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PM Shehbaz Orders Bi-Monthly Performance Reviews for Ministries to Boost Governance Efficiency

July 16, 2025 No Comments

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the performance of federal ministries and divisions will be evaluated every two months, in a move aimed at enhancing governance accountability, public service delivery, and institutional transparency. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Reform and Performance Delivery

Govt Fixes Ex-Mill Sugar Price at Rs165 per Kg to Curb Market Speculation

July 14, 2025 No Comments

Islamabad – July 14, 2025: In a bid to control rising sugar prices and curb hoarding, the federal government has officially fixed the ex-mill price of sugar at Rs165 per kilogram, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Food Security & Research. The decision follows recommendations by

IMF Approves First Review of Pakistan’s $7 Billion Loan, Cites “Strong” Progress on Reforms

July 13, 2025 No Comments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, acknowledging the country’s “strong” progress on economic reforms. This positive assessment is a critical milestone for the country as it seeks to stabilize its economy, curb inflation, and restore investor confidence. Pakistan’s government, under

NEPRA Approves Rs4.03 Per Unit Refund for K-Electric Consumers in July Bills

July 9, 2025 No Comments

Karachi – July 1, 2025: In a welcome relief for Karachi’s electricity consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a refund of Rs4.03 per unit in electricity bills for K-Electric (KE) consumers for the month of July 2025. The decision, announced on Monday, is based on monthly

Pakistan Approves Import of 500,000 Tonnes of Sugar to Stabilize Domestic Prices

July 8, 2025 No Comments

Islamabad – June 30, 2025: In an effort to curb rising inflation and ensure price stability, the federal government has approved the import of up to 500,000 tonnes of sugar, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in Azerbaijan to Attend 17th ECO Summit

July 3, 2025 No Comments

Baku – June 26, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday to represent Pakistan at the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). The high-level gathering of regional leaders aims to boost economic integration, connectivity, and sustainable development across ECO member states. The premier was

KP Protests Omission of Key Power Projects from Centre’s Energy Expansion Plan

July 2, 2025 No Comments

Peshawar – June 25, 2025: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has formally protested the federal government’s exclusion of two major hydropower projects from the latest National Electricity Plan 2024–30, accusing the Centre of undermining provincial development rights and energy autonomy. The projects in question — Balakot Hydropower Project (300MW) and

President Zardari Gives Assent to Finance Act 2025, Paving Way for Rs17.57 Trillion Budget

June 30, 2025 No Comments

Islamabad, June 30, 2025 – President Asif Ali Zardari has formally signed the Finance Act 2025, which enacts the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year with an allocation of Rs17.57 trillion, effective from July 1. The Presidential assent, issued on June 27 and notified in the official gazette, marks the

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Anchored in Geo-Economics, Regional Peace: FM Ishaq Dar

June 30, 2025 No Comments

Islamabad – June 24, 2025: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a foreign policy rooted in geo-economics, regional peace, and international cooperation, while calling for dialogue and stability across South Asia. Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) during a policy roundtable, Dar emphasized that economic

Rs75 Trillion ‘Black Hole’: SOEs and Pensions Outpace Pakistan’s Development, Defence Spending

June 28, 2025 No Comments

Islamabad – June 22, 2025: A staggering Rs75 trillion fiscal burden created by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and pension liabilities is threatening Pakistan’s economic stability, according to new data released in the government’s fiscal report. This hidden financial black hole has now overtaken combined allocations for development projects and even defence

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PM Shehbaz Orders Bi-Monthly Performance Reviews for Ministries to Boost Governance Efficiency

Govt Fixes Ex-Mill Sugar Price at Rs165 per Kg to Curb Market Speculation

IMF Approves First Review of Pakistan’s $7 Billion Loan, Cites “Strong” Progress on Reforms

NEPRA Approves Rs4.03 Per Unit Refund for K-Electric Consumers in July Bills

Pakistan Approves Import of 500,000 Tonnes of Sugar to Stabilize Domestic Prices

PM Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in Azerbaijan to Attend 17th ECO Summit

KP Protests Omission of Key Power Projects from Centre’s Energy Expansion Plan

President Zardari Gives Assent to Finance Act 2025, Paving Way for Rs17.57 Trillion Budget

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Anchored in Geo-Economics, Regional Peace: FM Ishaq Dar

Rs75 Trillion ‘Black Hole’: SOEs and Pensions Outpace Pakistan’s Development, Defence Spending

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