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Pakistan’s Climate Budget Under Scrutiny as Senate Warns of Rising Environmental Threats

Islamabad: Concerns over Pakistan’s ability to tackle growing climate challenges intensified on Thursday after lawmakers questioned continued cuts in climate-related funding despite increasing risks from heatwaves, glacier melt and erratic weather patterns. According to Beyond Time News, Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Chairperson Senator Sherry Rehman described the shrinking budget for…

Pakistan Senate Recommends 15% Pay Raise, Higher Taxes on Luxury Assets in Budget 2026-27

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Senate has proposed a 15% increase in salaries for government employees and recommended higher taxes on luxury assets and expensive vehicles in its suggestions for the federal budget 2026-27. According to Beyond Time News, the upper house approved 123 recommendations after four days of debate and sent them to the National Assembly, which…