Govt decides to bar state functionaries from accepting gifts of value above $500 ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to bar State functionaries from accepting gifts of value above US 500... Published 04 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Print Govt says ‘will have to’ agree to IMF conditions PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the government would have to agree to IMF bailout conditions ... Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:26am
Print Industry yet to export any amount of sugar ISLAMABAD: The country’s sugar industry has not yet been able to export any amount of sugar out of 250,000 tons... Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:29am
Print Russian oil supply likely by April Negotiations with Russia were finalised in 45 days: Petroleum State Minister Musadik Malik Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:13pm
Print ‘Rules’ allow banks to seek asset details of civil servants ISLAMABAD: The “Sharing of Declaration of Assets of Civil Servants Rules, 2023” allows commercial banks to seek... Updated 04 Feb, 2023 09:28am
Pakistan Barrister Shehzad appointed new AGP ISLAMABAD: After two months of controversy, the federal government on Thursday appointed Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Print SBP’s reserves slip to $3bn KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves further fell by $711 million during last week due to... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:54am
Print Panel asks PD to broker agreements between govt, gas producing provinces ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Thursday, asked the Petroleum Division to provide gas sale and purchase... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:57am
Editorials An enabling environment for reform EDITORIAL: The political decision, notably to dissolve the assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Pakistan... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Pakistan Zardari for increasing minimum wages to Rs 35,000 LAHORE: Former president Asif Ali Zardari said on Tuesday that minimum wages for labourers and workers should be... Updated 01 Feb, 2023 08:56am
Editorials A reminder of the flaws in economic policies EDITORIAL: Match the rise in taxes to a cut in government expenditure is a cry gathering momentum not only amongst... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Pakistan ‘Wasted’ holiday in Islamabad causes huge loss to traders ISLAMABAD: The visiting UAE president announcement to cancel the trip has not only wasted one-day holiday in the... Published 31 Jan, 2023 06:01am
Print IMF conditionalities: Govt raises fuel prices in a gesture of compliance ISLAMABAD: The government has announced to increase the prices of petroleum products by Rs 35 (petrol, diesel) and... Updated 30 Jan, 2023 09:27am
Pakistan Dar says federal govt fully committed to development of Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Chairman Senate... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Opinion Rescuing power system Pakistan’s current electrical power and transmission system is plagued by absence of innovation and R&D. Owned... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:51am
Opinion Taxation of immovable property The National Assembly through the Finance Act 2012 amended section 37(5) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 [“the... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 11:36pm
Print Govt may exempt solar equipment from all taxes ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to exempt solar equipment from all taxes aimed at achieving the target of 10,000... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:04am
Pakistan Govt tightening controls to eradicate drug menace: minister ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan is committed to eradicate the menace of drugs by utilising all available... Published 26 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Print Govt to launch crackdown on ghee manufacturers ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to launch crackdown on ghee manufacturers for not passing on the impact of lower... Updated 26 Jan, 2023 09:14am
Business & Finance Shipping forwarders, cos increase charges LAHORE: Shipping forwarders as well as companies have increased their charges exorbitantly, adding insult to the... Published 25 Jan, 2023 07:11am
Print Gas recovery in Guddu: EWT: Govt likely to allow OGDCL extension ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow one-year extension to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) ... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Business & Finance POL products: additional Rs76bn revenue can be generated thru PL maximization to Rs50 per litre ISLAMABAD: The government has projected to collect Rs 76 billion additional revenue if it maximizes the petroleum... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 08:56am
Business & Finance PTA doing without chairman for over 20 days ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is headless for the last more than 20 days, as the... Published 24 Jan, 2023 07:40am
Business & Finance Stranded containers: Govt decides to waive demurrage, port charges KARACHI: The Federal Government has decided to waive all demurrage and port charges of around 8000 containers... Published 24 Jan, 2023 07:01am
Editorials An ill-advised decision EDITORIAL: At a time Pakistan’s economic malaise is exacerbating by the day, public functionaries are in no mood ... Published 24 Jan, 2023 06:06am
Print LC issue: PALSP threatens to shut down steel units ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector will be forced to close down its units for an indefinite period in case the... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:18am
Print SBP announces sugar export mechanism Makes it mandatory for sugar mills to bring sugar export proceeds into Pakistan within 60 days of the opening of Letter of Credit (LC) Updated 22 Jan, 2023 10:16am
Pakistan Senate informed: 42 journalists killed in four years ISLAMABAD: As many as 42 journalists were killed across the country in the last four years, whereas, 11 suspects... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:41am
Pakistan Govt restores previous status of PMDC ISLAMABAD: The government has restored the previous status of the Pakistan Medical Council (PMC) after receiving... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:34am
Print Wapda may delay issuance of 2nd $500m Eurobond Wapda was expecting to issue it by the middle of last year Updated 21 Jan, 2023 03:30pm