Category: National
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Minister orders uninterrupted electricity supply during Muharram
Islamabad, June 22, 2025 – In preparation for the upcoming sacred month of Muharram, Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, has directed all electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to implement urgent and comprehensive measures to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply during the observance period.
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Senate proposes major relief on salary tax in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 — In a move aimed at providing relief to salaried individuals, the Senate of Pakistan has recommended increasing the tax exemption threshold on salary income from the existing Rs600,000 to Rs1.2 million per annum.
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National Assembly recommends new electricity provider in Karachi
Islamabad, June 21, 2025 – The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances has formally recommended that the federal government explore the induction of a new electricity provider in Karachi, aiming to introduce competition and improve power services in Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city.
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Pakistan enforces new CNIC rules to enhance identity transparency
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – In a landmark move to modernize its identity management infrastructure, Pakistan has officially enforced new rules governing the issuance and regulation of the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), aimed at ensuring enhanced transparency, security, and efficiency across the national database.
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ICMAP suggests 90-day oil reserves amid Iran-Israel conflict
Karachi, June 20, 2025 – The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has urged the government to build up 90-day oil reserves as a strategic response to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, which has triggered serious concerns about regional energy security and economic stability.
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Senators disapprove carbon levy proposed in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – A storm is brewing in Pakistan’s Parliament as lawmakers in the Senate have strongly opposed the proposed carbon levy included in the Finance Bill 2025-26.
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Senate passes bill to access bureaucrats’ asset declarations
ISLAMABAD, June 19, 2025: In a major step toward transparency and accountability in governance, the Senate on Thursday passed the Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing public access to the asset declarations of senior government officials. The legislation marks a significant shift in how information related to public servants’ financial interests is handled.
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Cambridge Shares Full Details of A Level Paper Leaks in Pakistan
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has officially confirmed that several A-Level examination papers from the May/June 2025 session were partially leaked in Pakistan ahead of their scheduled administration.
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CAIE Awards Full Marks Following A Level Paper Leaks in Pakistan
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has announced a resolution following the investigation into leaked A-Level exam papers during the May/June 2025 session in Pakistan.
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Senate panel debates eligibility rules for financial transactions
Islamabad, June 19, 2025 – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has initiated a critical discussion over the controversial Finance Bill 2025-26, particularly the newly proposed restrictions on financial transactions by so-called “eligible persons.”
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