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Government orders ministries, divisions to eliminate posts vacant for more than three years Blogging Sole

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Government orders ministries, divisions to eliminate posts vacant for more than three years Blogging Sole

Employees photographed in an office. — AFP/File No new position will be created without the prior agreement of the Finance Division. The Division requests details of employee-related expenses from departments. All ministries must complete the form whose acceptance is linked to ERE affirms. ISLAMABAD: In its attempt to reduce public expenditure, the Ministry of Finance … Read more

PTI accuses Punjab government of deepening poverty and mismanaging the economy Blogging Sole

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PTI accuses Punjab government of deepening poverty and mismanaging the economy Blogging Sole

Listen to the article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has slammed the Punjab government, accusing it of pursuing policies detrimental to farmers. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar alongside provincial finance advisor Muzammil Aslam on Friday, Akram targeted the ruling government for its economic mismanagement, Express News reported. He said the … Read more

“Government seeks to reduce electricity prices by Rs 10 per unit” Blogging Sole

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“Government seeks to reduce electricity prices by Rs 10 per unit” Blogging Sole

A technician works on porcelain insulators on an electrical transmission tower in Karachi. — Reuters/File IPP contract changes could save Rs411 billion annually: sources. Tariff revision for bagasse power plants saves Rs238 billion. The extension of the winter electricity assistance program is also under study. ISLAMABAD: The federal government is working on various options to … Read more

Minister downplays PPP’s threat to leave coalition government Blogging Sole

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Minister downplays PPP’s threat to leave coalition government Blogging Sole

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal (R) speaks to reporters alongside PPP leader and Sindh Minister Nasir Hussain Shah in Karachi on January 6, 2025. — PID Ahsan Iqbal says PML-N and PPP are united for the betterment of Pakistan. He advocates a policy of collaboration rather than confrontation. Iqbal hopes for an improvement in the country’s … Read more