SNGPL seeks federal govt’s help as gas crisis worsens in PunjabÂ
ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sought federal government's help to resolve the ongoing gas crisis in Punjab, as...
Trump wants to buy Roosevelt Hotel, PIA tells privatisation panel
–PIA official says hotel will be leased on long-term basis
–PML-N's Khawaja Asif opposes privatisation of any entity during Covid-19 pandemic
ISLAMABAD:Â A senior Pakistan...
NA committee directs FBR to expedite tax refund process
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs on Wednesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to...
SBP tasks banks to increase housing, construction financing
Banks have been asked to increase their housing and construction loan portfolios to at least 5pc of their private sector credit
ECC directs food ministry to import wheat, ensure availability at affordable prices
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to accelerate...
Rahat Kaunain Hassan assumes charge as CCP chairperson
ISLAMABAD: Rahat Kaunain Hassan, the newly appointed chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), has assumed the charge of her office...
KP CM breaks ground for 257-acre Jalozai Economic Zone
'With expected private sector investment of Rs8bn, the CPEC project will ensure the provision of around 50,000 direct and indirect jobs'
Currency devaluation, uncertain regulatory environment may threaten FDI, says OICCI presidentÂ
ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) President Haroon Rashid has urged the government to address emerging challenges like...
Will build ‘biggest dam’ in country’s history, PM Imran vows
--PM kickstarts construction of much-delayed Diamer-Bhasha dam, which is expected to become operational in 2028Â
--Says project will generate jobs for people of...
Govt gets SC’s nod to act against sugar barons
Supreme Court directs high courts of Sindh, Islamabad to decide on sugar inquiry-related cases within three weeks
PM Imran orders crackdown on wheat hoarders
ISLAMABAD:Â The government has decided to launch a crackdown on elements involved in wheat hoarding across the country.
This was decided at a high-level...
OGRA slashes gas rates by up to 6pc
ISLAMABAD:Â The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday reduced the price up to 6 per cent for consumers.
According to a notification...
Kamyab Jawan Programme phase-II gets PM’s nod
Govt increases loan amount from Rs5m to Rs20.5m, reduces markup from 6pc to 3pc
ECC to take up Karachi development projects tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to be held on Wednesday will take up various issues related to development...
Pakistan, Hungary ink pact to avoid double taxation, fiscal evasion
ISLAMABAD: In a move to ensure transparency in taxes, trade and banking matters Pakistan and Hungary have signed a 'Convention for the...