Staff from 250 flour mills trained on wheat fortifications

ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission of Pakistan in collaboration with its international development partners, including Food and Agriculture Organisation and World Food Programme, had...

SBP to announce bi-monthly new monetary policy tomorrow

The bank had hiked policy rate by 150 basis points to 10pc in November last year   The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would...

Govt appoints Amer Tufail as SNGPL managing director

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) board of directors in a meeting on Thursday considered and approved the resignation of Amjad...

Oil production in Pak grows 11pc

 Pakistan’s oil production grew by 11 pc YoY to reach 96,553 barrels per day (bpd) of oil in Jan 2017, media sources...

Businesses cannot grow amid raids, harassment: LCCI

LAHORE: Businesses cannot grow amidst raids, harassment, lack of energy supply and severe traffic jams, therefore, the government should resolve these issues at...

SECMC signs agreements with Thalnova and Thar Energy for supply of 1.9m tons coal

Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) has signed separate agreements with Thal Nova and Thar Energy for the supply of coal amounting...

LNG imports from Qatar unaffected says: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

LNG imports from Qatar to continue Karachi Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources on Wednesday gave a statement clarifying that LNG...

Govt decides to withdraw 10pc duty on 1,700cc and above cars

ISLAMABAD: Succumbing to the pressure of local car manufacturers/assemblers, the government is all set to withdraw its decision of imposing 10pc federal excise...

First unit of Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower project to start generation in Feb 2018

Lahore: Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower project is said to be on the verge of completion as dry testing of electromechanical equipment and switch yard...

Petrol prices likely to go up Rs2.49

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory (OGRA) has suggested the federal government increase per litre cost of petroleum goods by Rs 15.99 and consumers...

Pakistan’s first mechanised coal/clinker terminal becomes operational

Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art mechanised, coal, clinker and cement bulk cargo terminal at Port Qasim has commenced its hot commissioning, becoming fully operational...

Managing Director, PLTL criticized for penalizing PGPL

ISLAMABAD: Delays in procurement and earlier commissioning of second Liquefied Natural Gas terminal built by Pakistan GasPort Limited (PGPL), which resulted in...

Careem launches in Multan, Gujranwala and Sialkot

Careem is set to create a million jobs by 2020 with its aggressive expansion across Pakistan. Careem, Pakistan’s leading ride-hailing app has announced...

Oil prices spike to highest levels since 2014

SINGAPORE: Oil prices hit their highest levels since 2014 on Wednesday due to ongoing production cuts led by OPEC as well as...

ISGSL MD’s 3rd consecutive appointment raises eyebrows

ISLAMABAD: Nepotism is allegedly ruling the roost in Petroleum Division of the Energy Ministry, as Mobin Saulat is appointed as Inter State...