Investors at BQIP await utility services despite investing Rs35bn

'It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Industries and Board of Investment to ensure that the concept of one window...

FBR obtains details of bank accounts owned by Pakistanis in 26 countries

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has obtained details of bank accounts owned by Pakistani nationals in 26 countries and will be...

Sakib Sherani resigns from PM’s Economic Advisory Council

Sources say the economist resigned because govt did not consult the council before presenting the finance bill ISLAMABAD: In another blow to...

Pakistan to receive oil worth $4.5bn from IDB

'Talks are underway to finalise a similar agreement for the supply of LNG' The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will provide a three-year $4.5...

Govt lauded for restoring old gas tariff for tandoors

ICCI officials hope that the govt will resolve other issues of small traders with the same spirit Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and...

Zulfi Bukhari visits Pakistani labour camp in Dubai

The visit was first of its kind as no minister had ever visited a labour camp to review working conditions of...

Asad Umar to chair first NFC meeting on Feb 6

ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the reconstituted 9th National Finance Commission will be held in Islamabad on February 6 with Finance Minister Asad...

Govt striving hard to slash unnecessary imports: Dawood

PM's adviser says he will soon visit all the chambers of commerce in the country to finalise national industrial policy Prime Minister’s Adviser...

Govt decides to exempt PSL franchises from 10pc withholding tax

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to give tax exemption to the franchises of Pakistan Super League, it was learnt on Friday. According to documents...

SECP guidelines for CSR be aligned with SDGs-2030: Minister

'Business initiatives being launched under CPEC should lead to socially responsible investments' ISLAMABAD: Defence Production Minister Zubaida Jalal said on Friday that the...

ECNEC approves revised polio eradication plan at $986.29m

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Friday approved revised emergency plan for eradication of polio at a cost...

Freight trains HQ being shifted to Karachi

Minister says the entire Karachi-Peshawar track will be upgraded soon KARACHI: Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Friday announced that Railway Headquarters of...

IT entrepreneurs urge govt to establish ‘tech zone’ in Islamabad 

'Inclusion of private sector in Pakistan Software Export Promotion Board imperative to improve its performance' ISLAMABAD: Entrepreneurs from the IT sector have urged...

‘Friendly govt policies attracting foreign investments’

MIRPUR KHAS: As the incumbent government has introduced fruitful and friendly policies under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, foreign investors...

Apex court directs PIA to independently pick CEO

In a detailed judgement issued related to the case of the appointment of Musharraf Rasool Cyan as PIA’s CEO, the Supreme Court said the BoD is responsible for planning, succession and appointment of the company’s CEO