New IMF deal crucial to consolidate economy: PM Shehbaz

A Turkish company will arrive in Islamabad on April 6 to negotiate airports’ outsourcing process, says PM  

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 pc 

Islamabad: The caretaker Federal Government has raised pay and utilities’ allowance for management positions officers (MP I, MP II and MP III)...

Pakistan, UAE company, all set to sign 25-year concession agreement for terminal’s operations on Karachi Port 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is on the verge of signing a 25-year concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports, a UAE-based company, to operate the...
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Jam Kamal Khan assumes office as Federal Minister for Commerce

An inclusive approach that fosters growth and stimulates investment will be taken by the ministry, says Khan

Kakar’s uphill battle 

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.

Govt initiates three-phased privatisation of SOEs

Privatisation list prioritises entities such as PIA and Discos, focusing initially on loss-making SOEs

Coalition govt pushes ahead with PIA’s privatisation

PM seeks schedule for privatisation of flag-carrier, orders to remove hurdles in recovery of Rs 1.7 trn stuck-up taxes 

Customs Department forms high-level committee to combat mobile phone smuggling

Telecom Operators Association and Mobile Phone Manufacturers Association to nominate a member each to join the committee’s ranks

PM Sharif shares five-year economic plan with cabinet

Responsibility with accountability will be hallmark of the five-year roadmap, PM opined

Rs 3.126tr added to Pakistan’s total debt in first two months of FY24 :SBP

ISLAMABAD: The Federal government's total debt surged by Rs 3.126 trillion to Rs 63.966 trillion between Jul-Aug, of the current fiscal. According to...

SBP unveils plans for new currency notes with enhanced security features

The upcoming banknotes will showcase novel serial numbers, designs, and heightened security measures

LSMI production sees 1.84% YoY growth in January

Despite the monthly gains, the cumulative performance for the 7MFY24 indicates a 0.52% decline compared to the same period in the previous year

Aurangzeb’s appointment is a positive step in right direction: Bloomberg

Sharif’s return increases the chances of securing a new IMF package, says analyst

IRS officers share deplorable working conditions, elitism in bureaucracy

LAHORE: A recent post by a group of income tax officers has been making rounds on social media. The post is addressed...