Islamabad, February 24, 2026 – In a major stride toward building a unified, secure, and future-ready digital identity ecosystem, the federal government has officially upgraded Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) and Pakistan Origin Card (POC) frameworks under its flagship vision of “One Nation – One Identity.”
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Suspension isn’t termination: Supreme Court protects civil servants’ salaries
Islamabad, February 23, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that suspension from service does not amount to dismissal or termination, and therefore, a suspended civil servant remains entitled to full salary, allowances, and all other service benefits during the suspension period.
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NADRA relaxes conditional verification requirements for CNIC to bridge identity gap
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has launched a major policy shift to achieve universal identity registration as the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) relaxed conditional verification requirements for the issuance of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), targeting the country’s remaining 1.7 percent gap in adult enrollment.
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Pakistan sets Rs300 as minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr for 2026
Islamabad, February 22, 2026 – Pakistan has announced that the minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya for 2026 will be set at Rs300 per person, with amounts calculated according to different food categories and prevailing market prices. The move aims to make it easier for Muslims across the country to fulfill their religious obligations ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Government to cut taxes to lower electricity tariffs: Awais Leghari
Dera Ghazi Khan, February 22, 2026 – Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari on Saturday said the government is actively working to reduce electricity tariffs by cutting taxes, aiming to provide tangible relief to households, businesses, and industries struggling with rising energy costs.
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Supreme Court rules blocking CNIC violates fundamental rights
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared illegal the Sindh High Court’s order to block a citizen’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to enforce a court judgment, ruling that depriving a person of their CNIC infringes on the fundamental right to life.
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Karachi remains integral to Sindh as Assembly rejects divisive separation attempts
The Provincial Assembly of Sindh on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution opposing any attempt to divide Sindh or carve out Karachi as a separate province, affirming the province’s territorial integrity and historical significance.
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Pakistan records sharp weekly inflation increase as Ramazan begins
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in weekly inflation for the week ended February 19, 2026, impacting the daily expenses of citizens just as the holy month of Ramazan begins.
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Leghari directs all net metering applications before Feb 8 be processed immediately
Islamabad, February 19, 2026 – Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, on Thursday directed all electricity distribution companies, including K-Electric, to process net metering applications submitted up to February 8 under the previous regulations.
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SBP notifies bank timings for Ramazan 2026
Karachi, February 18, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced the official bank timings for Ramazan 2026, starting from February 19, 2026. The revised timings are designed to accommodate the observance of the holy month while ensuring smooth banking operations across the country.
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