6 h. ago 39 government departments exceed budget limits, energy and defense lead

ISLAMABAD – At least 39 federal departments in Pakistan have overspent their allocated budgets for the current fiscal year, with the energy and defense sectors emerging as the top contributors to the excess. Meanwhile, dozens of other departments failed to utilize their full funds. According to official budget documents, the energy sector overspent by Rs129.5 […]

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7 d. ago KP unveils Rs2 trillion budget with Rs200 billion surplus, focus on development and social sectors

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is set to present a Rs2 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, featuring a Rs200 billion surplus. According to Finance Department sources, the development budget is expected to exceed Rs433 billion, reflecting a 40% increase compared to the previous year. Around 500 new development schemes will also be introduced. […]

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1 week ago Sindh govt colleges to enroll XI students based on class IX results

KARACHI – The Sindh College Education Department (SCED) has approved a new admission policy allowing government colleges to enroll students in 11th grade based on their 9th-grade results. This step aims to simplify the admission process and avoid delays. Under the new system, the department will form committees and establish help centers through the Sindh […]

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1 week ago Commerce ministry distances itself from smuggling role, calls for joint national effort

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has stated that it does not handle or maintain data related to smuggling and illegal trade in Pakistan. During a Senate sub-committee meeting, the ministry instead recommended a “Whole-of-Government” approach to effectively tackle the issue, emphasizing that it requires collaboration across multiple government departments. Additional Secretary for Trade Policy, Salman […]

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3 w. ago Sindh holds first committee meeting for adaptive social protection initiative

The Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting of the Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) initiative at the Planning & Development Board in Karachi. The Social Protection Department reaffirmed its commitment […]

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3 w. ago Punjab offers free birth and death registration for seven years

The Punjab government has introduced new rules to simplify birth and death registration across the province by waiving fees for timely registrations and easing procedures for delayed entries. The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department notified the Birth and Death Registration Rules, 2025, following approval from the law and local government secretaries. Under these […]

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