Strengthening of business ties between Pakistan, China, a foremost priority: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that strengthening business ties with China is a foremost priority of Pakistan.
He said this...
KP’s business community urges FBR to defer implementation of POS system
PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Monday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to defer the enforcement...
CCP holds consultative meeting on competition distortions in wheat sector
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Monday held a consultative meeting with key stakeholders to discuss competition distortions and consumer...
KP govt to import 150,000 tonnes wheat to plug shortfall
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Monday said that it will import 150,000 tonnes of wheat worth Rs8.5 billion in order to...
760 PIA staffers sacked over fake degrees: minister
ISLAMABAD: Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday revealed the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management has sacked as many as 760 of...
Govt likely to appoint Zulfi Bukhari as PTDC BoD chairman
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Zulfi Bukhari...
Foreing direct investment up 88pc to $2.56bn in 2020
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country increased by 88 per cent to $2.56 billion in 2020 from $1.36 billion in...
Progress on 10th NFC slow after removal of Hafeez Shaikh
ISLAMABAD: The newly constituted National Finance Commission (NFC) is likely to remain inconclusive due to the removal of Adviser to Prime Minister...
Lack of funds to put some KP development projects on hold, increase costs: sources
AZIZ BUNERI: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has allocated a token amount of Rs1,000 for 10 multi-billion rupee power projects due to...
LCCI lauds govt for income tax refunds
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh on Sunday appreciated the federal government’s decision regarding payment of...
Approval of building plans being deliberately delayed by MCL: sources
LAHORE: A total of 610 residential, commercial and industrial building plans have been awaiting approval from the Municipal Corporation Lahore (MCL) for...
Govt considering outsourcing of major airports to foreign companies
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has been paving the path to outsource major airports of the country to foreign companies and a committee...
CCoP approves 7pc divestment in OGDC,10pc in PPL shares
ISLAMABAD:Â The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) on Friday approved the divestment of 7pc government shares in Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL)...
ECC allows TCP to import 200,000 tonnes of wheat
--Committee observes arrival of 0.7m tonnes of wheat in next two months will help defuse price volatility, discourage hoardingÂ
--Hammad Azhar announces reduction...
CPEC to enhance Pakistan-China cooperation, Xi tells Alvi
Chinese president expresses willingness to work with Pakistan to build a community of shared future