Interest rates: no more room for tightening Interest rates in Pakistan are almost at historic highs and still the country is running negative real rates on both... Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am
Business & Finance ‘Unprecedented’ hike in FED on cigarettes resented LAHORE: Expressing serious concerns over the government’s unprecedented increase in the FED rate on locally... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Print Govt-PTI talks end in stalemate ISLAMABAD: The third and final round of political dialogue between the federal government and Pakistan... Updated 03 May, 2023 08:50am
Pakistan Appointment of 8 NIRC members notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued a notification for the appointment of eight members of the National... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan Balochistan flour millers demand supply of wheat QUETTA: Pakistan Flour Mills Association, Balochistan region, on Monday demanded of the authorities to ensure the... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
Print Rs80bn gas subsidy to five export sectors ends ISLAMABAD: The federal government has ended the Rs 80-billion subsidy on gas to five export sectors for FY... Updated 30 Apr, 2023 04:51pm
Print Ogra blames govt for hike in gas meter rent ISLAMABAD: The oil and gas regulator, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) blamed the federal government for... Updated 30 Apr, 2023 09:29am
Print Elections in July or September? Govt-PTI talks give birth to hope Final round of negotiations to take place on Tuesday Updated 29 Apr, 2023 11:42am
Print SC’s directive to SBP: NA panel takes suo motu notice ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue is said to have taken suo motu notice in... Updated 29 Apr, 2023 11:47am
Business & Finance FPCCI says ‘short-term economic scenario is still bleak’ KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has ... Updated 29 Apr, 2023 06:27am
Print Govt-PTI talks aimed at ending deadlock held ISLAMABAD: On the heels of speculated “reconciliation” between the treasury and opposition over holding general... Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:51am
Business & Finance Various categories of companies: SECP increases fee for submission of documents ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has considerably increased the fees for... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Print Federal govt’s scheme: Only 15,000 applicants can get e-bikes/rickshaws ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government’s E-Bikes/ Rickshaws Scheme will be for up to 15,000 applicants and in case... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:14am
Business & Finance Smart licences for arms attract 18pc GST rate: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that computerised arms licenses in the form of cards... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:01am
Print REAP urges govt to help it achieve $5bn rice exports KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has asked the federal government to devise a long-term... Updated 25 Apr, 2023 09:00am
Print Outsourcing of operations, land assets at three airports: TIP flags possible breach of PPP regulations KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has flagged a possible breach of Public Private Partnership (PPP)... Updated 23 Apr, 2023 10:27am
Print MoF prepares draft policy on SOEs Pakistan has around 200 state-owned enterprises which are engaged in a diverse range of activities Updated 21 Apr, 2023 02:02pm
Business & Finance Provincialisation of Discos: Either seek approval for pre-merger or grant exemption, CCP tells govt ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has advised the federal government to either seek its... Published 21 Apr, 2023 05:56am
Pakistan Moving IHC, IK says govt planning to arrest him during Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Wednesday, moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Print Punjab, KP polls: SC summons political parties ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to the political parties asking them to send their representatives today... Updated 20 Apr, 2023 08:38am
Print Govt fails to implement WB-recommended tax reforms ISLAMABAD: The government has failed to fully implement the World Bank recommended major tax reforms for enhancing... Updated 20 Apr, 2023 08:35am
Business & Finance Minimum bill for gas consumers fixed at Rs500 ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday fixed minimum bill for gas consumers at Rs500. Fixed charges of Rs500... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Business & Finance TAAP team meets FPCCI chief: ‘Massive mismanagement in forex blocks remittance of airlines’ proceeds since 10 months’ KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised the federal government, State Bank, Civil Aviation... Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Print Defence ministry moves SC for holding same-day elections KARACHI: The Ministry of Defence Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking elections across the country on the same... Updated 19 Apr, 2023 08:42am
Opinion Place of Provision of Sales Tax on Services Rules 2023 Introduction: In Pakistan, sales tax on value-added basis is levied both on goods and services. There are numerous... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 07:01am
Business & Finance Deadline for prize bonds encashment extended KARACHI: The federal government has announced to extend the last date for encashment of withdrawn prize bonds.... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan Supreme Court orders: Lawyers’ meeting expresses concerns over govt attitude ISLAMABAD: Pakistan jurist’s roundtable expressed grave concern over the unprecedented and outright refusal of the... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Pakistan Govt urged to stick to new FED rate on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: Health activists have urged the government to remain steadfast on its decision to double the Federal... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Print PTI writes letter to Alvi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to draw President Arif Alvi’s attention towards what... Updated 17 Apr, 2023 08:45am
Editorials Is de-escalation even possible now? EDITORIAL: The headlines over the last few days seem to have left many in the country, especially the major players... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am