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LHC moved against govt decision to increase levy on petroleum products
May 30, 2026
LHC moved against govt decision to increase levy on petroleum products
A miscellaneous application was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday against Rs22 per liter cut in the…
Sharp cut in jet fuel rates eases Airline costs
May 30, 2026
Sharp cut in jet fuel rates eases Airline costs
Jet fuel prices in Pakistan have been reduced significantly. The cut is expected to lower airline operating costs. It may…
Transporters reduce fares by 5% to provide relief to passengers
May 30, 2026
Transporters reduce fares by 5% to provide relief to passengers
Providing relief to passengers in the wake of cut in petroleum products’ prices announced by the government, public transporters have…
National Economic Council meeting likely on June 3 ahead of Federal Budget 2026–27 approval process
May 29, 2026
National Economic Council meeting likely on June 3 ahead of Federal Budget 2026–27 approval process
The government is expected to convene a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) on June 3 as part of…
APCC meeting likely on June 1 to finalise development budget, economic targets for FY2026-27
May 29, 2026
APCC meeting likely on June 1 to finalise development budget, economic targets for FY2026-27
The Annual Planning Coordination Committee (APCC) is set to meet on June 1 to finalise recommendations for the federal development…
Punjab notifies Labour Code 2026, extends legal protection to all workers
May 29, 2026
Punjab notifies Labour Code 2026, extends legal protection to all workers
LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has officially issued the notification of the Punjab Labour Code 2026, introducing a comprehensive legal…
Government employees announce budget-day protest over salary and pension demands
May 29, 2026
Government employees announce budget-day protest over salary and pension demands
ISLAMABAD: Tensions between the federal government and public sector employees have intensified ahead of the announcement of the federal budget…
Japan suspends Indian mango imports after 20 years
May 29, 2026
Japan suspends Indian mango imports after 20 years
Japan has suspended imports of Indian mangoes for the first time in nearly two decades after inspectors identified shortcomings in…
FBR field offices to remain functional on May 30-31
May 29, 2026
FBR field offices to remain functional on May 30-31
All field offices of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will remain open on May 30 and 31 for the…
Punjab proposes Rs1.45 trillion development budget with focus on transport, local projects
May 29, 2026
Punjab proposes Rs1.45 trillion development budget with focus on transport, local projects
LAHORE: The Punjab government has prepared the second draft of recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with the total…