The Sindh government has announced new office timings in preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, expected to commence on March 12. The provincial government’s Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department released a notification yesterday unveiling the new office timings. During Ramadan, government offices will operate either five or six days a week, depending … Read more
The federal and Punjab governments are collaborating with the Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to introduce a voluntary pension scheme (VPS) for their employees by July 1, 2024, according to official sources. Authorities are currently developing a VPS to replace the existing traditional pension system for both federal and Punjab government employees, effective July … Read more
The caretaker federal government has once again increased the price of petrol, marking the third hike in less than a month. As per a notification from the Finance Division, the price of petrol has been raised by Rs. 4.13 per liter to reach Rs. 279.75. However, the price of high-speed diesel remains unchanged at Rs. … Read more
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to restore access to social media platforms in Pakistan, including X, formerly known as Twitter. X has been inaccessible in the country for the past four days. The SHC bench, headed by Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, issued the … Read more
In accordance with the SBP Holiday Notification, Monday, February 5, 2024, has been officially designated as a bank holiday. On this day, all banks across the nation, including DFIs and MFBs, will be closed to the public.According to the notification issued by State Bank of Pakistan,All Banks will remain closed on 5th February,2024 (Monday) being … Read more
The highly anticipated Mobile Phone Financing Scheme, spearheaded by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications, has hit a series of unexpected setbacks, leading the federal government to withdraw the policy draft for a comprehensive reevaluation. In response to these challenges, the government has issued directives for a meticulous reexamination of the policy by the … Read more