ECC approves Rs1bn for parliamentarians schemes
Rs1.6bn also approved for restoration of roads in flood affected areas
Despite earlier assurances to businesses and voters, govt keeps internet off
Businesses were affected along with election campaigns as cellular services remained off.Â
ECC approves Rs1.79bn supplementary grant for North Waziristan TDPs
ISLAMABAD:Â The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a supplementary grant, amounting Rs1.79 billion, for temporarily dislocated persons (TDPs) from...
Govts, central banks must boost efforts to help economies cope with crisis: BIS head
LONDON: Governments and central banks need to step up efforts urgently to support their economies in the face of the coronavirus crisis,...
‘Centre, provinces working closely on fiscal, taxation issues’
Dr Hafeez Shaikh says continuous dialogue between centre and provinces has resulted in better budget and expenditure management
IMF mission chief...
Saudi Arabia’s economy minister removed, appointed Royal Court advisor
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia in its latest cabinet reshuffle has relieved the economy minister from this post after Saudi media reported that King...
Govt subsidy helps USC earn Rs7bn in sales
LAHORE: Sales of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) surged to around Rs7 billion in January 2020, from the sales of around Rs1...
ECC approves Rs4.1bn grant to boost FBR’s capacity
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday approved a technical supplementary grant of Rs4,152 million for the Federal...
Advertising agencies see limited engagement during election season
The 2024 election proved to be one of the slowest ever, particularly for advertising agencies which saw limited engagement from political parties.Â
The...
Horticulture exporters fear huge losses amid border closures
ISLAMABAD: As borders have been closed and the services of international airlines have been suspended in wake of coronavirus outbreak, the exporters...
Govt hesitant to link SBP governor’s tenure with performance
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is reluctant to link tenure of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
ECC ratifies ban on sugar exports to ‘keep prices in check’
Committee rejects PM's decision to import sugar through private sector, as 'adequate stocks' are available in the country
‘All resources being utilised to protect economy from virus impact’
--Hafeez Shaikh says after announcing a historic package, govt now striving to ensure transparent distribution of relief money
--Says all sales tax...
PM vows not to burden consumers with higher utility bills
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday reiterated the government’s firm resolve for not burdening the consumers with increased utility bills by keeping...
Export of bananas and onions temporarily banned during Ramadan: Commerce Minister
Food ministry cites concerns of potential price escalations