NA body to take up polarising brokers regime tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: A new brokers regime introduced last week by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to expand the investor base...

Govt to soon decide fate of its subordinate organisations 

Merger of 35 organisational entities, transfer of 43 to Sarmaya-e-Pakistan on the cards

Railways to launch 20 new trains next year: Sh Rashid

PESHAWAR: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said 20 new trains would be launched next year to facilitate the passengers. Talking to reporters...

PSX recovers from early tremors, closes in green

KSE-100 lost 1,689 points during the initial trading hour, before bouncing back to close higher by 104 points 

Neelum-Jhelum Project starts power generation: WAPDA

'The project will supply 4.6bn units of inexpensive electricity to the national grid in 2019-20' A detailed inspection of Neelum-Jhelum power project has been...

PM stresses inclusion of experts, professionals in BoDs of govt companies

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday emphasized on inclusion of capable and experienced professionals in the board of directors (BoDs) of...

Trump says China tariffs may remain for ‘substantial period’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that US tariffs on Chinese imports could remain in place for a "substantial period," dampening...

Govt’s measures helped contain Covid-19 damage to economy, says SBP governor

ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir on Wednesday said that the coronavirus outbreak had delayed but not derailed...

Senate body’s recommendations on tobacco tax collection opposed

Senate panel had recommended FBR to remove the three-tier taxation system on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has opposed...

Minister vows zero tolerance for gas pilferage

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Omar Ayub Khan said on Saturday that there would be zero tolerance against gas pilferage and directed the gas companies...

Planning Commission reaffirms commitment to mitigating Covid-19

PC to provide Rs70bn for Covid-related programmes in FY21

Up to 41pc increase in airfare ahead of Eid

Two-way ticket from Lahore to Karachi is being sold up to Rs39,500 from the previous Rs28,000 The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and...

Hafeez Shaikh addresses UN panel, stresses extension in debt relief programme

Finance adviser calls for collective action against tax evasion and money laundering by corrupt politicians, criminals and terrorists

PM stresses concrete measures to curb smuggling at Pak-Iran border

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday stressed the need for Pakistan and Iran to take concrete measures against smuggling and ensure more business...

FBR holds pre-bidding conference for Track & Trace System

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday held a pre-bidding conference for the grant of a five-year licence to electronically...