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KP Education Budget 2026-27 Revealed
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs468.379 billion for the education sector in the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The announcement came during the budget session of the KP Assembly, where Chief Minister Sohail Afridi outlined the government’s plans to improve educational facilities and expand access...
Public Pressure Wins Fuel Price Relief: Hafiz Naeem
Lahore: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has welcomed the government’s decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices significantly. He described the latest Fuel Price Relief as the outcome of sustained public pressure and a nationwide campaign led by his party.In a statement shared on social media, Hafiz...
Friday Holiday Ends: New Rules for Markets and Malls
The federal government has announced a major policy shift after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the withdrawal of several fuel-saving and austerity measures. As a result, the decision that once reduced government spending on transportation and official operations will no longer remain in effect. The latest development comes as...
Immediate MOU, Open Hormuz: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the long-awaited agreement between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase after both countries completed electronic signatures on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.The development marks a major diplomatic breakthrough. Moreover, it signals a strong commitment from both sides to...
e-Service Centers Launch New Public Facility
Lahore: The Punjab government has introduced a new service that allows citizens to pay their property tax through designated e-Service Centers across the province. The initiative aims to make tax payments easier and improve residents' access to public services.The facility is now available at 15 e-Service Centers established under...
Pakistan Backs Local Solar Industry
Islamabad: The federal government has moved closer to launching a new solar policy aimed at strengthening the Local Solar Industry and reducing Pakistan’s dependence on imported energy equipment.Officials have begun final work on the policy as part of a broader strategy to support domestic manufacturing, expand renewable energy adoption,...
Major Increase in Vehicle Token Tax After 20 Years
Lahore: The Punjab government has announced a major increase in Vehicle Token Tax rates after two decades. The decision was announced in the Finance Bill 2026-27 and forms part of a wider tax reform plan introduced for the new fiscal year.According to the Finance Bill, authorities have raised the...
Pakistan to Host US-Iran Islamabad Agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will play a key diplomatic role this week as it hosts the landmark Islamabad Agreement between the United States and Iran. Leaders and officials will gather in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19 to formalize the peace deal.The Islamabad Agreement marks a breakthrough after months of negotiations between...
Former PML-N Minister Slams Budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s Budget 2026-27 has sparked debate among economists, business leaders, and political figures. While many welcomed some relief measures, several former PML-N leaders questioned the overall direction of government policy.The government announced tax relief for selected groups and introduced incentives for certain sectors. At the same...
Budget Relief for Salaries Below Rs50,000
Islamabad: Government employees have intensified their campaign for budget relief as the federal government prepares to unveil the Budget 2026-27.Thousands of workers from different provinces have started arriving in the capital. They plan to gather outside Parliament House and press the government to address their long-standing demands.Meanwhile, employee representatives...

