PARTLY FACETIOUS: Eat your heart out… “I am aware that all economists who have ever held a position in the federal government — are against granting... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Pakistan President inaugurates 17th ‘My Karachi Exhibition’ KARACHI: The President, Dr Arif Alvi, on Wednesday emphasized the need for comprehensive plan for sustainable... Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am
Editorials The denial of dues to tribal districts EDITORIAL: Denial of due share to a section of society in the socio-economic development of a polity tends to breed... Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am
Print Wall around ‘new GHQ’: IHC directs govt to submit report ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Tuesday, directed the federal government to submit a report ... Updated 29 Dec, 2021 07:40am
Print Gas supply to power sector increased by 71pc ISLAMABAD: The federal government has altered gas management plan to increase gas supply to power sector by 71 per... Updated 29 Dec, 2021 10:29am
Markets Three large Discos: Ministerial panel to consider bifurcation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has constituted a five-member ministerial panel to firm up recommendations on the... Published 28 Dec, 2021 03:54am
Print NSP envisaging economic security to the core approved ISLAMABAD: The government has approved National Security Policy (NSP) envisaging economic security to the core on... Updated 28 Dec, 2021 10:18am
Print Gas supply priority revised for 3 months: Fertilizer sector now on a par with export sector ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has decided to place domestic fertilizer sector at par with export sector in gas... Updated 27 Dec, 2021 05:01pm
Print Textile, apparel industry: Govt decides to substitute power, RLNG tariffs Indicated for fiscal year 2021-22 with regionally competitive energy rates Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:04am
Print Govt decides to amend gas law Includes alteration in definitions for sale price and prescribed price aimed at enforcing recoveries and consequential punitive measures Updated 24 Dec, 2021 10:12am
Print Govt misses petroleum levy target ISLAMABAD: The federal government has been able to generate only seven percent of petroleum levy (PL) in the first... Updated 24 Dec, 2021 09:44am
Print AIDEP 2021-26: Govt says export targets only indicative ISLAMABAD: While approving the newly drafted Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP) 2021-26, the ... Updated 23 Dec, 2021 09:54am
Print Jul-Oct import bill soars 64pc to $25.1bn YoY, Senate told ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s import bill jumped by 64 per cent or $ 25.1 billion—in the first four months of the ... Updated 23 Dec, 2021 09:55am
Print Govt to revisit SSRC suggestions due to internal opposition ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government is to revisit recommendations of Sugar Sector Reform Committee (SSRC) as some of... Updated 22 Dec, 2021 09:56am
Print Warsak Canal system: Centre refuses to release more funds for remodeling ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has refused to release more funds for remodelling of Warsak Canal System in... Updated 20 Dec, 2021 10:18am
Pakistan AGP submits proposals: SC to decide sacked employees’ case today ISLAMABAD: The federal government has proposed the restoration of sacked employees from BS-1 to BS-7 and to hold ... Published 16 Dec, 2021 04:00am
Print Govt decides to slash prices of POL products ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced on Wednesday to slash the prices of petroleum products up to Rs7.01... Updated 16 Dec, 2021 10:43am
Print NOCs not needed for setting up or expanding certain units: SME policy envisages Rs10m guarantee-free loan Policy is aimed at extending facilitation and incentives to promote the growth of small and medium enterprises Updated 16 Dec, 2021 09:50am
Pakistan PPP concerned at withholding of provinces’ funds ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party expressed serious concern over holding funds of development projects of the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Business & Finance C$ hits 1-week low TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday as worries about the Omicron coronavirus... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Print New Gwadar airport approved at 550pc higher cost ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has approved New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) with over 550 per cent higher... Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:53pm
Pakistan Punjab health coverage scheme: Federal govt not to extend financial support ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has reportedly decided not to extend any financial support to the multibillion... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Markets ‘Power Day 2021’ seminar: minister announces Punjab govt’s solar energy plan LAHORE: Punjab Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Minister Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed has... Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am
Pakistan Bumper crops: Govt optimistic about export prospects: Farrukh ISLAMABAD: The federal government is optimistic to generate $4.620 billion through additional export of bumper... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Print National grid: Govt to increase KE quota ISLAMABAD: Power Division said Thursday the Federal Government will sign three agreements with... Updated 10 Dec, 2021 09:53am
Pakistan PMS Punjab officers: LHC suspends federal govt’s notification LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday suspended the operation of a federal government’s notification in... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Print Power Div authorised to recover ‘excess profit’ from NCPL ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has authorized Power Division to secure alleged excess profits of... Updated 09 Dec, 2021 03:32pm
Editorials Law to arrest rising debt EDITORIAL: During a recent parliamentary finance committee meeting the federal government revealed its intent to... Updated 08 Dec, 2021 06:52am
Business & Finance Containers: Rice exporters urge govt to ensure timely availability KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) Tuesday urged the federal government to take immediate... Published 08 Dec, 2021 06:22am
Print Govt decides to import urea from China ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has reportedly decided to import 0.1 million metric tons of urea from China on... Updated 08 Dec, 2021 09:48am