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National news coverage from Pakistan including politics, economy, society, and major developments shaping events across the country.

  • Parliament erupts over shocking tax breaks on sugar imports

    Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – A political storm is brewing in the corridors of power as furious lawmakers launch scathing criticism over what they describe as a “sweet scandal” — massive tax breaks granted on sugar imports by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

    Written by

    Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
    national assembly

  • Government caps sugar retail price at Rs175 per kilogram

    Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – In a move aimed at stabilizing market prices and providing relief to consumers, the federal government has fixed the maximum retail price of sugar at Rs175 per kilogram.

    Written by

    Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
    sugar export

  • ICMAP advocates increasing climate support levy to Rs10

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    Karachi, July 16, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has put forth a comprehensive proposal to the government, urging a significant increase in the climate support levy to Rs10 per liter over the next five years.

    Written by

    Shahnawaz Akhter
    ICMA Pakistan

  • Utility Stores closure confirmed, VSS scheme approved

    Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The federal government has officially introduced a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) for the employees of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) ahead of the entity’s scheduled shutdown on July 31, 2025.

    Written by

    Shahnawaz Akhter
    Utility Stores

  • Federal cabinet approves 15% increase in EOBI pension

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    Islamabad, July 16, 2025 – The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved a 15% increase in monthly pensions distributed by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), a move that will directly benefit hundreds of thousands of retired workers across Pakistan.

    Written by

    Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
    old age

  • PTA, NCCIA Uncover Major SIM Scam Involving Jazz, Zong

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    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in coordination with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore, has carried out successful raids against illegal SIM operations in Multan, Kot Momin (Sargodha), and Hasilpur.

    Written by

    Hamza Shahnawaz
    Pakistan Telecom Authority

  • Petroleum prices surge across Pakistan – July 16, 2025

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    ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a substantial increase in petroleum prices across Pakistan, effective from July 16, 2025.

    Written by

    Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
    petrol shortage

  • Government expected to raise petroleum prices from July 16

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    Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – In what could be another blow to inflation-stricken consumers, the federal government is expected to raise petroleum prices for the second half of July 2025.

    Written by

    Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
    Petroleum Prices in Pakistan increase decrease

  • Shehbaz orders helpline, AI upgrades to boost tax return filing

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    Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the immediate establishment of a nationwide helpline to assist citizens with return filing for the tax year 2025, aiming to make the process easier, faster, and more inclusive for the general public.

    Written by

    Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
    PM Shehbaz at FBR

  • PM Shehbaz orders modernization of outdated governance system

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    Islamabad, July 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to overhauling Pakistan’s outdated governance system, emphasizing the urgent need to adopt a modern, efficient, and technology-driven framework to meet present-day challenges.

    Written by

    Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz
    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif