Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered strict safeguards on the FBR’s arrest powers in the Finance Bill 2025-26, directing the formation of a special committee to prevent harassment of taxpayers ...

The Lahore High Court declined immediate reopening of vape and e-cigarette shops sealed under Punjab’s ban and sought responses from top provincial officials following a petition by traders citing ...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders world‑class IT training in schools, colleges, and summer camps, aiming to equip youth with global‑grade digital skills and turn Pakistan into a regional tech ...

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar warns that any aggression against Pakistan will be met with force, reaffirms nuclear readiness, condemns attacks on Iran, and rejects fake news about threats to Israel. Highlights ...

Airports Security Force (ASF) officials at the Islamabad airport on Monday claimed to have seized crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, worth Rs100 million from a passenger traveling to Muscat.

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari calls the 2025‑26 budget “historic,” announcing health cards for journalists and artists, a new Cinema Fund, plans for a Film City, and record‑high salaries ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs will begin advance registration for Hajj 2026 in the next few days, making early registration mandatory for all pilgrims under government and private schemes. Token ...

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar warns that any aggression against Pakistan will be met with force, reaffirms nuclear readiness, condemns ...

Punjab’s 2025–26 budget includes Rs4 billion for a solar panel scheme, a 359% rise in the transport budget, and Rs8.3 billion for shrimp farming to boost renewable energy and agricultural ...

Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) and Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony jointly organized central ceremony to mark the death anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji at the Gurdwara Dera ...

Gold prices in Pakistan dropped by Rs700 per tola to Rs362,300, while global rates fell by $18 to $3,414 per ounce. Silver prices remained unchanged, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and ...

The Punjab government has set the minimum wage at Rs40,000 in its 2025–26 budget, up from Rs37,000. A 10% salary increase for employees from Grades 1 to 22 and a 5% pension hike were also announced.