8 h. ago Pakistan snooker association faces financial crisis, seeks government support

The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) is struggling with a serious financial crisis. It has now appealed to the government for urgent funding. According to PBSA officials, the lack of funds is making it nearly impossible to participate in upcoming international events. They highlighted that the team may miss this month’s Asian Team & […]

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31 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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58 h. ago Fazlur Rehman calls for govt support to traders, highlights Karachi’s economic role

KARACHI – JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to support and respect Pakistan’s business community, calling traders the backbone of the country’s economy and key to national progress. During a visit to the residence of Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh in Karachi, Fazlur Rehman met with leading industrialists including Sultan Chawla, Javed […]

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4 d. ago IMF rejection halts Pakistan’s $6 billion refinery upgrade plans

Pakistan’s plans to upgrade its oil refineries hit a roadblock after the IMF rejected key government proposals linked to tax relief. The proposals were designed to support $6 billion in investment aimed at producing cleaner, Euro-V standard fuels. This decision has stalled the upgrade projects, according to officials from the Petroleum Division. The government had […]

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6 d. ago Govt gave maximum relief to salaried class in budget, says finance minister

Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government provided as much relief as possible to the lower and salaried classes. The minister said the aim was to ease the burden on those affected most by inflation. He assured the public that relief measures were designed carefully. These steps reflect the government’s effort to support struggling […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan’s 2025 defense budget sees 20% rise to address growing regional security challenges

Pakistan has raised its defense budget to Rs. 2,550 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This marks a 20% increase from last year’s Rs. 2,122 billion. The government aims to strengthen national security and support the armed forces. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget in the National Assembly, highlighting security challenges and the need […]

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7 d. ago Jam Kamal launches PharmEx Pakistan to boost pharma exports to $3 billion

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has announced the near-launch of PharmEx Pakistan. This is a new Pharma Export Promotion Council under the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). The minister praised the sector’s growth and promised full government support. He said the pharmaceutical industry has strong potential to grow exports. While speaking at […]

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7 d. ago Freelancers warn govt: Tax plan threatens $1B+ in foreign earnings

Pakistan’s freelancers and digital content creators are strongly opposing proposed tax measures in the upcoming federal budget. They believe such policies will hurt the fast-growing digital economy. Experts argue the focus should be on boosting foreign exchange earnings, not taxing struggling freelancers. They are urging the government to support digital workers who bring in millions […]

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2 w. ago PBF calls for stronger government backing to uplift handicrafts sector

LAHORE – The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged the federal and provincial governments to boost support for the handicrafts sector, especially in South Punjab and Balochistan, citing its potential to create jobs and preserve cultural heritage. Ayesha Farooqui, Chairperson of the PBF Women Wing, said traditional crafts from underserved regions are already in demand. […]

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia offers haj helpline in urdu to assist Pakistani pilgrims

The Saudi government has launched round-the-clock multilingual support for Haj pilgrims through its 937 Health Call Centre, now including Urdu to better serve Pakistani and South Asian pilgrims. The move is aimed at ensuring timely medical assistance and information access during the sacred pilgrimage. According to a press release from the Saudi Embassy, the call […]

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3 w. ago Govt pledges full support for textile exports in upcoming budget

  ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has assured the textile sector of strong government support in the upcoming federal budget, aiming to boost exports and strengthen industrial growth. He shared these views during a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) in Islamabad. The PTC delegation, led […]

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3 w. ago Ali Amin’s warning: No IMF support without meeting Imran Khan

Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, has warned that if his party members are not allowed to meet Imran Khan, they will not support the government in meeting IMF conditions. He made this statement after a two-and-a-half-hour meeting with the PTI founder at Adiala Jail. Speaking to the media, Gandapur said the supremacy […]

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4 w. ago PM Laptop Scheme Deadline Extended to June 1 — Apply Now to Secure Your Device

The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme has officially extended its registration deadline from May 20 to June 1, 2025, offering students extra time to apply and benefit from this opportunity. This extension is part of the government’s commitment to promote digital access and support higher education across Pakistan. Under Phase-IV of the scheme, 100,000 laptops […]

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