Pakistan to Introduce New Polymer Currency Notes by Year-End 2024
Pakistan is set to replace all of its existing currency notes, ranging from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000, by the…
Category: Economy
ADB Country Director Meets President Zardari: A Step Towards Strengthening Economic Ties
In a significant development, the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Country Director for Pakistan met with President Asif Ali Zardari to…
PM Shehbaz Sharif to Reveal Ambitious 5-Year Economic Plan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to unveil an ambitious five-year economic plan aimed at steering Pakistan towards sustainable growth…
FBR Takes Action Against Officers Seeking ‘Choice Postings’ 2024
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is taking a stern approach towards officers who are actively seeking ‘choice…
Government Opts to Retain 1 Health Ministry, Plans Structural Reforms
The federal government has decided against abolishing the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation, and Coordination, despite earlier discussions suggesting…
Schedule for Privatization of DISCOs Prepared, International 1 Advertising Launched
The federal government has accelerated the privatization process of Pakistan’s Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) with significant steps already underway. This…
Punjab University Introduces Rs. 6,000 Fee for Degree Collection Amid Financial Challenges
Punjab University, one of Pakistan’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions, has introduced a significant policy change amid ongoing financial…
Pakistan to Begin Commercial Hemp Cultivation in January 2025, Eyeing Billion-Dollar Market
In a groundbreaking move aimed at entering the lucrative global hemp market, the Pakistani government has announced plans to allow…
Senate Committee Agrees to Dissolve Ministry of Industries and Production, Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division)
The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution has reached a consensus to dissolve two key federal ministries: the Ministry of Industries…
Ahsan Iqbal Emphasizes Economic Restoration as Pakistan’s Top 1 Priority
Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, emphasized on Sunday that the restoration of Pakistan’s economy remains the government’s foremost challenge.…
Government Poised to Introduce Fuel Price Adjustment in Gas Bills 2024
In a significant move aimed at addressing the financial challenges within Pakistan’s energy sector, the federal government is reportedly planning…
Google Unveils AI Academy in Pakistan to Propel Startup Growth 2024
Google for Startups has taken a monumental step in fostering technological innovation in Pakistan by launching an ‘AI Academy’ aimed…
Government Set to Expand Benazir Income Support Program to Reach 10 Million Beneficiaries
The federal government has made a strategic decision to significantly expand the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), with a target…
Punjab Government Announces Rs. 14 Per Unit Relief for Electricity Consumers in August and September
In a significant move aimed at alleviating the financial burden on electricity consumers in Punjab, the provincial government has announced…
Government Bolsters Bureaucracy with Over 60 Promotions
In a significant administrative development, the government has promoted over 60 bureaucrats from Grade 18 to Grade 19, as per…
Punjab Government Rolls Out 1 Free Solar Panels for Citizens Under Roshan Gharana Programme
In a significant step towards providing relief to the citizens of Punjab, the provincial government has approved the Chief Minister…
Punjab Overhauls Property Tax System with New Valuation Formula 2024
The Punjab Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Department (PETSCD) has introduced a significant change to the property tax system, marking…
Government Expected to Slash Petrol and Diesel Prices This Week
The federal government is likely to bring much-needed relief to the public this week with a significant reduction in the…
Karachiites to Face 1 Additional Charges in Electricity Bills as KMC Introduces New Municipal Tax
Residents of Karachi are set to experience an increase in their electricity bills as the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has…