3 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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4 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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4 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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3 d. ago Sindh presents Rs 3.45 trillion budget with salary and pension increases

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presented the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, totaling Rs 3.45 trillion. He announced a 10 to 12 percent ad hoc relief allowance for government employees. Additionally, five taxes will be abolished to reduce the financial burden on citizens, including the removal of professional tax and entertainment duty. […]

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4 d. ago PM demands report on big salary increase for senate, NA leaders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken serious notice of the sharp increase in salaries for the National Assembly speaker and Senate chairman. He has asked both leaders to explain the reasons behind this large pay raise. The prime minister will decide on the matter after receiving detailed reports from them. This move comes as the […]

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6 d. ago Government raises salaries of senate chairman and NA speaker to Rs 1.3 million

The government approved a big salary increase for the Senate chairman and the National Assembly (NA) speaker. Their pay will rise from Rs 205,000 to Rs 1.3 million. This change makes their monthly salaries five times higher. The increase also includes a 50% allowance, adding Rs 650,000. The new salaries will start in January 2025. […]

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2 w. ago Imran Khan appoints Aliya Hamza as head of PTI Punjab political committee

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has expressed strong objections to the initial formation of the party’s four-member Punjab political committee. He directed party leaders to reissue the notification, appointing MNA Aliya Hamza as the committee’s head. Imran conveyed his decision through Senator Ali Zafar, instructing the leadership to ensure Aliya Hamza’s leadership role […]

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2 w. ago Good news for govt employees about salaries, pensions in Budget 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government’s special committee has assured employees of implementing their demands, including pension reforms and salary increases,

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3 w. ago No final decision yet on civil, military salaries; tax relief planned for salaried class: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that no final decision has been made yet on salary increases for civil and military employees in the upcoming budget. However, the government is actively working on measures to reduce the tax burden on the salaried class. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Aurangzeb stated, “While no concrete announcement […]

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3 w. ago Indus Water Treaty a settled matter, cannot be suspended unilaterally: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Senate strongly reaffirmed on Friday that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a binding, internationally recognized agreement that cannot be unilaterally revoked or altered, dismissing India’s recent actions as a violation of both international law and treaty obligations. Speaking during a Senate debate, Leader of the Opposition Syed Shibli Faraz declared that India’s unilateral […]

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4 w. ago Senate criticizes govt for excluding opposition from committee on indian aggression

During a recent Senate session, opposition leaders strongly criticized the government for not including any opposition members in a special committee. This committee was formed to represent Pakistan’s stance on the recent conflict with India. The session was chaired by Deputy Chairman Senate Syedal Khan Nasir. Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz said the whole nation stands […]

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4 w. ago Chairman Senate attends inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

VATICAN CITY: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani today attended the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. The ceremony marked the formal commencement of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy and was witnessed by an estimated 250,000 attendees, including numerous global leaders and dignitaries. The Chairman Senate’s presence affirms […]

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4 w. ago Political ceasefire possible with PTI’s cooperation: Senator Irfan Siddiqui

PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui Saturday advised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership to stop its aggressive stance and constitute a negotiation committee to work towards a peaceful resolution and genuine political ceasefire. In an excluisve conversation with a private news channel, Senator Irfan Siddiqui emphasized that the Pakistan Muslim League-N’s leadership is always open to serious dialogue […]

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last month Irfan Siddiqui urges PTI to work towards genuine political ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui Saturday advised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership to stop its aggressive stance and constitute a negotiation committee to work towards a peaceful resolution and genuine political ceasefire. In an exclusive conversation with a private news channel, Senator Irfan Siddiqui emphasized that the Pakistan Muslim League-N’s leadership is always open to serious […]

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