Tag: The Pakistan Times

April 1, 2026(Ghufran): The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), in collaboration with civil society organizations and public health experts, has strongly urged the Government of Pakistan to increase taxes on tobacco products, sugary drinks and other ultra-processed products instead of placing additional burden on the public through drastic cuts in development spending, particularly in the health and education sectors. In light of the ongoing global economic pressures and rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the government has announced significant reductions in development budgets and increased fuel prices. These measures, while aimed at managing fiscal constraints, risk severely undermining Pakistan’s long-term economic growth and human developmen...

Islamabad: April 1, 2026(News Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level review meeting in Islamabad to assess and formulate a comprehensive strategy aimed at safeguarding Pakistan’s economy from the financial and economic impacts arising from the prevailing regional tensions. The Prime Minister noted that many countries around the world are currently facing challenges in maintaining the balance of supply and demand for essential commodities due to the evolving global situation. He expressed satisfaction that Pakistan has, by the grace of Allah, managed this situation effectively and successfully. He commended all relevant ministries and institutions for taking timely and effective measures to prevent any disruption in the supply and demand of essential goods. The P...

Islamabad, 31 March 2026(Kamran Raja): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the headquarters of the NADRA and chaired a high-level meeting to review the institution’s performance and ongoing as well as future projects. During the briefing, Chairman NADRA Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar informed the minister about the authority’s operational performance, service delivery improvements, and planned initiatives. The minister appreciated NADRA’s performance and its efforts to enhance public service delivery over the past two years, directing the institution to further expand modern and citizen-friendly services. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized stronger coordination between NADRA and law enforcement agencies, particularly in supporting the identification and deportation of illegal for...

Islamabad: 30 March 2026(Kamran Raja): President Asif Ali Zardari has directed that, in view of mounting oil and gas supply pressures, rising energy costs, and the evolving regional environment, all possible measures must be taken to ease the burden of inflation on the common man, particularly with regard to essential goods and services.The President made these remarks while chairing an expanded consultative meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with leadership from all provinces, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K).The meeting was attended by key members of the federal cabinet and senior leadership, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif, Minister for Interi...