The federal government has decided to increase the salaries and pensions in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-26,… Read More
Punjab to Transform Rural Areas into Model Villages
The Punjab government has approved an ambitious plan to convert the province’s rural areas into modern, well-equipped model villages. Chief… Read More
Movie Ticket Prices to Become More Expensive After Budget
The federal government has decided to end the income tax exemption granted to cinemas, reversing a relief measure that was… Read More
Punjab Wildlife Department Rescues African Lion After Viral TikTok Sparks Outrage
A disturbing TikTok video showing an African male lion being mishandled has prompted the Punjab Wildlife Department to take urgent… Read More
FBR to Abolish 4% Further Sales Tax to Bring Unregistered Dealers, Wholesalers & Retailers Under Tax Net
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed abolishing the 4 percent “further sales tax” currently imposed on supplies made… Read More
Pakistan Allocated 0.9% of GDP to Health in FY2024-25
Pakistan’s public health spending remains critically low, with the government allocating just 0.9% of GDP, amounting to Rs. 924.9 billion,… Read More
PIA Revenue Falls 16% in FY2024-25
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) reported a 16.8% decline in operating revenue for the calendar year 2024, with earnings falling to… Read More
Govt Allocated Rs. 61.1 Billion to HEC in FY 2024-25
The Federal Government allocated Rs. 61.12 billion to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the implementation of 159 development projects… Read More
Pakistan Spends Less Than 1% of GDP on Education
Pakistan’s investment in education continues to lag behind international standards, with cumulative education expenditures by the federal and provincial governments… Read More
Enrollment in Universities Decreases by 13%
University enrollment in Pakistan has seen a significant decline, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 released just ahead of the… Read More
Punjab Launches Crackdown on Unregistered Restaurants and Wedding Halls
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to launch an immediate crackdown on unregistered restaurants and wedding halls across the… Read More
Govt Reveals Gap Between Male and Female Literacy Rates
Pakistan’s national literacy rate has touched 61%, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25, released ahead of the federal budget. The… Read More
