China’s investment in CPEC set to cross $100 billion by 2030
ISLAMABAD: According to Planning Commissions Center of Excellence (COE) for CPEC has evaluated China’s overall contribution to Pakistan’s development could go over...
All CPEC projects including ML-I are progressing smoothly: PD
ISLAMABAD: Progress on all projects under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including up-gradation of Main Line-1 (ML) railway track is going smoothly and without any...
CPEC has enhanced geo-political importance of Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Economics and political experts here Thursday said China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) signed during PMLN Government tenure, has enhanced the geo-political...
With rise in interest rates, national saving schemes to attract more investments
KARACHI: After years of low interest rates and amidst falling investment in saving certificates, these government securities are expected to stage a...
Center instructs provinces to ensure speedy resolution of cane growers problems
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has issued instructions to provinces for speedy resolution of issues which farmers are facing, especially sugarcane growers whose dues...
UAE, Swiss authorities requested to share data of Pakistani’s offshore assets
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal while briefing reporter after meeting of Standing Committee on Law and Justice on...
FBR revises Benami Transaction Rules 2018
ISLAMABAD: On the directives of Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC), the Federal Board of Revenue revised the Benami Transactions...
Joint audit study fails to evaluate quantum of losses in Qatar LNG deal
ISLAMABAD: A Joint Audit Special Study carried out to investigate the multi-billion-dollar LNG gas deal signed by Pakistan with Qatar has failed...
High tax regime impeding investment in beverage industry
ISLAMABAD: A renowned beverage company in a letter submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance has complained high taxes on...
Wheat farmers saved by timely weather forecast
LAHORE:Â In early November last year, Muhammad Islam was surprised by news from the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
The 40-year-old farmer learnt that good rains...
Chinese delegation to visit Pakistan to review CPEC projects
ISLAMABAD:Â A Chinese delegation is scheduled to visit Pakistan next month to review the progress under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), due to reports...
Parliamentary panel summons heads of cellular companies
ISLAMABAD:Â A parliamentary panel, on Thursday, directed all the heads of the cellular companies to appear in next meeting and brief about the...
Iranian airline to start Mashhad-Islamabad weekly service
TEHRAN: Iran’s ATA Airlines will open a weekly route from Mashhad to Islamabad on Saturday with the return leg to be operated on...
Leather exports rise 1.82pc in six months
ISLAMABAD:Â Exports of leather manufacturers from the country during the first half of the fiscal year 2017-18 witnessed an increase of 1.82 per...
Balochistan’s population to be ultimate beneficiary of Gwadar port: Bizenjo
LAHORE: Minister for Ports and Shipping, Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo said populations living in and around Gwadar and the Baloch people in...