Coal Power helps Pakistan cut power tariff by Rs10 per unitÂ
These projects also have helped Pakistan reduce its heavy dependence on gas and LNG power plants, which account for 50 per cent of total installed capacity.
Govt needs to take concrete steps on war footing for revival of economy: PCMEA
Abdul Latif Malik appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for taking interests in exports of the country and said that the government should follow its guidelines immediately.
Chinese debt burden: Facts and Fiction
According to the breakdown of Chinese investments in Pakistan, 22 early harvest projects under CPEC have been completed or are under construction, with a total investment of $18.9 billion.
Russia ready to assist Pakistan Steel Mills expansion
Russia has offered assistance in the expansion of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). The 200 Russian companies are keen to explore opportunities in Pakistan, a top Russian leader said here on Friday.
Punjab Food Authority declares 61 ghee, cooking oil brands ‘unhealthy’
PFA has declared 61 ghee and cooking oil brands unhealthy for usage and has further seized 47,233 litres of ghee and cooking oil
AirSial ready for takeoff, gets go-ahead from PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday granted approval for the launch of a new private airline, AirSial, from Sialkot International Airport.
Senate panel asks automobile companies to brief on quality standards, price ranges, tax matters
The meeting chaired by Senator Ahmed Khan on Thursday discussed the total number of vehicles sold, the amount of tax paid, details of spare parts produced locally and imported from abroad and fulfilment of corporate social responsibility role by Toyota, Honda and Suzuki motors.
‘Trade Agreement-II with China likely in June’
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razzaq Dawood said on Wednesday that Trade Agreement-II was expected with China by...
IMF asks Pakistan to ensure primary surplus on budget deficit Â
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to ensure primary surplus on budget deficit to move ahead with the programme, leaving...
CCOP okays privatisation of Haveli Bahadur Shah, Balloki power projects
Committee also decides to divest residual govt shares of 18.39pc in Mari Petroleum CompanyÂ
ISLAMABAD:Â The meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization...
‘Facilitation of private sector imperative for economic development’
ISLAMABAD:Â President Dr Arif Alvi has said that strengthening of the private sector through the promotion of local goods and industry is of...
Finance minister urged to release pending refunds of textile industry
LAHORE:Â All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Syed Ali Ahsan has urged the finance minister to issue directions to the Federal Board...
Planning ministry fires back at critics of CPEC debt
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms on Wednesday rebuffed a news article regarding the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) debt,...
Khusro Bakhtiar calls for transforming Pakistan into technology-driven economy
'Economic development depends on intellectual capital, quality human resource and upliftment of industry'
ISLAMABAD:Â Planning, Development and Reform Minister Makhdum Khusro Bakhtiar has...
Govt to implement energy policy by May 2019, IMF told
ISLAMABAD:Â The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is set to implement a comprehensive energy policy covering all elements of the energy supply chain, demand...