EconomyWapda to raise Hub Dam storage capacity, as country’s water needs increase
During the meeting, it was unanimously decided to raise the Hub Dam’s lost storage capacity of around 49,000-acre-feet of water by removing sediment deposits in the reservoir
Aug 16, 2018
EconomyMoE directed to determine impact of US sanctions on Iran
The recommendations to be provided by MoE will constitute part of the new government’s economic and trade relations overseas in midst of regional and international relationships between major global powers, especially after the US pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran, said a senior official
Aug 16, 2018
EconomyMoIP to present case to incoming PTI government for revival of EDB
The EDB, which was a part of MoIP was disbanded after allegations of corruption and malpractices surfaced and creating roadblocks in the way of investment of billions of dollars
Aug 16, 2018
HeadlinesJS Group to acquire 48 percent share in Habib Coastal Power
A senior government official said JS Group would also be a beneficiary of Rs6 billion damages owed to HCPC by Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on account of an international arbitration case won by the former,
Aug 16, 2018
EconomyPakistan foreign debt and liabilities surged 14 percent in FY18, touch $95.097 billion
Central bank data further disclosed Pakistan’s public external debt touched $75.357 billion during June 2018-end compared to $66.103 billion in the preceding period last year
Aug 16, 2018
EconomyFBR collected Rs23.8 billion from real estate sector in FY18
During FY18, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) amassed Rs5.2 billion in taxes on sale and transfer of properties, which was 14 percent higher than FY17
Aug 15, 2018
HeadlinesPPL discovers oil, gas in Sindh's Kotri Block
Aug 14, 2018
EconomyPlan to safeguard oil, gas installations in final stages
Transport, aviation fuel stocks for defence needs are needed to be retained for 25 days via oil marketing companies (OMCs) and another 45 days by the civil sector at every airport and seaport
Aug 14, 2018
EconomySSGC loses arbitration case, damages to amount in millions of dollars
Officials said Pakistan will have to pay damages in millions of dollars and previously the government has lost key cases like Reko Diq and Karkey in the International Court of Arbitration
Aug 14, 2018
HeadlinesSaber costs PIA annual losses worth billions
Aug 13, 2018
EconomyChina-Pakistan relationship will remain as strong as ever under Imran Khan: Beijing Review
Aug 13, 2018
EconomyThe absolute disaster that bitcoin is
Aug 13, 2018