ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a Salary Pension Increase for government employees and retirees as part of Pakistan’s Budget 2026-27, providing financial relief amid ongoing inflationary pressures and rising living costs. The decision, endorsed during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, includes a 7 percent increase in salaries and pensions for…
ISLAMABAD (PNP) – Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday outlined the government’s ongoing diplomatic engagement on a range of regional and international issues, including efforts to secure the release of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates, mediation initiatives in the Middle East, concerns over India’s statements on water resources and internal situation of Azad Kashmir, and…
Section 144 Muharram restrictions imposed across Punjab from 1st to 10th Muharram to ensure security, religious harmony, and public safety.
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended existing Austerity Measures until June 30, 2026 and approved revised business operating hours, allowing standalone grocery and kiryana stores to remain open until 10pm. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime…
Electricity Tariff Relief: Government Issues Notification for Reduced Power Rates Electricity Tariff Relief has officially come into effect after the federal government issued a notification reducing electricity rates for consumers across Pakistan. The move follows approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and is aimed at easing the financial burden on households and…
