PR decides to expedite work on Islamabad-Istanbul train project

Pakistan Railways has decided to expedite work on the Islamabad-Istanbul train project. This was decided in a meeting chaired by Pakistan Railways Chairman...

Govt to finally auction 4G services in GB, AJK

'Security-related restrictions have been relaxed and high-speed internet services will be provided to almost all areas of GB and AJK before the end of this year'

KP govt approves three road projects to promote tourism

PESHAWAR: In a bid to promote tourism in the country, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a project for the...

Japan to give Rs6bn for water supply projects in Faisalabad

ISLAMABAD: Japan has extended a grant of Rs6 billion (Japanese Yen 4.09 billion) for improvement in Faisalabad's water treatment and distribution system. Economic...

Cabinet okays withdrawal of Rs140bn tax exemptions via ordinance to pave way for IMF tranche

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has given a go-ahead to withdrawal of various income tax exemptions through a presidential ordinance instead of bringing...

Govt set to impose additional surcharges on power consumers 

Cabinet okays introduction of ordinance to further amend NEPRA Act

Punjab PDWP approves four projects worth Rs34.4bn

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), in its 29th meeting for FY21, approved four development schemes at an estimated cost of...

OGRA warns LPG profiteers of stern action

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has warned of stern action against those involved in the overcharging of liquefied petroleum gas...

PMTA’s support sought to operationise Islamabad metro bus corridor

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sought support from the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) to operationalise the Metro-bus Corridor from...

CAA plans to upgrade Skardu airport to promote tourism

'The airport’s runway will be equipped with the modern CAT-I system to facilitate local/int'l flights in adverse weather conditions'

NA body expresses concern over additional import of wheat

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Commerce has expressed serious concerns over the government's decision to import 300,000MT wheat despite the...

PM to announce Rs250bn uplift plan for GB soon

ISLAMABAD: As the apex committee constituted by the federal government has completed its proposals for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) development plan, Prime Minister Imran...

CCoP approves reserve price for Services International Hotel

Committee allows hiring of transaction adviser for award of DISCOs' management contracts

Govt backtracks on uncapped prices for privately imported Covid shots

ISLAMABAD: The government has reversed its decision to allow uncapped prices for Covid-19 vaccines imported by private firms, the health minister said...

Buzdar approves establishment of Punjab Sahulat Bazaar Authority

CM says more than 400 bazaars will be established across Punjab; assures businessmen of swift redressal of problems