The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed a customs appraising officer from service after disciplinary proceedings found him guilty of inefficiency and misconduct in an LED TV import case that could have caused a significant loss to the national exchequer.
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Pakistan Inflation Rises 14.75% as SPI Shows Mixed Trend
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation showed mixed movement during the week ended June 4, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data reflects ongoing volatility in essential commodity prices across urban markets, highlighting uneven inflationary pressures affecting households.
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Nepra cuts power tariffs, June bills offer net relief to consumers
Regulatory adjustment provides Rs67 billion relief, though fuel charges limit immediate benefit in June bills
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of Rs1.98 per unit in electricity tariffs under the first quarterly adjustment of 2026, offering relief of more than Rs67 billion to power consumers across Pakistan.
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Cambridge Confirms PM Session for A Level Maths Papers 32 and 12
Cambridge International Education has confirmed that A Level Mathematics Paper 32 and Paper 12 in the June 2026 examination series will be conducted in the PM session under enhanced security arrangements.
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Supreme Court rules time-scale promotion is policy benefit, not employee right
Apex court says time-scale promotion is a discretionary policy benefit, not an enforceable legal entitlement for government employees
ISLAMABAD, June 4, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that time-scale promotion is not a regular service promotion nor a vested legal right of government employees, but a policy-based concession available only to those who clearly fall within its defined eligibility framework.
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Pakistan spends seven times more on tobacco-related diseases than it collects in taxes: SPARC
SPARC urges higher cigarette taxes in FY2026-27 budget, saying tobacco use imposes a massive economic and public health burden on Pakistan
Pakistan spends nearly seven times more on treating tobacco-related illnesses than it generates in tobacco tax revenues, underscoring the substantial economic and public health costs associated with smoking, according to the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child.
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Leghari launches crackdown on DISCO officers over unresolved consumer complaints
Power minister orders disciplinary action as CCMS data reveals widespread delays in complaint resolution across distribution companies
Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has ordered immediate disciplinary action against underperforming officers of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) following a review that revealed widespread delays in resolving consumer complaints across Pakistan.
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PIDE proposes Rs45,000 minimum wage for FY2026-27 under new framework
PIDE proposes hybrid wage-setting model linked to productivity, affordability and worker welfare
The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Tuesday proposed raising the national minimum wage to Rs45,000 per month for fiscal year 2026-27 under a new evidence-based framework designed to reform wage determination and strengthen labour market governance.
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Petroleum levy and high prices drive 23% drop in Pakistan fuel sales
Higher fuel prices and petroleum levy push transport and industrial demand lower, though full-year sales remain slightly positive
Petroleum product sales in Pakistan declined 23% year-on-year in May 2026, reflecting the impact of higher fuel prices and reduced consumption across key economic sectors, industry data showed.
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Pakistan approves Track and Trace System for medicines to curb counterfeit drugs
Cabinet clears nationwide medicine tracking system to enhance patient safety and eliminate counterfeit drugs from the supply chain
In a major reform for Pakistan’s healthcare sector, the federal cabinet has approved the nationwide rollout of a Track and Trace System for pharmaceutical products, introducing a digital mechanism designed to monitor medicines throughout the supply chain and curb the sale of counterfeit drugs.
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