Government Policies

Lahore: During the hearing of a smog-related case, the Lahore High Court expressed serious concern over large-scale tree cutting at Mayo Hospital, Punjab University, and multiple development projects. The court

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased property valuation rates in most areas of the Islamabad Capital Territory by 15 to 75 percent, while excluding Defence Housing Authority

LAHORE: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a new policy for replacing meters of consumers shifted to solar systems across all power distribution companies, including LESCO. Under

ISLAMABAD: Electricity prices may increase as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) considers a hike of 48 paisa per unit following a sharp rise in power consumption across the

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced significant relief measures to support Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors, including a reduction of Rs4.04 per unit in industrial electricity tariffs, lowering wheeling

LAHORE: Development work worth Rs 5 billion is progressing rapidly in Punjab Assembly constituency PP-153, it was informed during a review meeting chaired by Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafiq.

LAHORE: The Punjab Development Working Party has approved Rs 56 billion for various development schemes during its 62nd meeting for fiscal year 2025–26, held at the Planning and Development Board.

ISLAMABAD: A proposal linked to the reported 28th Constitutional Amendment has surfaced, suggesting a major administrative restructuring in Pakistan through the creation of new provinces. According to the proposal, Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched large-scale urban development projects in 51 cities under a flagship initiative led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The chief minister has assumed direct

ISLAMABAD: The Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project has become fully operational, adding 1,410 megawatts of low-cost electricity to Pakistan’s national grid. Officials said the project will significantly reduce reliance on