Category : Government Policies


UAE Leaves OPEC: Middle East Realignment Accelerates

The UAE's decision to leave OPEC and OPEC Plus marks a seismic shift in Middle East geopolitics, revealing deep fractures in Gulf cooperation and aligning with Israel amid a rapidly changing regional landscape.

Islamabad Anti-Encroachment: FC Camp Demolished

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi supervised a large-scale anti-encroachment operation in Islamabad, demolishing an FC camp office on a green belt. He reaffirmed zero tolerance for illegal structures.

PM Shehbaz Approves Reforms to Speed Up PPP Projects

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved streamlining the Public-Private Partnership Authority under the Privatization Division to boost development projects through enhanced collaboration and transparency.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Approves Major Diesel Price Cut

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a reduction of Rs32.12 per litre in diesel prices, lowering it to Rs353.43, to ease public financial burdens amid economic pressures, while petrol prices remain unchanged.

Govt Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Illicit Cigarettes

The federal government has launched a comprehensive nationwide operation targeting the illicit cigarette trade, aiming to curb tax evasion and protect public health. Authorities are conducting raids and implementing stricter enforcement measures across al

Nationwide Market Closures at 8 PM Announced, Sindh Exempt

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed markets, bazaars, and shopping malls across Pakistan, except Sindh, to close by 8 pm. Bakeries and restaurants will close at 10 pm, with wedding events prohibited after that time. Medical stores are exempt.

Capybara Journal Takes Over Scholastic Book Fairs Nationwide

A fuzzy capybara diary has become a nationwide sensation at Scholastic Book Fairs, selling over 4 million copies annually. While some worry about declining reading scores, educators see it as a gateway to literacy and self-expression in the digital age.

US Paid Parental Leave: A Winnable Fight Through Reform

The United States lacks guaranteed paid parental leave, but bipartisan support exists. The key obstacle is bundling it with broader medical and caregiving leave, a strategy that has failed for 30 years. A parental leave-only bill could pass and better ser

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