91 illegal farm housing schemes uncovered in Lahore
LAHORE: The authorities in Lahore have uncovered a staggering 91 illegal farm housing schemes within the city. The discovery has raised concerns...
Pakistan Set to Strengthen Private Security Services with New Regulatory Bill
This is an instrumental step towards ensuring the safety and security of projects that are of national significance
PICT clarifies end of operations, handover
The concession agreement between PICT, and KPT comes to an end as PICT ceases operations
Why and how is HBFC being privatised?
No new bids received even after the deadline was extended 8 times.
Biden warned China’s Xi on West’s investment after Putin meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden told Chinese President Xi Jinping following his meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin to "be careful" because Beijing relies...
MoST recommends three names for DG PSQCA in violation of MP-1 policy
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has come under scrutiny for recommending three candidates for the post of Director General...
Steel industry cries foul against unregulated manufacturers in former FATA/PATA
Earlier, an industry association had claimed that steel manufacturers in the erstwhile tribal regions have evaded taxes worth more than Rs 150bn.
Proposed amendments to NEPRA Act raise concerns over potential favoritism
The federal government's decision to introduce amendments to the Regulation General, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act, 2021 has sparked concerns...
Customs unlawfully clears goods worth $847m during import ban
A large number of importers with the alleged connivance of Pakistan Customs officials bypassed the mandatory requirements of Financial Instruments of Pakistan...
Wheels turn as govt makes final dash to the IMF
Significantly amended and bulldozed through parliament, the budget has been approved on the same day as an increase in the policy rate
Govt imposes Rs415bn new taxes in budget 2023-24
New taxes are meant to appease the IMF.
Shehbaz advocates for overhaul of global financial system at Paris summit
The premier expressed concern that response of int'l institutions to Pakistan's appeals for funds after the 2022 floods was limited to loans
NA hosts consultative session on strengthening local govts
Pakistan has not had an effective third tier of democracy despite the 18th amendment
PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief, urges lender to release stalled funds
In a meeting held on the sidelines of the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in Paris, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...
FTO expresses concern over repeated changes in the tax jurisdiction of overseas Pakistanis
Issue persists even after an ex-parte amendment Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (the Ordinance), in March 2021