Federal Government
Senate Panel Calls for 50% Oil and Gas Revenue Share for Producing Provinces
The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution has urged the federal government to fully implement constitutional provisions by ensuring that oil- and gas-producing provinces receive their rightful 50% share of revenue generated from natural resources extracted within their territories. The directive came during a committee meeting chaired by Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro, where members reviewed the […]
Pakistan Could Save Up to Rs. 5 Trillion by Shutting Down Redundant Ministries, Senators Say
Pakistan could reduce its annual government spending by as much as Rs. 4 trillion to Rs. 5 trillion if loss-making and unnecessary federal ministries are abolished in line with the 18th Constitutional Amendment, members of the Senate Functional Committee on Devolution said during a meeting on Friday. The committee stressed that implementing the constitutional provisions […]
Government Approves 70km Extension of Murree Expressway to Muzaffarabad
The federal government has approved a major infrastructure initiative by extending the Murree Expressway by 70 kilometers to Muzaffarabad. The move is expected to significantly improve road connectivity between Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), making travel safer, faster, and more convenient for residents and visitors alike. The decision was finalized during a special […]
Construction of Multan–Lodhran Dual Carriageway to Begin Next Month After Federal Approval
The federal government has given the green light for the long-awaited dualization of the Multan–Lodhran Road, with construction work expected to commence next month. The infrastructure project is aimed at improving road safety, easing traffic congestion, and strengthening transportation links across South Punjab. The approval was granted by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan […]
Over 1,000 Government Houses in Islamabad Allegedly Under Illegal Occupation by CDA Officers
More than 1,000 government residences located in Islamabad’s prime sectors are reportedly under illegal or irregular occupation by officers linked to the Capital Development Authority (CDA), according to audit objections and official records. Documents reveal that 1,083 official houses belonging to the Estate Office pool were supposed to be vacated and returned for fresh allotment. […]
Mohsin Naqvi Pledges Full Support for Annual Tableeghi Ijtema Preparations
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the upcoming annual Tableeghi Ijtema, one of the largest religious congregations in Pakistan, scheduled to take place in November. During a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, Naqvi met with a delegation of the Tableeghi Jamaat to review arrangements for the grand event and […]