Assessment warns that rising oil, freight and fertiliser costs, along with risks to remittances, could deepen poverty and increase economic vulnerability.
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EOBI plans pensioners database cleansing to improve records, recover contributions
Third-party review forms part of a broader reform programme to modernise EOBI, expand pension coverage and strengthen contribution recovery.
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Pakistan sets professor salary at up to Rs712,030 under revised pay package
Government revises Tenure Track System salaries from July 1, 2026, with universities directed to meet the financial impact from their own resources.
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Pakistan allocates Rs1.17 trillion for pensions in FY2026-27
Military and civil pension allocations increase by nearly 12%, while funding for the Federal Pension Fund more than doubles.
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Punjab makes e-payment mandatory for property tax transactions
Punjab Finance Act, 2026 introduces compulsory electronic tax payments and replaces the monthly late payment surcharge with a quarterly mechanism.
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MA degree holder working as sweeper in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Court directs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to consider assigning employee a post matching his qualifications after 10 years of service.
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PM Shehbaz directs wider adoption of QR code-based digital payments
Prime minister calls for faster shift to a cashless economy, expanded QR payments and full digitisation of overseas remittances
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Pakistan condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirms unwavering support
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounces attacks on the Kingdom and reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and Saudi Arabia’s security
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FCC sets aside Supreme Court’s Monal Restaurant verdict, orders fresh hearing
Constitutional court directs trial courts to decide ownership disputes independently while regulatory authorities handle administrative matters
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Pakistan launches monsoon 2026 strategic plan
Government adopts 240-day preparedness programme to strengthen flood defences, early warning systems and climate resilience
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