Govt allows duty-free import of auto-disable syringes till June 30th
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allowed the import of auto-disable syringes till 30th June 2021, it emerged on Tuesday.
According to sources, President...
Pakistan to receive first purchase of over one million doses of Chinese vaccines by March-end: minister
Asad Umar says govt in talks to purchase another seven million doses of Sinopharm and CanSino vaccines
Asad Umar for disbursement of additional PSDP funds to expedite development
ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Asad Umar on Tuesday directed the Planning Commission to allocate additional funds from the Public...
Petro Division directed to take action against OMCs involved in June 2020 crisis
ISLAMABAD: The government has directed the Petroleum Division to take serious action against oil marketing companies (OMCs) and others involved in the...
Karachi Green Line BRT to become operational by August
ISLAMABAD:Â As the Sindh government had deferred the timeline for operationalisation of the much-awaited Green Line Bus Rapid Transport System in Karachi, Planning...
Land automation helps PLRA collect Rs7.4bn in eight months
LAHORE:Â The Punjab Land Record Authority (PLRA) has added a revenue of Rs7,456 million to public exchequer under the head 'land transfer and...
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 consumersÂ
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:Â 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...