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
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
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 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
Pakistan Huge rise in FED on cigarettes: govt urged to remain ‘steadfast’ ISLAMABAD: Health activists urged the government to remain steadfast on its major decision of doubling the Federal... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr: govt announces five holidays ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday announced a five-day-long holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr in Pakistan.... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Print Govt-SC standoff worsens amid economic impasse Ruling coalition rejects apex court’s 8-member ‘controversial’ bench Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:45am
Print NA too rejects eight-judge larger bench ISLAMABAD: As the fight over the government’s judicial overhaul effort has intensified, the National Assembly on... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:44am
Pakistan Rs21bn for polls in Punjab, KP: ECP fails to submit summary to ECC ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) did not submit a summary to the Economic Coordination Committee... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Print Fiscal Monitor: IMF projects fall in govt gross debt to 73.6pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a decrease in the government gross debt for Pakistan,... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:42am
Business & Finance Rs143.7bn raised via auction for PIBs KARACHI: The federal government raised Rs 143.7 billion through the sale of long-term government securities against... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan Finance secretary, AGP summoned by SC for non-provision of election funds Registrar of the top court says the failure of the federal govt to comply with the order of the court is prima facie disobedience Updated 12 Apr, 2023 09:35pm
Print Funding issue: ECP submits report to SC ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Tuesday, submitted a report on whether it has received funds... Updated 12 Apr, 2023 08:37am
Pakistan Experts hail govt’s decision to enhance tax rate on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The social activists and health experts Sunday highly appreciated government’s decision of higher... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am