9 h. ago KP government objects to federal committee on merged districts, demands inclusion

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised strong objections to the federal committee formed to manage affairs in the merged tribal districts. KP officials say the committee was created without consulting the province, which they find unacceptable. Barrister Saif, KP’s Information Advisor, attended the committee meeting in Islamabad representing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, along […]

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7 d. ago Kashmir Committee Chairman elevated to federal minister rank

Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir and Member of the National Assembly, has been accorded the status of Federal Minister. A formal notification to this effect has been issued by the Cabinet Secretariat and received by the National Assembly Secretariat. According to the notification, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, in […]

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7 d. ago 50pc hike in fixed gas charges notified for domestic consumers

The government on Sunday notified a 50 per cent increase in fixed gas charges for domestic consumers, according to a notification from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). On Friday, the federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved the hike in fixed gas charges for all consumers from July 1. The ECC decided to […]

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9 d. ago SOE losses hit Rs1.9 billion daily, govt warned of urgent reforms

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are losing nearly Rs1.9 billion every day, with total accumulated losses now reaching Rs5.8 trillion, sparking alarm within the federal government. In a recent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, officials presented a bleak report covering July to December 2024. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistanis spend over Rs317 billion on foreign online platforms in 2024–25

ISLAMABAD — Pakistanis spent more than Rs317 billion on various online platforms run by foreign tech companies during the 2024–25 fiscal year, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance. Over 42.6 million transactions were recorded during this period. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial presented data highlighting top platforms […]

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2 w. ago Textile exporters urge govt to fix budget anomalies and reconsider new tax rules

LAHORE – Pakistan’s leading textile exporters have urged the government to adopt key industry proposals through the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) budget anomaly committee to safeguard export growth and jobs. In a joint post-budget meeting, the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) and the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) raised […]

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2 w. ago Saif demands release of Rs267bn for development of merged tribal districts

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Dr. Saif, has called on the federal government to immediately release the remaining Rs267 billion from the Rs350 billion allocated under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award for the merged tribal districts. Saif accused the federal government of intentionally delaying the disbursement, which he argued is severely hindering […]

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2 w. ago Govt approves Rs36 billion uplift package for KP’s merged districts

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has approved a major development package worth Rs35.97 billion for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), aiming to bring long-term progress and stability to the region. Approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the package is a key part of the government’s ongoing efforts to uplift areas that were once […]

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3 w. ago Senate urges FBR to set clear limits for arrests in tax fraud cases

ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to define clear thresholds for allowing arrests in tax fraud cases under the proposed Finance Bill 2025-26. Lawmakers stressed the need for fairness and clarity before granting such powers. In the current proposal, FBR seeks powers to arrest individuals, […]

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