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Cabinet approves amendment bill to make SBP stronger, more autonomous: Shibli

He said the cabinet also approved Income Tax (amendment) 2021, which was an important piece of legislation to improve the tax network.

Published 09 Mar, 2021 08:26pm

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Cabinet likely to approve SBP bill today

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today), is likely to approve the State Bank ...

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:35am

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Cabinet to congratulate PM on winning trust vote

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today), will formally congratulate Prime...

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:34am

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Nepra Tribunal: Asif Ali may be appointed as member (finance)

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Asif Ali as Member (Finance) of National Electric Power...

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am

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Cabinet likely to undergo reshuffle after Senate polls

The PM is reportedly not happy with the performance of ministers and on excuses over their inability to deliver
Minister says cabinet reshuffle aims to maintain a strong hold on the party, keeping the allies pleased and uplifting the morale of the party

Published 01 Mar, 2021 12:58pm

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Heads of organizations: To PM’s great disappointment, ministries fail to fill vacant posts

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed his disappointment at the delay in hiring heads of different...

Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:22am

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PPRA rules: PLL granted partial exemption

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has granted partial exemption to Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) from Rule-35 by relaxing the...

Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am

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Almost Rs2 hike in tariffs of Discos, KE approved by govt

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government on Friday approved an increase of Rs 1.95 per unit in tariffs of power ...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

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PM asks ministry to finalise law on enforced disappearances

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Ministry of Law and Justice to finalise enforced disappearance...

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 11:45pm

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Govt-IPPs deal: Rs800bn saving projected

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has given final approval to the recommendations of the Cabinet Committee on Energy...

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:12am

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Inflation down to 6.4pc in December, expected to decrease further in coming months, Cabinet told

The participants were told that the exchange rate was stable whereas the country’s stock market was at the highest level after April 2018.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 11:13pm

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Cabinet approves commission of inquiry on Broadsheet issue to bring truth before nation

Shibli said the prime minister issued directives that some other building should be mortgaged in place of F-9 Park for Sukuk Bonds.

Updated 26 Jan, 2021 11:35pm

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Cabinet agrees to constitute Commission to investigate Broadsheet matter

The federal cabinet also reiterated its resolve to observe the Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 in an effective manner.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 08:37pm

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Broadsheet scandal: Cabinet approves formation of inquiry commission to hold investigation

A former Supreme Court judge will head the commission that will be mandated to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the Broadsheet scandal
The commission will re-investigate cases involving bigwigs, which were closed out of expediency

Published 26 Jan, 2021 02:12pm

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PM chairs cabinet meeting

The meeting discussed various agenda items relating to development projects and other issues of importance, the PM office said.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 01:49pm

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Federal Cabinet constitutes inquiry committee to investigate Broadsheet matter

Shibli said the ToRs of the committee have been formulated according to which it will complete the investigation within 45 days.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 09:11pm

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Five bills approved for Balochistan's uplift

The cabinet was informed that among those, 496 Medical Officers, 382 Lady Medical Officers and 148 Dental Surgeons had been recruited.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 08:50pm

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IHC restrains Naeem Bukhari from discharging duties as PTV chairman

IHC CJ says a summary was sent to the federal cabinet for Bukhari’s appointment without taking into account the SC verdict
The court referred the matter to the cabinet to make an appropriate decision

Published 14 Jan, 2021 12:24pm

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Cabinet approves amendments in laws to enhance powers of AGP to ensure transparency

The cabinet was informed that illegal smuggling of oil causes Rs 180 billion losses to the exchequer.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 08:44pm

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Govt relaxes PPRA rules to procure COVID-19 vaccine

The development was made during the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The decision to purchase the vaccine on a single-bid basis was taken on humanitarian grounds.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 04:45pm

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Cabinet approves purchase of COVID-19 vaccine to save human lives

The meeting approved the appointment of the Chairman Board of Directors (BOD) of Pakistan Expo Centers Private Limited.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 08:27pm

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PM Imran summons federal cabinet meeting on Dec 29

The meeting will discuss a seven-point agenda.
A report regarding the removal of encroachments from Margalla Road will also be presented in the meeting.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 01:43pm

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Lt Gen Akhtar Nawaz appointed as NDMA Chief

Lt Gen Akhtar Nawaz will replace Lt Gen Mohammad Afzal, who took charge as the NDMA chairman in May 2019.
The role of NDMA remained crucial during COVID-19 and in natural disasters like floods this year in Sindh and Punjab areas.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 07:28pm

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Electric vehicle policy to be launched soon: SAPM

He said that the government was taking steps to enhance reliance on renewable energy as country was facing looming threat of the climate changes.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 06:13pm

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PM chairs meeting of federal cabinet

The meeting discussed various agenda items relating to development projects and other issues of importance, the PM office said.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:21pm

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Cabinet approves procurement of Covid-19 vaccine

the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan here in Islamabad approve funds to procure an anti-Covid vaccine. The health workers and people above 60 years of age will get the first doses of the drug in the first stage.

Published 01 Dec, 2020 07:52pm

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No tolerance for crimes against children, women in civilized society: PM

The prime minister was chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet which considered a number of important agenda items, PM Office Media Wing in a press release said.

Updated 24 Nov, 2020 09:11pm