The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that banks and financial institutions across the country will observe a bank holiday on July 1, resulting in the suspension of public banking services for the day. Customers are advised to complete any urgent transactions before the holiday to avoid inconvenience. According to the central bank, all […]
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July brings 7% pension boost for retired civil, armed forces
ISLAMABAD — The federal government has approved a 7% increase in pensions for retired civil and armed forces personnel, effective July 1, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Finance Division on Monday. The decision aims to support pensioners amid rising inflation and cost of living. This raise will benefit all civil pensioners, including […]