Print World Bank extends ASPIRE programme by 3 years ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has extended the Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive... Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:51am
Pakistan Federal govt notifies grant of compensatory allowance ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday notified grant of compensatory allowance for federal government employees.... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance June C/A closes with $328m surplus: advisor ISLAMABAD: Khurram Shahzad, adviser to the finance minister said that country’s Current Account (CA) for June 2025... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Markets Gohar says ‘essential to maintain market-based exchange rate’ ISLAMABAD: The country is on track for positive economic development and growth, and any attempt to manipulate the... Published 18 Jul, 2025 11:14pm
Pakistan Practitioners, Bar Councils (Amendment) Bill: Senate body passes significant amendments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice, unanimously, passed significant amendments to the Legal... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:12am
Pakistan USC to be shut down by 31st, employees offered VSS ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to close all operations of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) by 31stJuly 2025,... Published 17 Jul, 2025 03:32am
Print Ad hoc relief: Ministries/Divisions yet to submit list of ‘beneficiaries’ Given June 30 deadline to submit list Updated 17 Jul, 2025 09:35am
Print PRI financing: IMF asks MoF and SBP to find a way forward ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan... Updated 17 Jul, 2025 09:28am
Markets NA body slams Ogra over unregistered LPG tankers in KP and theft in Sindh ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, while drawing... Published 16 Jul, 2025 08:00am
Print Business community stands divided over strike call ISLAMABAD: The business community on Tuesday agreed to defer the nationwide strike, as a committee to be headed by... Updated 16 Jul, 2025 08:44am
Print SOE Act and MoF reporting: CCoSOEs grants SPD entities full exemptions Committee approves appointment of independent directors to PTVC, PBC boards. Updated 16 Jul, 2025 09:49am
Print ADB flags high digital taxes, unfriendly analog tax processes ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), while terming high taxation on Pakistan’s digital infrastructure as a... Updated 15 Jul, 2025 09:27am
Print ADB-funded CAREC project: NHA rejects irregularity claims ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has formally submitted a comprehensive status report to the Prime... Updated 14 Jul, 2025 09:35am
Print $207.17m Punjab housing programme: WB gives moderately satisfactory rating ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Punjab Affordable Housing Program” of around... Updated 13 Jul, 2025 12:44pm
Print 1H: loss-making SOEs incur Rs343bn loss ISLAMABAD: The loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) incurred a combined loss of Rs343 billion during the first... Updated 12 Jul, 2025 09:12am
Business & Finance CBS implementation: BAJK, Malaysia tech consortium sign contract agreement ISLAMABAD: The Bank of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (BAJK), on Friday, signed a contract agreement with Malaysia-based... Published 12 Jul, 2025 05:49am
Print Population growth, climate change: Aurangzeb identifies ‘critical’ existential challenges facing Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that sustainable economic... Updated 11 Jul, 2025 10:07am
Print Development budget: Finance Division unveils strategy for release of funds PD&SI Division shall authorise funds for development budget Updated 11 Jul, 2025 10:12am
Business & Finance Dr Imtiaz Ahmad made economic adviser to Finance Division ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Dr Imtiaz Ahmad as economic adviser, Finance Division. A... Published 11 Jul, 2025 03:20am
Business & Finance Pakistan signs €20mn grant deal with EU to boost governance, business environment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) on Thursday signed a €20 million grant agreement to launch the... Updated 10 Jul, 2025 10:02pm