Stocks lose 170 points amid political uncertainty
KSE-100 took a U-turn after BNP Mengal's decision to quit PTI alliance
No compromise on development despite Covid-19 challenges, says Punjab finance minister
Hashim Jawan says govt will ensure private sector's involvement in development projects; vows Rs56bn tax relief for business community in FY21
Rs4.9tr revenue target achievable if Covid-19 spread declines: Hafeez Shaikh
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Tuesday that the revenue collection target of...
Reduce electricity prices to boost industrialisation, exports, ICCI president tells government
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Muhammad Ahmed Waheed on Tuesday urged the government to reduce the price of...
Rupee stabilises against US dollar in interbank market
ISLAMABAD: The exchange rate of Pakistani rupee stabilised against the United States (US) dollar falling only two paisas during the interbank trading...
Locust control among nine items on ECC’s agendaÂ
ECC likely to allocate funds for media campaigns on Covid-19
Rs355bn collected by National Savings by June 15
ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved a total collection of Rs355 billion up till June 15 of the...
Stocks rally 194 points to cross 34,000 mark
KARACHI: After a lacklustre start to the week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) changed its path on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100...
Groundbreaking of ML-I project likely in March next year
Govt has earmarked Rs6bn for ML-1 project under PSDP 2020-21
Petroleum Division says protest near gas field might hamper supply, asks KP government to take action
LAHORE: The Petroleum Division has taken notice of the attempt to mobilise agitation and protests in District Kohat and has asked the...
NA body for early redressal of issues hampering mango export
PIA asked to facilitate consignments of perishable export items, as delays and cancellation of flights are causing losses to exporters
Tax collection had enhanced 17pc before Covid-19: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar has clarified that tax collection had been enhanced by about 17 per cent by February...
Punjab presents Rs2.24tr ‘pro-business’ budget for FY21
–Allocates Rs337bn for ADP; Rs284.2bn for health; Rs391bn for education; Rs8bn for SMEs
–Brings down tax to 5pc for over 20 services; stamp...
Punjab’s livestock, dairy sector gets Rs13.3bn share in budget FY21
LAHORE: The Punjab government has allocated Rs13.3 billion for the livestock and dairy sector in the provincial budget for the fiscal year...
PM wants balance between smart lockdown and economic activity
ISLAMABAD:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed the provinces to impose smart lockdowns in the affected areas by creating a balance between...