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

France to give Rs12.3bn loan for Karachi Red Line project

ISLAMABAD: The French government has agreed to provide a soft loan of Rs12.3 billion (65 million euros) for the Bus Rapid Transit...

Minister vows cotton-specific subsidies for growers

ISLAMABAD: National Food Security and Research Minister Syed Fakhar Imam said on Wednesday that cotton growers would soon be given special incentives...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to form working group on cargo transportation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to form a joint working group (JWG) for future coordination in connection with "access to Pakistani seaports". This...

BMW expects at least half of sales to be electric cars by 2030

BMW expects at least half of its sales to be zero emission vehicles by 2030, setting a more conservative target than some...

Cabinet approves draft protocol on amendments in Pak-Russia NSGP accord

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the draft protocol on amendments in Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between Pakistan and Russia on North-South Gas...

SECP warns public against investing in ‘All Pakistan Projects’

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned the general public against investing in 'All Pakistan Projects'. In a statement...

Track & trace system vital to curb tax evasion: PM

PM deplores SHC's stay on track & trace system, says efforts to roll out T&T system being sabotaged

Cabinet issues directives for forensic audit of loss-making entities

ISLAMABAD: Science & Technology Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Tuesday that the federal cabinet has decided to conduct forensic audit of...

Govt to appoint new MD for Utility Stores Corporation  

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to appoint a new managing director for Utility Stores Corporation (USC).  According to sources, the Ministry of...

Circular debt management plan gets CCoE’s nod

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has approved the Circular Debt Management Plan (CDMP) 2021 to ensure effective management of the rising...

Hafeez Shaikh for provision of basic commodities at fair prices

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has reiterated the government’s commitment to provide maximum relief to the general public through provision of...