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Pakistan’s Mounting Financial Strain: Rs616 Billion Allocated to Bail Out SOEs in FY25

Friday, August 15, 2025

In the first half of fiscal year 2025 (July–December 2024), Pakistan’s federal government allocated Rs616 billion to support struggling state-owned enterprises (SOEs), marking a 42% increase from the Rs433 billion provided during

Public Accounts Committee Probes Rs32bn Irregularities in KP Infrastructure Project

Friday, August 15, 2025

Current Affairs

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated an investigation into alleged financial irregularities worth Rs32 billion in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP). This major urban development initiative,

Auto Prices Surge Amid New Taxes in Pakistan

Friday, August 15, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Vehicle prices in Pakistan have risen sharply, with increases of up to Rs600,000 reported across various models following the introduction of new taxes in the 2025-26 federal budget. The price hikes, affecting

Pakistan Forms New Body to Oversee Agri-Trade Infrastructure

Friday, August 15, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan has taken a significant step toward strengthening its agricultural sector by establishing a new authority to oversee agri-trade infrastructure. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of agricultural trade, improve supply

Afghanistan: Pensioners Protest Years-Long Non-Payment Amid Growing Hardship

Friday, August 15, 2025

Current Affairs

In Afghanistan, pensioners have taken to the streets to protest the non-payment of their pensions, a grievance that has persisted for years, exacerbating financial difficulties for many retirees. The demonstrations highlight the

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Pakistan’s Mounting Financial Strain: Rs616 Billion Allocated to Bail Out SOEs in FY25

Public Accounts Committee Probes Rs32bn Irregularities in KP Infrastructure Project

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