Planning ministry recommends Rs2.45bn for Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has recommended the release of Rs2.45 billion out of the total allocation of...
SBP goes green, expands renewable energy refinance scheme
KARACHI: In an attempt to encourage clean energy in the country, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has enhanced the scope of...
Govt removes Hafeez Shaikh from NFC, restores previous TORs
AGP presents new notification regarding NFC’s formation before IHC
Establishment Division proposes PAS officer for TDAP secretary’s position
ISLAMABAD: Instead of proposing the name of a Civil Superior Services (CSS) officer from the commerce and trade group, the Establishment Division...
‘Changes in Customs Act to facilitate direct transfer of duty drawbacks to exporters’
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Tuesday that changes in the Customs Act would...
Talks underway over hike in drug prices: Mirza
KARACHI:Â Refuting the increase in medicine prices, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has said that talks are...
VRG gets regulators’ go-ahead to launch ‘Aasan Mobile Account’
The SMS-like service will allow users to open bank accounts without the need of smartphones, internet
PM calls for review of subsidies to ensure transparency
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the adviser to the PM on finance and revenue affairs to scrutinise and review...
Govt delays decision to increase PTV licence fee
Info minister says the plan to overhaul the state-run broadcaster has been approved and the decision to hike its licence fee has been deferred till next week
Torkham scam:Â Over 100 vehicles entered Pakistan without paying taxes, NA told
FBR chairman says at least 113 vehicles crossed into Pakistan without goods' declaration or record for deposit of leviable duties
Govt reiterates commitment to ensuring wheat supply at fixed prices
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research on Tuesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensure supply of quality wheat at...
Current account deficit shrinks 78pc to $2.9bn in FY20
ISLAMABAD: The current account deficit of the country contracted by 78pc to $2.966 billion during the fiscal year 2019-20 compared to $13.434...
Govt to propose eight transport infrastructure projects for CPEC
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to propose eight new projects relating to transport infrastructure for inclusion in the China Pakistan Economic...
Centre asks Sindh to announce wheat release policy to stabilise prices
ISLAMABAD:Â The federal government on Monday urged Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to immediately announce its wheat release policy to help...
DGPC, exploration companies asked to accept findings of third-party consultants
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has taken a policy decision to make Director General Petroleum Concession (DGPC) and Exploration and Production (E&P) companies...