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The federal government of Pakistan will present the budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the National Assembly on June 7, 2024 (Friday). The budget session will start on June 6 (Thursday), and the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, will present the budget on June 7....

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert about a severe heatwave expected to begin on Tuesday, affecting various regions significantly. NDMA Issues Heatwave Alert for Punjab and Sindh According to an NDMA alert, the heatwave will hit Punjab and Sindh from Thursday and last until the 27th...

The federal government of Pakistan plans to replace solar net metering with “gross metering” to discourage in-house power generation. This new policy, initiated by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government, aims to significantly reduce the financial benefits of generating power through rooftop solar panels. Under the proposed gross metering policy,...

The Government of Pakistan has issued an alert for Pakistani nationals in Kyrgyzstan and activated the Crisis Management Unit for their assistance. If you need any assistance, you can contact the government's Crisis Management Unit at 051-9203108 or 051-9203094, or email us at cmu1@mofa.gov.pk. Attention Pakistani Nationals in the Kyrgyz...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Saturday that the government had contacted Kyrgyz authorities to ensure the safety of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, following incidents of mob violence. Pakistan Responds to Violence Against Students in Kyrgyzstan According to Pakistan’s Embassy, foreign students in Bishkek, including...

Rain-wind and thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various parts of Pakistan on Friday evening/night, Saturday, and Sunday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a shallow westerly wave will likely impact the upper and western parts of the country starting Friday evening. Weather Alert: Rain Expected in Islamabad...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that facilities for issuing and renewing Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) will soon be available at the Union Council level throughout Pakistan. During his visit to NADRA headquarters in Islamabad on Friday, he directed the immediate finalization of this plan. Union Councils to Facilitate...

The government is considering to levy a carbon tax on petroleum and similar products. This move is part of a broader effort to implement an integrated general sales tax (GST) as recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The aim is to adopt a value-added tax (VAT) system for better...

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced new school timings for all educational institutes under its authority, starting May 20, 2024, until further notice. Islamabad Revised School Timings Amid Heatwave For single-shift schools, the hours will be 7:30 am to 1:00 pm from Monday to Thursday, and 7:30 am...

Today, Pakistan will experience a mix of hot and dry conditions across most of the country. However, some areas can expect a change in the weather pattern. Weather Update for Major Cities on Friday - May 17th Islamabad and Rawalpindi: The twin cities can expect a mainly hot and dry...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently proposed that Pakistan raise its general sales tax (GST) to 18 percent, suggesting this during extensive talks held over four rounds between the IMF delegation and Pakistani officials regarding a potential new loan arrangement. IMF Wants Pakistan to Raise General Sales Tax Expressing concerns...

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), in the latest weather update, stated that heatwave conditions are predicted in the country during the upcoming week. Furthermore, there are chances of dust and thunderstorms in the upper parts from May 16th to 19th. Weather Update: Heatwave Expected Nationwide Next Week Met office informed...