46 h. ago Hyderabad’s Rs20 billion development plan misses key basics like water and sewage

HYDERABAD – The Sindh government has allocated over Rs20 billion for various development projects in Hyderabad for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, crucial projects related to water filtration, sewage treatment, and public parks have been surprisingly left out of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). The pollution of the Indus River and its canals in […]

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69 h. ago Sindh boosts education budget by 18%, prioritizes digital learning and student support

The Sindh government has allocated Rs613.36 billion for education in the 2025–26 budget. This is an 18% increase from last year’s Rs519 billion. The budget covers all education levels, from primary to university, and includes both development and non-development expenses. A major portion, Rs524.32 billion, will go toward non-development spending, like salaries and school operations. […]

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4 d. ago Big push for affordable housing: Rs5 billion subsidy in federal budget

The federal government has allocated Rs5 billion in the FY26 budget for a new low-cost housing scheme. This scheme will provide a mark-up subsidy on loans to make home financing easier. The government will work with the State Bank of Pakistan to launch the program soon, aiming to help more people afford homes. Under this […]

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5 d. ago Govt proposes allocation of Rs 1.75bn for PMO expenses in FY26 budget

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed an allocation of Rs 1.754 billion for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) expenses in the 2025-26 budget, marking an increase from the current fiscal year’s revised budget of Rs 1.453 billion. The proposed allocation includes over Rs 87 million for the internal expenses of the PMO, while Rs 896.542 […]

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5 d. ago Govt increases military and civilian pension budget by Rs74 billion for FY2025–26

ISLAMABAD – In the federal budget for FY2025–26, the government has increased allocations for pensions by Rs74 billion, setting aside a total of Rs1,055 billion. The largest share, Rs742 billion, has been earmarked for military pensions, while Rs243 billion is allocated for civilian pensions. Compared to the current fiscal year, military pensions have seen a […]

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5 d. ago Govt hikes SOE funding by 80% in FY26, pushes ahead with reforms and privatisation

The federal government has allocated Rs354.81 billion to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for FY2025–26, reflecting an 80.3% increase from Rs196.83 billion last year. These funds, released under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), will support key SOEs in infrastructure, transport, energy, and financial services—sectors critical to national development. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, in his budget speech, […]

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5 d. ago Govt allocates Rs1.1 billion to boost sports infrastructure in federal budget

The federal government has allocated Rs1.1 billion for sports development under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2025-26. The move aims to improve sports facilities across the country and promote youth participation in physical activities. According to the budget documents, two new schemes are included in this year’s PSDP. One major […]

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5 d. ago Sindh government allocates funds for electric taxis and scooters in budget

Sindh government will allocate funds for electric taxis, scooters, and more electric buses in the 2025-26 budget. The decision came during a meeting chaired by Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon. Key officials, including the Transport Secretary and heads of transit authorities, also attended. The meeting reviewed current projects like Peoples Bus Service and EV scooters, and […]

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6 d. ago Supreme court’s budget increased to Rs. 6.64 billion for 2025

The federal government has allocated Rs. 6.64 billion for the Supreme Court’s expenses in the 2025-26 budget. This funding will cover salaries, allowances, operational costs, and development projects. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the allocation while presenting the budget in the National Assembly. A significant portion of the budget—Rs. 3.26 billion—will go toward salaries and […]

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6 d. ago Youth skill development gets a boost in Pakistan’s 2025 budget

The federal government has allocated Rs. 4.3 billion for the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program in the 2025-26 budget. This initiative aims to train 161,500 young individuals in various technical fields to enhance employment opportunities. The program is designed to equip youth with market-driven skills, helping them secure better jobs and boost economic growth. […]

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6 d. ago Rs. 4.8 billion allocated for 24 science and tech projects in budget 2025

The federal government has allocated Rs. 4.792 billion under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the 2025-26 fiscal year to support 24 ongoing science and technology projects. These funds aim to strengthen Pakistan’s scientific infrastructure and drive innovation in key sectors. One of the major allocations is Rs. 850 million for PCSIR’s Research, Development, […]

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1 week ago Government allocates funds for new industrial development projects in upcoming budget

The government has announced plans to allocate significant funds in the next fiscal year’s budget to promote industrial growth and development across Pakistan. These initiatives focus on creating special economic zones and expanding industrial units to boost manufacturing and employment. One key proposal is the allocation of Rs. 500 million for establishing a Special Economic […]

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1 week ago Government allocates Rs288 billion to boost productivity of state

The federal government has announced a major investment of Rs288 billion to improve the infrastructure and performance of key state-owned enterprises (SOEs). This new strategy allows these enterprises to fund their own development projects beyond the traditional Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). This initiative targets critical sectors such as energy, telecommunications, water, and defence production. […]

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2 w. ago Ahsan Iqbal: Next year’s development budget reduced by Rs100 billion

Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has announced that the government will allocate Rs1,000 billion for development in the 2025–26 budget, down from Rs1,100 billion this fiscal year. He called it a “difficult but focused” adjustment made to stay within fiscal limits. Speaking at the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meeting, he confirmed that Rs250 billion […]

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2 w. ago Punjab faces Rs9 million loss over misuse of government vehicles by officials

Punjab’s Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) has suffered a financial loss of over Rs9 million due to widespread misuse of official vehicles, a recent audit has revealed. The special audit covered the fiscal year 2022–2023 and exposed serious violations of the government’s transport policy. According to the report, vehicles were allocated to officers who […]

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3 w. ago Govt allocates 2,000MW to bitcoin mining and AI data centres

In a groundbreaking move to transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation, the government has announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the first phase of a national initiative to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. The government recently decided to legalise cryptocurrency to lure international investment […]

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3 w. ago Govt takes major step toward digital economy, allocates 2,000MW of electricity for Bitcoin mining, AI data centres

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced a groundbreaking initiative by allocating 2,000 megawatts of electricity specifically for Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres. This bold move aims to harness the country’s surplus energy, create cutting-edge employment opportunities, attract billions of dollars in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and generate significant revenue for the […]

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3 w. ago Govt allocates 2,000MW to power AI and bitcoin mining in digital breakthrough

ISLAMABAD – In a bold step toward digital transformation, the Government of Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to support Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. This marks the first phase of a major national strategy led by the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), under the Ministry of Finance. Finance Minister Muhammad […]

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4 w. ago Saif demands NFC meeting, warns of fallout from delays over overdue fund share

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Adviser Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif has called on the federal government to immediately release the overdue financial share allocated to the merged tribal districts and convene a meeting of the National Finance Commission (NFC) ahead of the federal budget. In a press briefing, Saif stressed the need for urgent transfer […]

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