Business community suggests govt to impose coronavirus lockdownÂ
Calls for setting up of special fund to support daily wagersÂ
 LAHORE : The business community on Monday urged the government to announce complete...
IRSA allows elderly employees to work from home
ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has taken certain precautionary and preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) with immediate effect...
FBR-Peshawar posts 100pc surge in FED collection
PESHAWAR: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)-Peshawar has posted a 100pc surge in the collection of federal excise duty, as the department collected...
Firdous hints two-week lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI:Â As the first coronavirus patient died in Karachi, the Sindh government on Friday urged citizens to practice self-isolation for three days whereas...
Establishment of National Tax Council notified
ISLAMABAD: As per the decision of the National Finance Commission’s Monitoring Committee, the Finance Division on Friday notified the establishment of National...
PTA issues advisory for telecom operators, stakeholders
Amid the spread of coronavirus, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Friday issued a wide-ranging advisory to its licensees, directing them to remain fully...
SBP announces six relaxations for exporters impacted by COVID-19
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced six different relaxations to help exporters facing declining demand in overseas markets and...
Govt redirects $40m non-utilised WB funds to fight coronavirus
The federal government on Friday redirected $40 million non-utilised funds from World Bank projects that can be used by the federal and...
SECP asks companies to divert CSR activities to COVID-19 prevention
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Friday advised all companies to divert their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities...
‘Govt to clear GST refunds within March, grant export rebates in April’
Hafeez Shaikh advises exporters to take care of their workers ‘just how govt is taking care of them’
Govt to protect people, economy from coronavirus effects: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the government is in contact with international institutions to check the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)...
China provides $4m aid, medical equipment to Pakistan
China has provided aid worth $4 million to Pakistan, alongside medical face masks and ventilators, Economic Affairs Minister Hammad Azhar announced on...
Pakistan Post offers EMO service to send money at doorstep
The Pakistan Post is offering Pakistan Post Electronic Money Order (EMO) service which is known as post to the doorstep, adding that...
Foreign Office rejects Indian propaganda against CPEC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected the Indian propaganda against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), terming it desperate attempts to falsify facts and...
Coronavirus: SBP directs banks to promote digital payments
KARACHI:Â The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday introduced new measures to reduce the need to visit bank branches or ATMs,...