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CDA tells court building has yet to be issued any completion certificate thestandard.com.pk/ihc-bars-autho…

Following weekly price revision, petrol price has been fixed at Rs. 403.78/liter and diesel at Rs. 402.78/liter thestandard.com.pk/government-red…

Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani claims government striving to reduce tax burden on salaried individuals in upcoming federal budget but admits 'limited fiscal space' under the IMF program thestandard.com.pk/government-pla…

Federal minister says authorities are seeking ADB funding for the project, with intent to conduct groundbreaking ceremony within this year thestandard.com.pk/government-see…

Met Office says temperatures likely to rise 5-7℃ above normal in most parts of the country due to high pressure system in upper atmosphere thestandard.com.pk/heatwave-condi…

In detailed judgment, IHC has ordered authorities to implement humane methods of population control, noting indiscriminate killing without any justification cannot be reconciled with Islamic law thestandard.com.pk/court-orders-b…

Petition questions whether a convicted and disqualified individual can lawfully issue directions impacting elected provincial governance structures thestandard.com.pk/marwat-files-p…

Central bank says Rs. 75 coin will be available to public from May 25 through counters of SBP Banking Services Corporation offices thestandard.com.pk/sbp-to-issue-c…

Transaction highlights growing role of capital market in government debt mobilization thestandard.com.pk/psx-raises-rs-…

Report argues imposition of levy in addition to sales tax has reduced sales, ultimately resulting in lower government revenues thestandard.com.pk/think-tank-urg…

In meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has reaffirmed the AKDN's commitment to supporting humanitarian and development efforts in Pakistan thestandard.com.pk/aga-khan-reaff…

Interior minister’s second visit to Tehran within a week has prompted reports of an impending agreement between Iran and the United States thestandard.com.pk/naqvi-returns-…

Sources say discussions between the IMF and government over the upcoming federal budget called for doubling the climate support levy from Rs. 2.5/liter to Rs. 5/liter, raising sales tax on solar panels and electric vehicles thestandard.com.pk/imf-concludes-…

Geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures fail to dent year-on-year growth of automobile sales, fertilizer sales, and Pakistan's equity market in April 2026 thestandard.com.pk/autos-agricult…

The Government of Pakistan has signed Production Sharing Agreements and Exploration Licenses for 23 offshore blocks, representing an investment of approximately $82 million thestandard.com.pk/pakistans-offs…

In Quetta visit, prime minister directs deployment of FC in Balochistan’s Rakhshan to establish dedicated security corridor for the protection of the province's mineral resources and related economic activities thestandard.com.pk/operation-ghaz…

Separate submissions required for each DISCO, with deadlines of July 7 for FESCO, Aug. 6 for GEPCO, and Sept. 7 for IESCO thestandard.com.pk/pakistan-invit…

In meeting chaired by finance minister, the cabinet body has also approved a summary moved by the Interior Ministry for Rs. 160 million during FY26 for the repair and maintenance of the Prime Minister’s Office thestandard.com.pk/ecc-backs-nlc-…

Opposition alliance also demands the shifting of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to hospital and the release of all 'political' prisoners thestandard.com.pk/ttap-announces…

In statement, Power Division claims policy continuity, higher demand and special relief package have spared citizens from potential burden of Rs. 38 billion thestandard.com.pk/power-division…