PM, Chinese Vice President launch four mega CPEC projects

Both the dignitaries unveiled the plaques of the four projects at a ceremony held here during the visit of the Chinese vice president who is here on a three-day visit.

Pak-China strategic partnership enjoys unanimous institutional, public support: President

Vice President Wang reaffirmed China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts

Govt sets Rs5.5tr revenue target in upcoming budget

At the time, Shaikh said the “basic purpose” of the scheme was not to generate revenue — as media reports had speculated — but to bring dead assets into the economy and make them functional.

NAB seeks details from OGRA regarding gas losses, UfG benchmark

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sought details from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regarding losses incurred by the gas companies...

‘Be Pakistani, Buy Pakistani’

'Made in Pakistan' campaign urges people to elevate the value of Pakistani Rupee by promoting the local industry  LAHORE: Following the recent increase...

‘Govt striving hard to address PIA’s financial woes’

Minister says the cabinet-approved new business plan of PIA will help the airline improve its financial health ISLAMABAD: Civil Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar...

Planning minister underscores need for regional connectivity

Khusro Bakhtiar says timely completion of CASA-1000 project is among top govt priorities ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development and Reform Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar has...

Hafeez Shaikh urges US investors to explore Pakistani market

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Friday urged the United States (US) businessmen...

‘Bailout package to help reduce Pakistan’s public debt’

IMF official says bailout programme aims to help Pakistan get back on the path to sustainable and more inclusive growth A senior...

Minister vows to end circular debt by Dec 2020

ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Omar Ayub Khan said on Friday that a system of automatic metering is being introduced in the country to bring efficiency...

Following another positive session, KSE-100 gains 2,537 points in week

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a volatile session on the last trading day of the week, as the indices swung in both...

Razzak Dawood reaffirms Al Futtaim-Renault after threats of exiting Pak market

Additionally, the investors are also seeking an extension of 10-year tax holiday under the SEZ incentives.

Special Economic Zones to get electricity, gas

The cost of providing these utilities to the economic zones would be met through the  Cost of the provision of utilities to SEZs will be met through Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)

President promulgates Naya Pakistan Housing, Development Authority Ordinance

The authority shall prepare feasibility studies for the development of schemes and determine the mode of development accordingly.

China, Pakistan agree to enhance high-level exchanges

Both sides believe that the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership is deepened in our Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation