Tag: federal government
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President approves Practice and Procedure Amendments Ordinance
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance after the federal cabinet approved the bill. According to the ordinance, in the absence of a committee member, the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) will be able to nominate a judge as a committee member, The News has reported. The ordinance…
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Federal govt decides to shut down utility stores
Geo News has reported that the federal government has decided to shut down utility stores. According to the administration, the federal government has given two weeks to solve transaction matters with other companies. They pointed out that the federal government has already lifted subsidies. The administration stated that out of 11,000 employees, 6,000 are permanent,…
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Petroleum minister confirms gas prices will remain unchanged, highlights falling inflation
In a recent press conference, Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik announced that the federal government has decided to keep gas tariffs unchanged. He confirmed that consumers will not experience any increase in gas prices. Malik highlighted that the government’s economic policies are beginning to yield positive results. He reported a substantial reduction in food inflation,…
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Government will file new cases against Khan to keep him in jail, says Rana Sanaullah
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah has said on Tuesday that the federal government has a plan to file new cases against incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan to delay his release from Adiala jail. Imran Khan was ousted from his office in April 2022 through the opposition’s no-confidence motion and is currently in…
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Finance Minister unveils economic plan to slash expenditures and boost revenues
Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reiterated the government’s dedication to reducing expenditures and boosting revenues in a bid to fortify Pakistan’s economy sustainably.
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‘Ghar police bhaij doon ga’; Ali Amin Gandapur warns Maryam Nawaz, Zardari
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has warned the Punjab government as well as the federal government to change their behaviours or he will “send police” to their homes, The News reported on Thursday. “Stop threatening me, or else we would send police to your homes,” Gandapur said while referring to Punjab Chief…
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Utility Stores to implement Rs7.492 billion relief package ahead of Ramzan
The federal government is set to implement the Ramzan Relief Package, totaling Rs7.492 billion, through the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) starting March 4, 2024. This initiative aims to provide relief to targeted beneficiaries by offering subsidies on 19 essential items.
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PPP likely to join federal government
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is likely to join the federal cabinet despite publically stating on Tuesday that the party will only support Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate for prime minister, Geo has reported on Wednesday. A day earlier, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto said that his party will only support PML-N in government formation and…
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‘Baloch protestors can stay in Islamabad, protest, or go back home. The choice is theirs’: IHC Chief Justice
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) raised concerns on Friday about the forced repatriation of Baloch protesters, who had experienced harsh police action the day before, back to their province. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard a petition filed by Baloch protesters against unlawful detention, questioning why they were being “forcefully” sent back to Balochistan. “They can…
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‘Fine line between enforced disappearances and self-disappearance’, says Sarfraz Bugti
Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti, while addressing the issue of missing persons in Pakistan, stated that the assemblies in the country represent “legitimate voices” for separatists expressing their perspectives. During an interview with DawnNewsTV program Doosra Rukh, Bugti delved into the complexities of missing persons cases, shedding light on the challenges faced in resolving them.…