ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced changes to the Coal Import Duty structure under Budget 2026-27 as part of broader fiscal and energy-sector reforms linked to commitments under Pakistan’s ongoing program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The measure, unveiled during the federal budget presentation, is intended to streamline taxation in the energy sector, improve…
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…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved Pakistan’s $3 billion loan program. The Executive Board of the IMF approved the standby agreement with Pakistan. With IMF approval, $1.2 billion will be released immediately, with $1.8 billion scheduled after reassessments in November and February. The International Monetary Fund says that Pakistan has to stick…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that Iran’s membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will be formally approved at the proposed meeting on July 4. This was announced by the Russian Foreign Minister in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Center in Moscow. He said that a memorandum of understanding…
Texas: The resolution of Sindhi culture has been approved in the assembly of the US state of Texas. According to the details, the resolution of Sindhi culture was approved in the assembly of the American state of Texas, the Pakistani origin member of the Texas Assembly Dr. Sulaiman Lalani presented the resolution in the house….
A resolution was passed to rejoin Syria in the Arab League. Arab League spokesman Jamal Rushdi said from Cairo that the resolution was approved at a meeting of Arab League foreign ministers. On the other hand, the news agency says that after the 2011 civil war in Syria, Syria’s membership in the Arab League was…
Features of 2-year associate degree and 4-year BS program are clear, approval has been called before Eid – File Photo Karachi: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has approved the Undergraduate and MPhil/PhD Policy for Universities and Degree Colleges across the country, both policies will be applicable from the same year 2023 and will be…
File photo The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to cut federal spending. The bill proposed by Republican members also includes a provision to increase the debt ceiling. In the House of Representatives, the Republican bill was approved by a vote of 217 to 215, however, 4 Republican members of the House of…
Members of the European Parliament have expressed concern that interference in our democratic system and manipulation of information is expected to increase ahead of the European elections in 2024. Adequate funding is therefore essential to combat misinformation and maintain the democratic process. These views were expressed by members of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on…
File photo: The United Nations Human Rights Council overwhelmingly approved the OIC resolution against the Israeli occupation. Pakistan presented OIC resolution against occupation of Beit al-Maqdis and Golan Heights. There were 38 votes in favor of the resolution and 4 against. 5 countries did not participate in the voting. United States and Great Britain were…
