Punjab to receive electric buses for 10 districts
- 16-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has approved the provision of electric buses in 10 additional districts. The new electric buses will run in Attock, Bhakkar, Hafizabad, Khanewal, Layyah, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin and Okara. Chief Minister Punjab has approved buses during a special meeting to review progress on mass transit […]
Pakistan to further ‘slash’ development budget to fund petrol subsidy
- 15-Apr-2026
The Pakistan government has decided to create additional fiscal space for a petrol subsidy by further reducing the federal development budget, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. As per details shared with ARY News by sources familiar with the development an additional Rs63 billion cut has been approved, bringing the total reduction in the […]
VIDEO: Peshawar state-of-the-art mega bus terminal project
- 15-Apr-2026
A state-of-the-art Peshawar General Bus Terminal, spanning 323 kanals, is set to become one of the largest infrastructure projects in the province’s history. Constructed at a cost of Rs4.2 billion, the project aims to provide world-class travel facilities, an organised transport system, and a modern, well-equipped environment for the public. According to Special Assistant for […]
Punjab Govt Free Solar Panel Scheme deadline extended
- 13-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended the deadline to apply for the free solar panel scheme 2026 for people of the province. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the extension. Not only this, but the provincial government has also increased the budget to facilitate more families across the province amid rising electricity costs. Reports […]
Sindh Govt approves subsidy package for transport sector, farmers
- 12-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a review meeting on the implementation of a targeted public transport subsidy programme and financial assistance for small farmers. All Govt Schemes News The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon, Nasir Shah, Mukesh Kumar Chawla, Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, […]
Citizens Warned Against Fake ‘Pink Scooty Scheme’ Advertisements
- 08-Apr-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) has issued an urgent warning to citizens, advising them to protect themselves against fraudulent schemes operating under the name of the Pink Scooty Scheme. The authority clarified that the legitimate initiative is being provided exclusively by the Sindh Government. Key points from the SMTA advisory include: Fake Advertisements: […]
Pakistan rolls out new measures to facilitate IT exporters and freelancers
- 07-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a series of reforms aimed at facilitating IT exporters and freelancers. The SBP reforms are designed to simplify the export realization procedures, standardize documentation requirements, set transaction processing timelines, and strengthen complaint resolution mechanisms. Under the new rules, IT companies and freelancers will no longer need […]
Petrol Relief 2026: Pakistan announces eligibility criteria
- 06-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that fuel subsidies will only be provided to vehicles registered with the Excise Department, as part of the government’s relief package, ARY News reported. Latest Govt Schemes Updates The federal government, under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has begun implementing the relief […]
Petrol Relief Sindh: Govt clarifies Rs2000 per motorcyclist policy
- 06-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday said that the Rs 2000 petrol subsidy will be provided to the person registered motorcycle to his name. Addressing a press conference Sindh’s chief minister said that the petrol subsidy amount will be transferred in the name of the owner after registration and verification. He said the […]
Pakistan Puts Limits on How Much Petrol a Private Car Owner Can Buy
- 06-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has decided to implement a nationwide digital fuel management system at petrol pumps, alongside plans to introduce a monthly petrol quota for privately owned vehicles. Under the proposed mechanism, citizens will be allocated a fixed monthly petrol quota, and no individual will be permitted to purchase fuel beyond the prescribed limit. […]