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Pakistan's power capacity hits 46,605MW amid falling demand

Pakistan, June 10 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's electricity capacity has reached 46,605 megawatts (MW), but falling power usage is driving up idle costs. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, capacity... Read More


Tax exemptions soar to record Rs5.8 trillion despite withdrawals: Economic survey 2025

Pakistan, June 10 -- ISLAMABAD - In a shocking revelation, the government reported a massive rise in tax exemption costs, reaching Rs5.8 trillion this year. This marks a record increase of Rs2 trillio... Read More


Nationwide education statistics show mixed trends

Pakistan, June 10 -- Pakistan's education sector has witnessed mixed trends in enrollment and institutional development across various levels of education during the fiscal year 2023, with projections... Read More


Population growth rate 2.55 percent annually

Pakistan, June 10 -- According to the 7th National Population and Housing Census 2023, Pakistan's population was 241.5 million growing at 2.55 percent annually. According to the Economic Survey 2024-... Read More


Over 186,000 households registered through BISP mobile vans

Pakistan, June 10 -- A total of 186,262 households have been registered through Mobile Registration Vans (MRVs) introduced by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in underserved and remote regi... Read More


HEC awards over 18,000 scholarships

Pakistan, June 10 -- The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has reinforced its commitment to human resource development by allocating Rs 8.34 billion for 17 scholarship projects in the current fiscal y... Read More


Pakistan records 7th wettest year in 2024

Pakistan, June 10 -- Pakistan experienced its seventh wettest year since 1961 in 2024, with national rainfall surging 31% above the long-term average, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 report. ... Read More


Govt plans to cut taxes on used car imports in budget 2025-26

Pakistan, June 10 -- ISLAMABAD - The government is considering reducing taxes on used car imports in the upcoming federal budget. This move is aimed at making imported vehicles more affordable for the... Read More


Benazir Taleemi Wazaif enrolls over two million children

Pakistan, June 10 -- As part of its continued efforts to promote inclusive and equitable quality education, the government has enrolled over two million children from underprivileged families under th... Read More


Over 6,000 professionals trained in latest IT skills

Pakistan, June 10 -- A total of 6,400 professionals were trained in advanced technologies, while certification is in progress for another 3,400 individuals. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey ... Read More