement program that will save energy and improve the seasonal variation in energy demand. Talking to the delegation of the US Department of Treasury in Islamabad today, he said that the reform plan has been made to remove…

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed Federal Insurance Ombudsman to provide speedy and cost-free justice to aggrieved insurance policy holders against maladministration of insurance companies. Talking to newly-appointed Federal Insurance Ombudsman Mumtaz Ali Shah in Islamabad today, he stressed to ensure quick disposal of complaints to provide monetary relief to…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has stressed for enhanced collaboration between Pakistan and the United Nations to enhance country’s resilience against any catastrophic situations. Talking to the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya in Islamabad today, he said Pakistan has a robust bond with UN agencies…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says the budget for the next fiscal year revolves around five principles, including widening tax base and digitizing economy. Addressing the post budget news conference in Islamabad today, he said implementing a progressive income tax regime, eliminating non-filers, and protecting low-income groups are other points emphasized…

The Senate has commenced discussion on the finance bill 2024-25. Opening the debate, Leader of the Opposition Shibli Faraz said the budget for next fiscal year carries no economic vision to steer the country out of debt trap. Participating in the debate, Irfan ul Haque Siddiqui said there is no…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government has levied minimum tax on mediocre and poor segments of society in the fiscal budget 2024-25. He was chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad today, on tax reforms, digitization of the economy and measures to increase revenues. The Prime Minister said during…

Punjab budget with a total outlay of 5,446 billion rupees was presented in provincial assembly in Lahore this afternoon. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman unveiling budgetary proposals said no new tax has been levied in budget for next fiscal year. He said revenue collection will be increased by…

A grand event focusing on climate change and glacial melting was held at UNESCO Headquarters Paris. The event was co-hosted by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and environmentalist, filmmaker and entrepreneur Luc Hardy. The speakers called for creating greater awareness about the global climate crisis, its impact on populations and ecosystems,…

Security forces have killed one hundred eighty one terrorists in over seven thousand operations in different parts of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan from 1st April till 10th of this month. These terrorists were killed during cross border infiltration. The timely response of the security forces foiled the sordid designs…

Pakistan has reiterated its readiness to collaborate with member states and the United Nations to make peacekeeping more productive, result-oriented, and meaningful in promoting peace and security in line with the UN Charter. This was stated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram while welcoming a…

Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan says the development of the country is interconnected with the progress of Balochistan. Talking to Provincial Minister of Balochistan Mir Asim Kurd Gello in Islamabad today, he called for taking advantage from the natural resources of the province. The Deputy Chairman assured to extend every…

Unveiling relief measures, the Finance Minister announced 25 percent increase in the salaries of government employees from Grade-1 to 16 and 20 percent from Grade-17 to 22. He also proposed 15 percent raise in the pension of retired government employees. The minimum wages are being increased from 32,000 to 37,000…

Presenting the budgetary proposals in the National Assembly, Muhammad Aurangzeb said 1400 billion rupees have been earmarked for the PSDP. An additional one hundred billion rupees have been allocated through public-private partnership. He said the development budget will be at the historic level of 1500 billion rupees. He added that…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to establish an effective and dynamic customer service system in the offices of distribution companies for timely registration of complaints related to non-supply of electricity. He issued these directives while presiding over a review meeting in Islamabad today, regarding electricity load shedding, prevention…

Pakistan and Australia have agreed to closely collaborate on water security and agriculture. It was agreed in a meeting between Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam and Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins in Islamabad today. The understanding would also provide technical assistance to Pakistan…

Pakistan and Canada have agreed to enhance their cooperation on mutually-agreed priority sectors, including energy and climate change issues. An agreement to this effect came at a meeting between Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and Canadian High Commissioner, Leslie Scanlon in Islamabad today. The Minister acknowledged Canada’s assistance…

Eleven terrorists were killed during an intelligence based operation in Lakki Marwat district. According to the ISPR, multiple terrorist hideouts were also busted. The intelligence based operation was in response to the recent Improvised Explosive Device explosion that claimed the lives of seven brave soldiers including Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas…

The training of the crew of PNS Babar has been completed at Golcuk Naval Base in Turkiye. The first-of-its-kind of training was jointly organized by Turkish Naval Forces and Pakistan Navy. The purpose of the training was to train the ship’s crew for various naval operations and to further strengthen…

Pakistan and United Kingdom have agreed to continue working towards further deepening and broadening their partnership in all areas of mutual interest. The understanding to this effect reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Minister of State of the UK for…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad today and discussed overall economic and financial situation in the country. During the meeting, views were also exchanged on proposals regarding provision of relief to the people in the upcoming budget. President Asif Ali Zardari said the government…