Proposes social sector allocation has been increased to Rs187 billion from the current fiscal year’s Rs147 billion ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a substantial increase in social sector spending in the upcoming fiscal year, earmarking Rs187.2 billion to support poverty alleviation and sustainable development initiatives under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework. According to budget…
Says agents deceive asylum seekers with UK settlement promises, expresses concern over rising Pakistani asylum claims British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. Photo : Facebook/UK in Pakistan British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Saturday cautioned against agents deceiving asylum seekers with false assurances of United Kingdom settlement and financial gain, stressing that…
Explosion caused by suspected gas leak and fire injures three people in Muhalla Hukumdad, officials say Three people were injured on Saturday after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in Rawalpindi’s Muhalla Hukumdad, rescue officials said. According to initial reports, the blast occurred due to a possible gas leakage that…
Lahore, Murree and G-B on alert as authorities prepare for floods, glacier melt and water hazards Vehicles move along a flooded road following monsoon rains and rising water levels in Sialkot, Punjab province, Pakistan, August 27, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: Authorities across Punjab and northern areas have intensified preparations ahead of the monsoon season, with…
Police say weapons and documents were recovered, while JAAC rejects allegations and vows peaceful protest People chant slogans as they gather to attend the funeral of men who were killed during a protest following a shutter-down strike in Muzaffarabad. Photo: REUTERS Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday said they had arrested around…
Both review prevailing security environment in the country and measures being taken to maintain peace and stability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave guidance to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday ahead of the latter’s upcoming visit to Iran as Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to achieve peace between Tehran and Washington continue. The interior minister met the…
District administration appeals to citizens to comply with order, warns of strict action against violators The district administration of Diamer in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) imposed Section 144 for a period of 60 days, effective June 5 as authorities complete final preparations for the elections. The imposition of Section 144 was issued by District Magistrate Diamer…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that appointments to important public offices must demonstrably conform to constitutional standards of fairness, transparency, institutional integrity and merit-based governance, holding that executive authority cannot be exercised on undisclosed considerations or in disregard of established selection procedures. Upholding a Peshawar High Court (PHC) judgment that set aside…
ISLAMABAD: Water sector development in the next fiscal year is set to face a major funding squeeze, with the government proposing Rs179 billion in allocations against a required outlay of Rs969 billion. According to sources, the Ministry of Water Resources had projected a total requirement of Rs969 billion for ongoing and planned development schemes. However,…
Current visit would help both sides to carry forward the discussions Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departs China after concluding his four-day official visit. PHOTO: PMO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan was keen to elevate its economic ties with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial economic partnership. He was talking to a…