43 m. 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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16 h. ago Asad Umar criticizes budget, urges all parties to unite for a way forward

ISLAMABAD: Former federal finance minister Asad Umar expressed deep concerns over the current political and economic situation in Pakistan, urging all political parties to unite and find a way forward to resolve the ongoing political crisis. Speaking to the media on Monday, Umar emphasized that the country is caught in a dangerous political quagmire, and […]

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16 h. ago Suzuki Alto VXL to cost Rs33.24Lac after new proposed Taxes in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – Suzuki Alto, one of cheapest cars in Pakistan, gets more expensive as the government imposes New Levy and

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16 h. ago PTI seeks PPP support for budget walkout in parliamentary meeting

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally reached out to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support in boycotting the upcoming federal budget vote. The two parties held a key meeting at Parliament House on Monday, where PTI leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, also a former speaker, […]

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17 h. ago UHS approves affiliation of Narowal Medical College, reforms in PG programs

LAHORE – The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved the affiliation of the newly established Narowal Medical College, under

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19 h. ago Mustafa Qureshi reveals Humayun Saeed’s real age, internet reacts

Pakistani actor Mustafa Qureshi recently caused a stir by revealing Humayun Saeed’s real age during a public event. The moment took place at a “Meet and Greet” session held at the Karachi Press Club, where Humayun Saeed was the guest of honor. During the event, Qureshi praised Humayun’s acting skills and referred to his luck, […]

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19 h. ago Sindh budget sparks criticism over big deficit and Karachi neglect

The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) has raised strong concerns about the Sindh government’s new budget for 2025–26. The council criticized the budget for increasing the fiscal deficit, cutting support to local governments, and neglecting Karachi’s development needs. This year’s budget shows a deficit of Rs38.5 billion, compared to a balanced budget last year. […]

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20 h. ago Punjab announces 10% salary hike, 5% pension increase in ‘people

LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a 10% increase in salaries and a 5% rise in pensions for government employees under the 2025–26 provincial budget, which officials describe as “people-friendly” and focused on development. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman shared the details during his budget speech at the Punjab Assembly on Monday. […]

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20 h. ago Ali Zafar slams budget 2025, warns it could paralyze Pakistan’s industry

ISLAMABAD – PTI Senator Ali Zafar has sharply criticized the federal government’s proposed budget, warning that it could seriously damage Pakistan’s already struggling industrial sector. He accused the authorities of burdening the economy with excessive taxes and flawed fiscal policies. Speaking during a Senate session on Monday, Zafar questioned the government’s claim that new taxes […]

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21 h. ago ATC rejects more chances as Imran Khan refuses polygraph tests twice

LAHORE – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has issued a written verdict denying any further chances to PTI founder Imran Khan after he refused to undergo polygraphic and photogrammetric tests twice. The three-page ruling highlights that the investigation has been hindered by his repeated non-cooperation. The court stated that Imran Khan was given full […]

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21 h. ago New Minimum Wage set at Rs40000 per month in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced a new minimum monthly wage of Rs40,000 for workers across the region, effective

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21 h. ago Punjab allocates Rs79.5 billion for free medicines in budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab has allocated a record Rs630.5 billion for the health sector in the budget for the fiscal year

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21 h. ago France shuts Israeli weapons stands at Paris airshow, sparking diplomatic tension

Paris – France closed four major Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow after the firms refused to remove offensive weapons from their displays. This decision, made by French authorities, has caused sharp criticism from Israel and highlighted growing tensions between the two traditional allies. The Israeli companies affected include Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, and […]

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22 h. ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 7% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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22 h. ago Salaries Up 10%, Pensions Raised by 5% in Punjab Budget 2025

LAHORE – Punjab government on Monday announced considerable salary increase for its employees, with 10% hike in pay and a

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22 h. ago PTI proposes PPP boycott of federal budget to block government’s approval

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally urged the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to boycott the upcoming federal budget vote. This strategic move aims to increase pressure on the government and block the budget’s approval in the National Assembly. Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser met with PPP’s Raja Pervez Ashraf at Parliament House to discuss a joint […]

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22 h. ago Rs5.3 Trillion Punjab Budget 2025 unveiled with major allocations for Development, Youth, and Health

LAHORE – Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman unveiled a record-breaking Rs5.3 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26,

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22 h. ago Saudi Airlines Flight With 250 Hajj Pilgrims Catches Fire After Landing at Lucknow Airport

A disaster was narrowly averted on Sunday when a Saudi Airlines aircraft carrying 250 Hajj pilgrims caught fire shortly after landing at Lucknow’s Amausi Airport. The fire, which began in the aircraft’s left wheel, caused sparks and smoke to billow out during taxiing on the runway, alarming passengers and crew. The aircraft, Flight SV 3112, […]

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23 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs5.3 trillion budget with 10% pay raise and no new taxes

Punjab’s Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman presented the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a total volume of Rs5,335 billion. The budget session took place in the Punjab Assembly on Monday, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her cabinet joined virtually from Iran due to official commitments. Meanwhile, opposition members gathered before the speaker’s […]

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23 h. ago Pakistan powers up: final agreements for Karachi’s nuclear plants approved

Pakistan is moving ahead with signing power purchase agreements for its two major nuclear power plants in Karachi — K-2 and K-3. These agreements involve three parties: the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), and the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G). The approval came during a recent meeting of […]

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