Pakistan Single Window begins phased implementation of DRAP e-services
ISLAMABAD: In a transformative move set to enhance transparency, efficiency, and ease of doing business for pharmaceutical companies, commercial importers, healthcare institutions,...
Govt approves ordinance aimed at facilitating the privatization process
In a significant development, the federal caretaker government in Pakistan has decided to issue a presidential ordinance to prevent constitutionally-established high courts...
PM instructs to guarantee the availability of urea fertilizer at govt-regulated prices
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday directed the concerned departments to prepare and submit an action plan immediately to ensure uninterrupted...
PSQCA greenlights reforms to boost efficiency and transparency
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) Board of Directors (BoD) has set forth an ambitious restructuring plan. This plan...
Cabinet approves ordinance to remove obstacles for privatization of govt assets including PIA
ISLAMABAD: All obstacles to the privatization of government assets, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have been removed as the Federal Cabinet has...
The govt is making changes to how it raises debt. Here’s why
The cabinet has approved agreements with Capital Market Infrastructure Institutions to change the government's approach to debt management.
Senate’s standing committee deliberates on TCP’s Rs260bn debt challenge
ISLAMABAD: Disconcerting revelations have emerged in a session of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce held at Parliament House on Monday. It...
Chairman SECP warns against deceptive Apps: Calls for public vigilance
ISLAMABAD: In a keynote address at the Mercantile Expo, Akif Saeed, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), emphasized...
FIA Karachi issues public notice in criminal case against Meinhardt executives
The Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Commercial Banks Circle in Karachi has recently issued a critical public notice linked to a major criminal...
Competition appellate tribunal appoints a new chairman, here is why that is important
Gridlock expected to clear as tribunal resumes operation after 7.5 years and 212 pending cases
CCP’s investigation into major car manufacturer stalled
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is once again grappling with obstacles in its ongoing inquiry into the automobile sector, specifically...
Iqbal Z Ahmed makes bail in NAB case
The Gas King has been granted bail along with five co-accused persons in the first hearing of the court.
Ministry of Commerce re-advertises IPO Chairman post due to age controversy
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has re-advertised the position of Chairman of the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) after the incumbent chairman...
KP launches ambitious effort to transition from traditional pensions to VPS for civil servants
The pension problem is a ticking time-bomb for Pakistan. Could KP lead the way in reforming this sector?
SECP takes notice of surrogate ads by cryptocurrency exchanges and betting platforms
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), taking notice of the increasing trend of surrogate advertisements on certain internet-based cryptocurrency...