PTA temporarily suspends PUBG, seeks feedback from public
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to temporarily suspend the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) game, as a result of complaints received from various...
New tax rates imposed on property transactions in Punjab
These changes underscore the govt's ongoing efforts to enhance revenue generation
Amendments proposed to pension rules
ISLAMABAD: The Pay and Pension Commission (PPC), has proposed amendments in the pension scheme for existing pensioners and employees of the Government...
SBP levies fines on 10 banks for regulatory violations
SBP has directed all implicated banks to promptly address the identified issues and conduct internal inquiries regarding regulatory violations
SBP unveils plans for new currency notes with enhanced security features
The upcoming banknotes will showcase novel serial numbers, designs, and heightened security measures
Kakar’s uphill battleÂ
In addition to ensuring timely elections, the caretaker prime minister is responsible for ensuring the economy stays on track by fulfilling the current IMF programme.
‘Official’ and ‘actual’ rates emerge within open market rate of the dollar
Exchange companies association claims the dollar is selling at Rs 312 on the open market. Actual rate on open market hovering around Rs 315. Both rates indicate a gap with the interbank rate that fails to meet IMF criteria.Â
Monal restaurant’s owner becomes first entrepreneur to receive ‘Pride of Performance’ award
ISLAMABAD:Â Owner of Islamabad's Monal restaurant, Luqman Ali Afzal, became the first Pakistani to be awarded a Pride of Performance award for 'entrepreneurship',...
What lies ahead for Muhammad Aurangzeb?Â
The new finance minister faces the toughest negotiation of his career as he takes the driving seat.Â
Reko Diq’s logistical challenges cast shadows on promised wealth
RMDC reluctant to use Gwadar port for shipping ores; alternate routes prove to be no better
ECC urges EOBI to tackle Rs2tr pension liabilities
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has directed the Employee Old Age Institution (EOBI) to address the ballooning pension-related liabilities exceeding Rs...
Govt raises remuneration for MP scale officers by 45 pcÂ
Islamabad: The caretaker Federal Government has raised pay and utilities’ allowance for management positions officers (MP I, MP II and MP III)...
Bracing for heatwaves
Despite an unusually cool March, devastating heatwaves could very much be in our futureÂ
SBP enforces new measures to control US dollar transactions
Pakistan tightens currency controls, biometric verification required for large dollar transactions
Govt appoints Amjad Zubair Tiwana as new Chairman FBR
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Member Inland Revenue Operations Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana as new Chairman Federal Board of Revenue.
Sources said...