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The federal cabinet has approved a proposal for Federal Budget 2024-25 to raise the pensions of federal government employees by 15 percent. Furthermore, the cabinet has approved a significant increase in salaries for federal government employees. Employees in grades 1 to 16 will receive a 25 percent salary increase, while...

As part of the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reform Initiatives for Women’s Mobility, called "Women on Wheels," the government will distribute 22,000 bikes to women across the country. Govt to Provide 22,000 Bikes for Women Across Pakistan According to the Economic Survey released on Tuesday, this project aims to improve women's...

Pakistan Railways has announced a 25% cut in train fares to assist passengers during the Eid ul Adha 2024 celebrations. This fare reduction will be applicable for three days during the Eid ul Adha festival and will apply to all passenger trains, except for special Eid trains. Pakistan Railways Announce...

The Ministry of Interior unveiled a new policy that will no longer issue passports to its nationals seeking asylum in other countries. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that this decision was made due to concerns about national security and safety. Pakistan Govt to Suspend Passports for Asylum Seekers Abroad...

The government has announced Eid ul Adha 2024 holidays, and a notification has been issued by the cabinet division. Eid ul Adha 2024 Holidays Announced According to the notification, the Eid ul Adha holidays will commence on June 17 and conclude on 19 (Monday to Wednesday). The notification stated, "It...

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) has confirmed the sighting of the Zil Hajj moon and announced that Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Adha on June 17. Zil Hajj Moon Sighted, Pakistan to Celebrate Eid ul Adha on June 17 The committee, headed by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, collaborated with...

ISLAMABAD: With 30 electric buses arrived out of the 160 planned for the capital, Islamabad takes a significant step towards modernizing its public transport system. These buses will be operational on different routes, enhancing connectivity and providing eco-friendly transportation for residents. Earlier today, 22 electric buses were delivered to Islamabad,...

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday announced an increase in electricity prices by Rs. 3.33 per unit due to fuel cost adjustments for April 2024. Nepra Increases Electricity Prices The updated electricity tariff will apply only for one month, with the additional amount to be collected from...

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced the summer vacations for all schools and colleges in the Islamabad Capital Territory. The summer holidays will start on June 10, 2024, and extend until July 31, 2024. Islamabad Announces Summer Vacations for Schools and Colleges However, the students enrolled in undergraduate...

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa presided over an important meeting regarding the development of Sector E-12 at the CDA headquarters on Monday. The Senior officers of CDA attended the meeting. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed the resumption of stalling works on development in Sector E-12...

The Power Division has dismissed rumors about ending the solar net metering policy, calling them false and baseless. The spokesperson for the Power Division emphasized that news channels should verify such information with the ministry before broadcasting it. The Power Division clarified that no instructions have been received from the...

Pakistan’s main moon sighting committee, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal, will meet on Friday, June 7, to observe the Zilhajj moon for Eid ul Adha 2024. The meeting will take place at the Met Department office in Karachi, led by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Eid ul Adha...