Cabinet decides to monitor PSDP spending ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, on Tuesday, decided to carry out a third-party evaluation mechanism both at the... Published 16 Jun, 2021 03:39am
Print No FED levy on internet data usage: Azhar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said the prime minister or the Cabinet did not approve the... Published 12 Jun, 2021 05:04am
Markets Q1 and Q2 of 2020: Lockdowns accounted for POL items’ shortage: Ogra ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet... Published 03 Jun, 2021 04:13am
Print Vaccine procurement for June: $130m approved by ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved allocation of US$ 130 million (Rs20... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Pakistan NGMS spectrum auction: Cabinet may approve policy directive ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to approve the policy directive for auction of next generation mobile... Published 31 May, 2021 03:12am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The FY21 growth rate “Hammad Azhar was the first to boast of a 4 percent growth rate…” “So? He is a member of the cabinet.”... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Print ECC to take up 9 proposals of ministries, divisions today ISLAMABAD: A meeting of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet being held Wednesday (May 19) will take... Published 19 May, 2021 06:00am
Print PD allowed to absorb surplus Gencos’ employees in Discos ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed Power Division to absorb surplus... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Pakistan Media policy, corporal punishment rules, MC loan approved: Sindh cabinet slams NAB letter seeking domicile-wise employees' data KARACHI: The provincial cabinet in its around five-hour session condemned the letter written by the National... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Print Ministry to submit wheat import plan to ECC after Eid ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) is to submit plan to import 0.4 million... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Print Federal govt officer cadre posts: Only 0.37pc belong to MP scales ISLAMABAD: Out of total 29,000 posts of officer cadre in the federal government, only 108 posts belong to the MP... Published 08 May, 2021 03:30am
Pakistan Punjab Transmission & Despatch Company to be established: minister LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved to set up the Punjab Transmission & Despatch Company (PTDC) to get ... Updated 07 May, 2021 10:05am
Pakistan ‘Manipulation’ in Drug Pricing Policy 2018: TIP draws attention of Dr Faisal towards issue KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has drawn the attention of Dr. Faisal Sultan, special assistant ... Updated 07 May, 2021 10:05am
Print Dawood says tariffs on raw materials will be reduced ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Commerce and Invest-ment, Abdul Razak Dawood has said that the government... Published 07 May, 2021 04:35am
Print PM leaves for KSA today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will depart for Saudi Arabia today (Friday) on a three-day official visit on ... Published 07 May, 2021 04:35am
World Germany sets more ambitious climate goals after landmark ruling BERLIN: The German government said Wednesday it would set more ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions after a... Updated 06 May, 2021 10:18am
Print Oxygen gas, cylinders: Ministry seeks waiver of taxes, duties for another 6 months ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has sought extension in waiver of taxes and duties... Published 05 May, 2021 04:01am
Print Power bills for May, June 2021: Govt to recover FCA ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to recover Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) from November 2019 to June... Updated 05 May, 2021 10:37am
Print Private parties engaged in business with Railways: Exemption of 10pc WHT opposed by FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has opposed exemption of private parties from 10 percent Withholding... Published 04 May, 2021 04:26am
Print Cabinet appoints Khalid Hamid as CEO NICL ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly appointed a person as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Pakistan Cabinet approves plan to divide PIA in two firms, sends summary to ECC for revision, says Fawad The initiative, which was discussed during a meeting of the cabinet, has been taken to address the financial woes faced by the national flag carrier The government has also decided to lay off half of PIA's 14,000 employees, replace some of its fleets, and permanently close loss-making routes Updated 28 Apr, 2021 03:38pm
Print IPPs urge govt to make payment ISLAMABAD: Indepe-ndent Power Producers (IPPs) have urged the federal government to make payment of the first... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Print Cabinet to meet today ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (Apr 27) will discuss the implications of worsening... Published 27 Apr, 2021 03:02am
Opinion Is it ECC versus EAC? This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Economic body asked to provide clear road maps” carried by the... Published 24 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Business & Finance Cabinet ratifies decision of customs duty withdrawal on cotton yarn import “The notification will be issued in a few days,” said the advisor. Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:38pm
Pakistan 10-member inter-ministerial body to improve logistics chain ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has constituted a 10-member inter-ministerial committee to rationalize processes and develop... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Print Cabinet to meet today ISLAMABAD: Independent Power Producers' (IPPs') issue is likely to land in the Federal Cabinet on Tuesday (today),... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Print 8 cities of Punjab: Deployment of 17 companies of Rangers approved by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet in its meeting held on April 13, 2021 approved deployment of 17 companies of Pakistan... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Pakistan Govt committed to provide relief through various programs: Shehryar He said the government wanted accountability across the board against all corrupt and plunderers to wipe out the menace of corruption and money laundering. Published 16 Apr, 2021 10:20pm
Pakistan CM approves various development projects The meeting was told that the transfer of new institutions on solar energy would ensure up to 45 per cent energy conservation. Published 15 Apr, 2021 09:57pm