Saturday, January 3, 2026

Pakistan to emerge as a regional hub in tile manufacturing, Italian expert

“With various international certifications and production of world-class ceramic products, Pakistan is geared to become the regional hub in tile manufacturing,” said Paolo Malavasi, representative of Centro Ceramico - Italy

China to provide assistance for PIA, aviation industry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have mutually agreed on extending their bilateral relations and to work collectively for the betterment of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)...

ECC decision on housing finance to be approved by Cabinet today

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, scheduled to meet today (Tuesday) with Prime Minister Imran Khan will endorse the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) decision on housing...

Malakand tunnel project to be allocated more funds

ISLAMABAD: National Highway Authority (NHA) is in process of arranging an additional $85 million for the Malakand tunnel project as now it has been...

CPIC Global signs deal for two mega residential, commercial projects in Gwadar

'The dream of a Gwadar becoming a key economic hub of Asia is not far away now' ISLAMABAD: CPIC Global on Wednesday signed a construction...

Cement despatches decline by 16.55% during April 2023

ISLAMABAD: As the economic turmoil continues to grip the country, the cement industry in Pakistan is facing trouble with declining despatches during the month...

FBR details new tax rules for builders and developers

Tax body makes amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001; new guidelines aim to enhance tax collection from the real estate sector 

ABAD demands incentives to attract investment from overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary appreciated the role of Association of Builders and Developers...

First ‘Weaving City’ to be set up at M-3 Industrial Estate

FAISALABAD: The first 'Weaving City' will be established on 100 acres of land at M-3 Industrial Estate to help organise the power loom sector. In...

No relief in federal budget for construction sector, says ABAD

ABAD chairman said that the government has presented a purely political and election budget, which will force the upcoming government to announce supplementary budget just after four months.

FBR notice seeking details of allottees is a conspiracy against economy: ABAD chairman

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notices to various builders and developers for providing details of allottees of shops, flats and other...

KP CM directs land acquisition for oil refinery in Karak

PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister (CM) Pervez Khattak has directed the district administration Karak for the acquisition of land for the oil refinery and remove...

SECP has not provided evidence of alleged corruption in Multan Metro Bus project

KARACHI: Chairman Senate Standing Committee has asked the office of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to provide the evidence regarding sufficient banking information...

Workers protest after Master Tiles fails to pay four months wages on eve of Eid

Factory management tried to placate the protestors with Rs 10,000 per worker and the promise of releasing the payment after Eid despite earlier promises