PM orders strict action against tax evaders, facilitators
PM Khan says tax evaders are enemies of the country and do not deserve leniency
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed...
80pc of network to be shifted to 4G: Telenor CEO
ISLAMABAD: Telenor has so far invested more than US $ 3.5 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to expand its network and provide...
Study reveals flaws in Pakistan’s long-term power capacity plan
In a recent study conducted by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), in collaboration with the Alliance for Climate...
No disruption in supply of POL products in country: DG oil
ISLAMABAD
Ministry of petroleum and natural resources was pursuing an effective strategy to maintain stocks of petroleum products aimed at meeting the country’s...
Telecom operators license fees to be reviewed: PTA
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has planned to undertake a survey and study for scrutinizing the renewal period of telecom operator’s licenses...
PCJCCI holds seminar on recent taxation measures
LAHORE: Tax is a basic instrument of the fiscal policy, which is useless if it does not play a significant role in maintaining...
IMF asks Pakistan to ensure primary surplus on budget deficit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to ensure primary surplus on budget deficit to move ahead with the programme, leaving...
7 national parks under G reen Stimulus initiative to be launched
The Ministry of Climate Change has planned to launch seven national parks across the country under the “Green Stimulus” initiative of 10...
Govt to form inter-provincial tourism committee to brand Pakistan abroad
ISLAMABAD: The National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) on Monday decided to set up an inter-provincial committee to brand Pakistan abroad.
The decision to this...
Current account deficit shrinks 78pc to $2.9bn in FY20
ISLAMABAD: The current account deficit of the country contracted by 78pc to $2.966 billion during the fiscal year 2019-20 compared to $13.434...
Investors to keep track on potential inflows from multilateral institutions
LAHORE: Experts believe that investors are going to keep a strict check on the economic development of the country with regards to its...
Meezan bank completes issuance of Rs200 billion energy sukuk
KARACHI: Meezan Bank, has played a leading role in successfully concluding the issuance of Pakistan Energy Sukuk (PES) II worth approximately Rs...
Decision to increase gas prices by 46pc put on hold
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has decided not to immediately increase gas prices by 46 per cent,...
SBP orders strict monitoring to curb money laundering & terrorism financing
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday advised all financial institutions to take necessary measures to ensure that beneficial owners, directors,...
Asad Umar sees economic revival from next year
ISLAMABAD: Planning & Development Minister Asad Umar has said that the government was committed to promoting multiple sectors so as to give...