Govt approves scheme to offer one million additional gas connections before elections
ISLAMABAD: As countdown to election starts, the PML-N government has accelerated the drive of offering one million additional gas connections for domestic...
Income tax exemptions for inward remittances be limited to Rs10m annually: SBP
ISLAMABAD: A presentation by State Bank of Pakistan to Senate Standing Committee on Finance suggested income tax exemption available for inward remittances...
Coca Cola’s micro-finance grants empowered over 7,527 female entrepreneurs
ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Pakistan, one of the country’s leading beverage companies has disbursed over Rs71.4 million micro-finance grants in last eight years to...
Oil prices hover around two-week-highs
TOKYO: Oil prices held little changed near two-week highs early on Monday, supported by comments from Saudi Arabia that it would continue...
Modern technology key to future of agriculture: PARC chairman
LAHORE: “Modern technology has a pivotal role in the future of agriculture sector in Pakistan. However, a lack of awareness and proper understanding...
Rs10911.278mn released for petroleum sector in eight months under PSDP
ISLAMABAD:The government has released Rs10911.278 million for the Petroleum and Natural Resources Division under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2017-18) during...
Saudis ready to swing oil market into deficit
MOSCOW: Saudi Arabia is undergoing a truly seismic shift in its economy, politics, and society, all thanks to the oil price crash...
ICCI urges government to promote youth entrepreneurship
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Senior Vice President Muhammad Naveed said that youth is the future of Pakistan and...
CPEC to bring economic revolution in future: Mushahid Hussain
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Mushahid Hussain Syed has said CPEC would bring economic revolution in the country.
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ICCI calls for reducing power losses to save industry from load shedding
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to take urgent measures for reducing power sector...
Workers decry govt’s plan of privatisation of PIA, Steel Mill
KARACHI: A representative gathering of the labour here on Saturday expressed serious concerns on the proposed plans to privatise Pakistan Steel Mill...
Khawaja Asif meets Gazprom chairman, agree to enhance cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif met Gazprom Chairman Alexey Miller in Saint Petersburg, on Thursday, during his official visit to the...
World Bank debars Pak Elektron for 33 months
LAHORE: Pak Elektron (PAEL), its affiliates PEL Marketing (Private) Limited, Kohinoor Power Company (KOHP), and its former general manager have been debarred...
AugmentCare and FINCA join hands to improve healthcare system
The healthcare system in Pakistan has suffered from significant problems over the years but a major momentum shift has seen technology take...
TAPI gas pipeline set to enter Afghanistan From Turkmenistan
ISLAMABAD: Turkmenistan has completed construction of gas pipeline in its section under TAPI project, following which a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to...