KCCI laments lack of inclusion in decision-making process  

-- Chamber president says increase in gas tariff poses a serious question mark on govt’s claims of ‘change’ KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and...

President constitutes 13-member National Economic Council

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi constituted a 13-member National Economic Council (NEC) on Friday. According to an official notification, the council will be chaired by...

Investigation hints ‘inside trading’ in sale of PECO shares

-- Privatization Commission had made it clear not to sell PECO shares to private investors without taking prior approval ISLAMABAD: An investigation against...

Govt backtracks again, says no oil deal with KSA

ISLAMABAD: In a striking contrast to his earlier claim, Federal Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has now confirmed that Pakistan has not made...

IMF tells NEPRA to get its act together  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on Wednesday visited the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and advised the authority to bring...

Power prices hiked by Rs1.16 per unit

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday increased Rs1.16 per unit in the electricity tariff on account of monthly fuel...

Govt considers Afghan request for removal of duties on fruits, vegetables

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said export volume between Pakistan and...

Senate body briefed on Planning Commission’s performance

ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Privatization on Wednesday was informed that the last government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had completed privatization...

Pakistan, KSA agree to negotiate on proposed FTA

 -- Official says Saudi Arabia will get same trade facilities as China ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) agreed on Wednesday to...

Rupee under pressure amid regional currency turmoil  

Experts say currency is likely to remain under depreciatory pressures with weaker external finances

Regulated bodies sensitised on anti-money laundering measures

SECP emphasises on establishing an effective risk assessment framework to detect and report suspicious activities ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has...

Slow progress in solar energy projects irks World Bank delegation

KARACHI: World Bank Senior Energy Expert Oliver Knight led a delegation on Tuesday which called on Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh and...

Finance Ministry asks provinces to reconstitute much-delayed NFC Award

ISLAMABAD: As the provinces are yet to respond to the letters sent by Finance Minister Asad Umar last month, the Ministry of Finance...

ECC defers electricity price hike

- Committee approves export one million metric tonne surplus sugar - Special committee formed to address K-Electric issues ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar chaired the...

FBR launches crackdown against ‘influential’ tax evaders

-- 'In the 1st phase, strict action will be taken against 169 tax evaders with a proven trail of large business transactions and...