12 h. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa increases fines for traffic violations under new measures

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced significant increases in traffic fines as part of the 2025-26 Finance Bill. The new regulations target a variety of traffic offenses, with a focus on three-wheelers and underage drivers. For the first time, three-wheeled vehicles such as rickshaws and loaders have their own dedicated category in the budget, […]

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42 h. ago Punjab budget reveals major increases for CM office, governor house, and ministers’ offices

Punjab’s new budget shows significant increases in spending for top government offices. Documents reveal a major rise in funds for the Chief Minister’s Office, Governor House, and provincial ministers. The budget was presented in the Punjab Assembly just a day ago. According to official records, the Chief Minister’s Office budget has increased by Rs. 230 […]

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2 d. 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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2 d. 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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2 d. 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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5 d. ago KP unveils Rs2.1 trillion budget with pay hikes, reforms and development focus

  PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a Rs2.119 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The budget proposes a 10% increase in salaries for government employees and a 7% hike in pensions. The provincial minimum wage has also been raised from Rs36,000 to Rs40,000. Provincial Finance Minister Aftab Alam presented the budget, highlighting […]

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8 d. ago Budget 2025 imposes 18% tax on imported solar panels to boost local industry

The federal government presented the Budget 2025-26 in the National Assembly today. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a key proposal aimed at reforming the country’s sales tax system. One of the major changes includes imposing a new tax on solar panel imports. The finance minister announced an 18% sales tax on imported solar panels. This […]

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8 d. ago Budget 2025: Family Pensions duration in Pakistan revised in major overhaul

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government unveiled major pension reforms as part of Budget 2024-2025, in bid to improve fiscal stability and

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1 week ago CM Maryam orders registration of all restaurants and wedding halls across Punjab

LAHORE – Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the registration of all restaurants and wedding halls in Punjab, in a move aimed at formalising the sector and increasing the province’s tax base. The decision was made during a high-level meeting and will apply to both small and large establishments. CM Maryam made it clear that […]

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1 week ago Sindh govt approves new traffic rules with fines up to Rs300,000

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Law and Home, Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar, to discuss amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules. The session featured comprehensive discussions, consultations, and proposals, resulting in effective and practical decisions. Key decisions included mandatory fitness certification for both commercial and non-commercial vehicles, outsourcing vehicle fitness […]

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1 week ago Karachi moves to ban rickshaws, enforce heavy fines on traffic violations

The Sindh government has approved major changes to traffic rules in Karachi, including a complete ban on four-seater rickshaws and strict penalties for traffic violations. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Sindh Interior and Law Minister Zia Lanjar, with top officials from the police, transport, and legal departments in attendance. According to […]

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1 week ago International travel ban, hefty fines: New measures approved to curb traffic violation

KARACHI – In response to increasing traffic violations in Karachi, the Sindh government has approved a draft of the most

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3 w. ago Punjab to increase traffic fines by 10% as reforms unveiled to curb violations

LAHORE – The Punjab government has decided to increase the fines for traffic violations by up to 10 percent as

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3 w. ago CM Maryam announces expanding Honahar Scholarships, building AI, computer labs in 6,000 govt schools

Punjab CM says, ‘becoming a Chief Minister is easy, but serving people is hard task’ Advises the students to use their right to freedom of expression responsibly LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday announced further increasing the number of Honahar Scholarships next year and building AI and computer labs in 6,000 government schools, […]

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4 w. ago Lahore traffic police enforce direct arrest for serious violations

Lahore traffic police have introduced strict new measures to tackle traffic violations in the city, replacing fines with direct arrests or FIR registrations for serious offenses. This step comes as part of an effort to restore discipline on Lahore’s roads amid rising traffic chaos and accidents. Officials noted that habitual offenders have often ignored challans, […]

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