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Islamabad: The government has reduced the withholding tax on property purchases for registered tax filers from 2.5% to 1.25%, aiming to promote investment in the....

In a major relief for property owners, the federal government has reduced the holding tax applied on property transfers. The adjustment aims to facilitate smoother....

Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal government has proposed a defence budget of Rs. 3,000 billion for the fiscal year 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in....

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has proposed a 7% increase in salaries for public sector employees under the FY2026‑27 budget, according to official budget documents.....

Karachi’s Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is set to receive 256 electric buses, significantly improving urban mobility across the city. The 21-kilometre corridor....

The multi-billion-rupee National Police Hospital in Islamabad has been shelved at the final stage due to escalating costs and planning issues. Initially designed as a....

Islamabad: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has begun a comprehensive modernization and restructuring process to align with international standards and improve effectiveness. The initiative....

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings for dust storms, heavy rainfall, and potential hailstorms across various parts of the country starting June....

Pakistan is set to develop its first deep-conversion petroleum refinery in Hub, Balochistan, with an estimated $4.5 billion investment. The project under the Greenfield Refinery....

Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal debt has surged to an unprecedented Rs 81,930 billion, breaking all previous records, according to reports on June 9, 2026. In the....