CDWP clears 19 uplift projects, recommends six to ECNEC ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared 19 development projects at a cost of Rs142.3... Published 28 Jun, 2022 06:10am
Opinion Taxation power and democracy In the wake of an apparent economic crisis, caused by multiple reasons, particularly a killing self-inflicted... Updated 27 Jun, 2022 06:30am
Pakistan ICT teachers demand 150pc education allowance ISLAMABAD: Teachers of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) colleges have demanded provision of 150 percent Education... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Pakistan At Islamabad Zoo: Rs100m allocated for setting up wildlife conservation centre ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs 100 million under Public Service Development Programme (PSDP) for... Published 27 Jun, 2022 06:06am
Business & Finance Luxury, non-essential items: ‘Govt to lift ban on shipments already at Karachi port’ PESHAWAR: The federal government is likely to lift the ban on shipments which have already arrived at Karachi port... Published 26 Jun, 2022 06:09am
Markets New connections: PD to provide gas companies new guideline ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division will provide a new guideline to the board of directors of both gas companies, the... Published 26 Jun, 2022 05:44am
Print Listed SOEs: Govt likely to offer block trade of shares PC has requested CCoP to decide the most suitable course of action to attract potential foreign direct investments in Pakistan Updated 25 Jun, 2022 10:14am
Pakistan Enforced disappearances: Commission hasn’t been able to achieve its objective, says IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has said that the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has not... Published 24 Jun, 2022 06:15am
Business & Finance Ban on import of luxury items: Around 600 to 900 containers stuck at Karachi ports KARACHI: Around 600 to 900 containers are stuck at Karachi ports, following a ban imposed on import of luxury items... Published 23 Jun, 2022 07:06am
Print Banking sector: SBP announces steps aimed at conserving energy, fuel KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced measures to conserve energy and fuel in the banking... Updated 23 Jun, 2022 10:05am
Pakistan IMF being lenient with current government: Shaukat Tarin Former finance minister says global lender asked PTI to match policy rate with headline inflation instead of core inflation Updated 22 Jun, 2022 06:28pm
Business & Finance APGAI, APPMA reject hike in paper prices by local mills KARACHI: Paper merchants have rejected enormous increase in the paper prices by the local paper mills and urged the... Published 22 Jun, 2022 07:22am
Business & Finance PSW Board to get female, independent director ISLAMABAD: The federal government is to appoint female independent director on Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Board as... Published 22 Jun, 2022 05:58am
Business & Finance 17pc sales tax on import of raw material: PPMA-govt row causes medicines shortage LAHORE: The ongoing tussle between the federal government and the Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Pakistan Newspapers, magazines: APNS concerned over govt’s decision to discontinue purchase KARACHI: The APNS expresses its profound concern on the news item appeared in a section of press wherein it has been... Published 18 Jun, 2022 06:00am
Pakistan Bid to clear banned luxury items foiled KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West) foils attempt at clearance of banned luxury items in two... Published 18 Jun, 2022 06:00am
Print Rs5/unit power relief withdrawn ISLAMABAD: The federal government has withdrawn the subsidy the last government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)... Published 17 Jun, 2022 06:37am
Business & Finance Three major revenue measures may be challenged in court: Shabbar ISLAMABAD: Three major revenue measures (direct taxes) of the Finance Bill, 2022, having accumulated revenue impact... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:55am
Opinion Wealth tax in the guise of deemed income Whenever historians will write the history of an abusive, incorrect, absurd and technically incorrect tax imposition... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am
Business & Finance Jhagra censures federal govt for reduction in NMD’s uplift funds PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Finance, Taimoor Saleem Jhagra has censured the federal government for reduction in... Published 15 Jun, 2022 06:43am
Print Hike in POL products’ prices on the cards ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to increase the price of petrol by Rs8.69 per litre and high-speed ... Updated 15 Jun, 2022 10:40am
Print Petroleum Div asked to sort out guaranteed gas supply issues ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) has reportedly warned Petroleum Division that debt recapitalization and... Updated 15 Jun, 2022 10:06am
Pakistan Federal govt urged to enhance KP’s share in NFC award PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) has demanded of the federal government to increase KP’s share in the National... Published 13 Jun, 2022 07:11am
Business & Finance GB CM slams 50pc cut in development allocations in budget ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid has slammed the federal government for cutting the... Published 13 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Print KE seeks payment of Rs25bn to clear SSGC dues ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought immediate payment of Rs 25 billion from the federal government to clear... Updated 13 Jun, 2022 09:34am
Print Finance Bill 2022: Rate of proposed tax on deemed rental income to be 20pc Proposed tax on deemed income from an unutilised property above Rs25 million not applicable on land where agriculture activity is carried out Updated 12 Jun, 2022 03:00pm
Budget 2022-23 Charitable hospitals’ supplies get ST relief ISLAMABAD: The federal government has restored the exemption of general sales tax on local supplies to charitable... Updated 11 Jun, 2022 10:21am
Budget 2022-23 OMCs: Zero PDCs budgeted for 2022-23 ISLAMABAD: The federal government has budgeted zero Price Differential Claims (PDCs) for next financial year 2022-23... Published 11 Jun, 2022 06:39am
Markets Cotton market: No visible change amid budget announcement LAHORE: The local market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman... Published 11 Jun, 2022 06:04am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Govt should designate a place for protest “Is the Long March or dharna or whatever still on?” “You mean the gathering of a large number of people on ... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
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