NA standing committee questions PTCL’s authority to sell propertiesÂ
Standing Committee on IT and Telecom argues PTCL board does not hold ownership of the company
Azerbaijan pledges $3 billion investment in key sectors of Pakistan
PM highlights economic progress, tax reforms, and new Saudi collaborations Â
Govt moves to Supreme Court over banks’ stay on additional 15% income tax Â
FBR seeks urgent resolution as Rs197 billion revenue hangs in balance Â
PTA hires consultant for 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan
NERA to advise on spectrum release process, valuation, and auction design, with completion expected by April 2025
Pakistan secures $500m ADB loan for climate resilience projects
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday signed a $500 million loan agreement for the Climate and Disaster Resilience...
Finance Division to hire consultant for external debt management
New hire to enhance capacity in risk analysis, forecasting, and debt portfolio management
Increase in Pak-Afghan trade boosts customs duty revenues
PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan trade has witnessed a major increase over the past three months, leading to a notable rise in customs duty and...
ECC meeting discusses key initiatives on energy and disaster relief
Cabinet body approves winter demand initiative for power consumers and allocation of funds for NDMA relief operations
PM orders crackdown on sugar sector tax evasion and hoarding
The PM directs authorities to enforce strict actions against tax evaders, price manipulators, and hoarders in the sugar industry
ECC greenlights power relief package for winter
A tariff of Rs26.07/kWh will be charged to all eligible consumers
Govt relaxes smog restrictions in Lahore, extends restaurant hours to 10 PM
The revised guidelines also see the reopening of schools in the Rawalpindi Division, as smog levels drop enough for schools to resume operations
Senate Committee criticizes PTA officials on VPN registration issue
VPN registration policy, revived by the current government, aims to streamline VPN use, chairman PTA
Shehbaz seeks $1.2 billion Saudi loan to fill $2.5 billion gap
The FBR faces a PKR190 billion tax shortfall in four months, which its chairman attributes to incorrect assumptions
Govt recommends ending structure tax on buildings
Property transfers generated PKR620 million annually before the tax, but revenues plummeted to PKR60 million after its imposition
World Bank recommends 10 DISCOs’ ownership transfer to president ahead of privatisation Â
Federal government faces complex challenges in privatising power sector, balancing subsidies and tariff policies. Â