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The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced holidays for Eid ul Adha, according to a notification issued by the relevant department. The holidays will be observed from June 17 to June 19, which are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. KP Govt Announces Eid Holidays As these dates coincide with the...

Pakistan’s Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has allocated Rs. 4 billion for promoting electric bikes (e-bikes) and Rs. 2 billion for energy-saving fans in the latest 2024-25 Budget. These funds are aimed at reducing carbon emissions from transportation and lowering energy consumption. Budget 2024-25 Focuses on E-Bikes and Energy-Saving Fans...

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has unveiled the Federal Budget 2024-25 valued at Rs. 18.887 trillion in the National Assembly session, following a slight delay due to opposition protests. Despite the disruption, budget copies were distributed among members. Federal Budget 2024-25 Key Points Key Points of Federal Budget 2024-25: Kissan Package:...

The new income tax slabs for salaried individuals have been revealed in the federal budget for 2024-25. Starting July 1, 2024, a higher rate of income tax will be applied to those with an annual taxable income exceeding Rs. 600,000. Income Tax Rates Increased With New Budget 2024-25 Key Changes...

The Federal Government has announced an increase in the general sales tax (GST) for branded shoes and clothes in order to increase GST on the textile products in budget 2024-25. Govt Raises Sales Tax on Branded Shoes and Clothes According to the details, the sales tax (GST) has been increased...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s federal government announced on Wednesday an increase in the minimum basic salary from Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 37,000 in the Federal Budget 2024-25. Govt Raises Basic Salary for Private and Public Employees in Budget 2024-25 This change is part of a larger plan to improve the...

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...

The Punjab government has put strict rules in place ahead of Eid ul Adha 2024 to ensure public safety and cleanliness. They have banned the burning of animal heads and trotters in public areas across the province under Section 144. Punjab Govt Bans Burning of Animal Waste During Eid ul...

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...

A well-known TV and film actress, Khushboo, was shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this week in the latest attack against female performers in a conservative region once famous for its Pashto language cinema called Pollywood. Pollywood cinema, that was once thriving in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's capital, has been the...

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...