Governance

Aligned with the World Radio Day Theme, KP Information Department Accelerates Modernization and Digital Transformation of Provincial Radio

While the world celebrates World Radio Day on 13 February, Dr Bakhtiar Khan, Secretary Information Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, convened a strategic meeting in Peshawar with the Chief Executive of The Communicators (Pvt.) Limited Najib Ahmad and his team of media experts to review and deliberate on the ongoing research study …

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New Law Hands Bureaucrats the Keys to Punjab Local Democracy

PLGA 2025 strips away party-based elections, props up unelected bureaucrats, and chokes local finances—flipping Article 140A’s vision of autonomy into a tight leash from Lahore, ensuring the ruling elite cling to control while villages languish without voice or funds.

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Floods : The Moving North of Pakistan

Northern Pakistan is facing devastating floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Himalayan valleys. This multimedia show brings you first-hand stories from local journalists, experts, and community workers who are on the ground. 🌊 Key Highlights: •Impact of floods on lives, homes, and livelihoods •How the Himalayan mountains are shifting …

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IMF Push Spurs Austerity, Reforms Lag Behind

Fiscal tightening helps balance the books, but deeper economic flaws are left unresolved ISLAMABAD, July 8– In a bid to rein in public spending and bring the economy back on track, Pakistan’s Finance Division has rolled out a new round of austerity measures for the fiscal year 2025-26. The policy, …

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Islamabad’s Tarbela Water Scheme Back from Bureaucratic Limbo

New Potohar Water Board proposed as CDA struggles with sector expansion, falling investor confidence, and a staggering supply shortfall ISLAMABAD, July 4: After more than a decade in bureaucratic freeze, the Tarbela Water Scheme—originally proposed in 2008—is being revived by the federal government in an urgent bid to address the …

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Furnace Oil Levies Threaten Industrial Backbone

Cement, textiles, shipping, and power sectors face shutdown risks as furnace oil prices surge over 80% under new fiscal regime ISLAMABAD, July 3 — A sweeping hike in furnace oil prices—driven by newly imposed petroleum and climate support levies effective July 1—has triggered alarm across Pakistan’s industrial and energy sectors. …

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Petrol Price Hike Deepens Economic Woes Amid Fiscal Pressures

With over Rs80 in taxes per litre, government leans on fuel pricing to patch up fiscal shortfalls Islamabad, July 1 — The federal government has put up fuel prices once again, raising petrol by Rs8.36 to Rs266.79 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs10.39 to Rs272.98. The revised prices, …

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Monsoon Havoc Exposes Pakistan’s Deepening Climate Vulnerability

Early monsoon rains trigger deadly floods, exposing Pakistan’s unpreparedness amid escalating climate change impacts ISLAMABAD, June 28 – As monsoon rains arrive earlier than usual, triggering deadly floods and urban chaos, Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change has once again been laid bare. The unfolding season, forecasted to be longer and …

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IHC Shuts Down CDA Over Unchecked Taxation, Governance Overreach

Court strikes blow to unaccountable rule, calls for refund of illegally collected taxes ISLAMABAD, June 28 — In a significant ruling set to reshape municipal governance in the federal capital, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to dissolve the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and transfer its …

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Punjab budget prioritises control over relief

By prioritising law enforcement over livelihoods, and control over care, the government’s fiscal message is clear: this budget is about governing unrest, not fixing its roots LAHORE, June 26 — In a move that has sparked sharp reactions from economists and rights observers alike, the Punjab government has earmarked a …

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Real estate sector reels under Islamabad’s aggressive anti-construction drive

Islamabad’s anti-construction crackdown sparks sectoral backlash, exposing deep regulatory rifts and urban governance challenges ISLAMABAD, June 25 — The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has intensified its crackdown on unauthorized construction, warning that no building activity—whether residential or commercial—can proceed without formal approval from the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The …

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