NEPRA notifies Rs1.53 per unit hike in power tariff
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified Rs1.53 per unit increase in power tariff for ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (DISCOs)...
Senate panel asks NBP to furnish details of non-performing loansÂ
ISLAMABAD: The Senate's Standing Committee of Finance and Revenue on Monday directed the National Bank of Pakistan to submit details of non-performing...
Trade deficit expands 8.2pc to $14.9bn in seven months
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's trade deficit during the first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year (2020-21) increased 8.25pc to $14.96 billion, compared...
SECP proposes amendments to NBFC regulations
ISLAMABAD:Â In order to safeguard the interest of investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed amendments to the Non-Banking...
FBR issues draft rules for enrolment in Pakistan Single Window
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday notified draft rules for enrolment in Pakistan Single Window (PSW).
The FBR issued SRO 164(I)/2021...
CDWP okays four projects worth Rs6.8bn
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved four projects worth Rs6.8 billion and recommended one project worth Rs43.32 billion to...
ECC approves payment mechanism for IPPs
Govt to immediately release Rs161bn as first installment to help ease pressure on IPPs and reduce circular debt
BRT Peshawar to add 30 new buses to its fleet
PESHAWAR:Â Thirty more buses have been acquired from China for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)-Peshawar, a statement issued on Monday read.
According to the BRT...
Moot calls for increase in federal excise duty on tobacco products
Pakistan yet to achieve WTO standard that requires signatories to optimally impose 75pc tax on retail price of cigarette pack
Govt urged to expedite work on Pak-Afghan cargo train project
PESHAWAR: Traders and industrialists of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have demanded the government to give a final shape to the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Central Asia train...
Cabinet Division shortlists candidates for OGRA chief slot
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to fill the top position of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) chairman, the Cabinet Division has...
KP receives another Rs3bn in hydropower profits
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has received an additional Rs3 billion from the federal government on account of net electricity profit, KP Finance Minister...
Govt to further curtail expenditures to facilitate common man: minister
Hafeez Shaikh sees improvement in macroeconomic indicators; says promotion of agricultural, industrial and services sectors among top govt priorities
Govt to roll out historic package for farmers soon: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government will soon roll out a historic package for the country's farmers.
The PM...
Renewal of Pak-Afghan transit trade agreement delayed
PESHAWAR: As the transit trade agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan is expiring on the 11th of this month, no progress has so...