Exports surge by 13.14pc, trade deficit widens by 17.3pc in first 9 months
KARACHI: The country’s exports have enhanced by 13.14 per cent in first nine-months of the current fiscal year to $17.081 billion, as...
Over Rs295 mn released for Revenue Division projects
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has so far released Rs295.239 million for various ongoing and new projects for the Revenue Division under the...
Iran planning to increase electricity exports to Afghanistan, Pakistan
TEHRAN: Iran is considering plans to increase electricity exports on Afghanistan and Pakistan by linking its power grid to the countries.
“Given the fact that neighbouring countries, especially Afghanistan and Pakistan,...
Tax amnesty scheme is an exercise in futility: experts
ISLAMABAD: Terming it an unwise decision of the government to introduce the tax amnesty at a time when the ruling party is going...
Engro Foods committed to its motto of “Nourishing through Nature”
SAHIWAL: Engro Foods Limited (EFL) has established its credibility in Pakistan in a short span of ten years and this credibility has attracted foreign investors...
Health Ministry asks policy review of reducing cigarette prices to save lives
ISLAMABAD: Contrary to the claim of the local tobacco industry about the market share of non-duty paid/illicit cigarette brands, a study has...
SECP proposes tax exemption for overseas Pakistanis to boost investment
KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has put forward a series of tax-related recommendations to boost investment in the...
Federal Committee on agriculture to set targets for crops on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) will meet here on April 10 (Tuesday) to review the Rabi crops production and fix the targets...
Fake websites promoting online earning targeting the youth
ISLAMABAD: Tempting and seductive advertisements of significant online earning may be a trap by cyber-mafia to pickpocket vulnerable people, especially the youth.
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Neelum Jhelum hydropower project’s 1st unit to be inaugurated on April 13
ISLAMABAD: The first unit of the strategically important 969 MW Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project, located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, will be...
Investors to get hefty incentives for industries in Special Economic Zones
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese investors, preparing to set up industry in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will get significant incentives including exemption from...
Data of tax evaders to be provided to FBR within thirty days: Miftah
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Miftah Ismail has said the data of tax evaders would be...
Promotion of SMEs, women entrepreneurs top on SCCI’s agenda
SIALKOT: President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry Zahild Latif Malik has said that the promotion of SMEs and women entrepreneurs are at...
ICRU and private sector discuss intellectual property issues
LAHORE: To address Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) infringement and enforcement issues in Punjab, the Investment Climate Reform Unit (ICRU) which is an...
ICCI to organise business opportunities conference in Turkey
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with Emerging Pakistan, the Ministry of Commerce, and Pakistan Embassy in...