ECNEC clears Diamer Bhasha dam, poverty alleviation projects
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) under the chair of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi approved various energy,...
Malaysia to cancel $20 billion China-backed rail project: minister
Mohamed Azmin Ali said at a media event that the project’s cost was too great, while also giving an assurance that Malaysia would welcome investment from China on a case by case basis
Total PARCO, NH&MP join hands to ensure road safety
SHEIKHUPURA:Â Reinforcing a shared commitment to enhancing road safety on national highways and motorways, Total PARCO Pakistan Limited (Total PARCO) and the National...
IRSA summons emergency meeting to review water situation for Kharif 2018
Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has summoned an emergency meeting of its advisory committee to review the current water situation and anticipated criteria for the cropping season of Kharif 2018.
CDWP clears two projects worth Rs17.2bn
ISLAMABAD:Â The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Tuesday accorded approval to a project worth Rs202.412 million and recommended a project worth Rs17...
Western media’s CPEC report based on ‘distorted facts’: ministry
Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform has
clarified a news article carried by some sections of international media titled
‘IMF won't stop China from...
ADB approves $9m financing for KP projects
ISLAMABAD:Â The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $9 million in project readiness financing (PRF) to support the preparation and design of urban...
Water scarcity could topple all economic efforts in near future
ISLAMABAD:Â To ensure overcoming water shortage and achieving sustainable economic growth, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Saturday called upon the...