Cabinet Division declares orders issued by PTA as unlawful
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has declared the orders so far taken by senior officials of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) as illegal after...
Pak-China to strengthen cooperation in energy sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will strengthen cooperation in the fields of oil and gas, renewable power generation, supporting power transmission networks to...
Another landmark achieved on Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project
LAHORE: The strategically important 969 MW-Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project achieved yet another landmark towards its completion as water filling (pressurisation) of its...
OGRA decides to dismantle Enforcement Department
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has decided to dismantle its Enforcement Department and put the entire responsibility of enforcement...
Punjab government gives go ahead for Rs22bn agriculture programme despite expired contracts
LAHORE: Punjab government has given go-ahead for the Rs 22.813 billion Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Programme, despite the expiry of contracts for...
Oil jumps after U.S. crude stockpiles shrink most since August
NEW YORK: Oil topped $ 62 a barrel for the first time since May 2015 after U.S. crude stockpiles shrank by the...
Wheat sowing completed in 97pc areas: Senate Committee told
ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research on Thursday was informed that wheat cultivation had been completed in over...
PM directs for rationalisation of LPG price
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday directed Ministry of Petroleum to take effective measures, in consultation with all stakeholders, for...
Provincial governments asked for ensuring purchase of sugarcane on fixed rates
ISLAMABAD: National Food Security and Research Minister Sikandar Hayat Bosan called upon the provincial governments to ensure purchase of sugarcane from the...
Capacity utilisation in cement sector touches 95pc
ISLAMABAD: Cement sector has witnessed a sales boom for the last four years, more so this fiscal year as total despatches reached...
HDIP suffers Rs370mn revenue loss on account of CNG stations inspection
ISLAMABAD: The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) suffered Rs 370.130 million loss in its revenue on account of inspection of compressed...
Government, Etisalat may find middle ground to resolve $800mn dues controversy
ISLAMABAD: Resumption of talks between the government of Pakistan (GoP) and Dubai-based Etisalat may lead to resolving the much-awaited $ 800 million...
Power Division to meet with CPEC investors individually to fast-track energy projects
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has decided to engage and meet with all investors of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy projects...
Pakistan is largest beneficiary of Chinese concessional loans
ISLAMABAD: Over $4 billion in concessional loans have been given by China to Pakistan for current infrastructure projects and additional $8b are...
PRGMEA hopeful of new finance team to overcome trade deficit
LAHORE: Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) here on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of Dr Miftah Ismail as the adviser...