Print Debt and liabilities hit historic high of Rs59.6trn KARACHI: Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities (domestic and external) continued to grow and reached the historic... Updated 16 Aug, 2022 09:57am
Pakistan Govt moves IHC for physical custody of Gill ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approached Islamabad High Court (IHC) for physical custody of Shahbaz Gill... Published 14 Aug, 2022 07:26am
Print Oil refineries’ estimates: POL products’ prices may soar by up to Rs16.48 per litre OGRA will send summary to finance division seeking revision on Monday Updated 14 Aug, 2022 04:53pm
Pakistan Swat, Miramshah and Mir Ali areas: PM forms 16-member Jirga to deal with law and order challenge Locals are currently staging sit-in protest against increased incidents of target killings, militant activities Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:20am
Print USF and Ignite: Telecom operators seek suspension of their contribution for two years Proposal aimed at partially mitigating digital emergency triggered by exponential increase in cost of doing business Updated 12 Aug, 2022 09:41am
Opinion Prospects brighten for shipping sector? Growth or development has not come to Pakistan’s shipping sector naturally. In fact, for a large chunk of its... Published 11 Aug, 2022 04:35am
Print Move aims at keeping uniform rate across country: Nepra approves Re0.57 per unit hike in KE tariff ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of Re0.57 per unit in... Updated 11 Aug, 2022 09:48am
Markets ‘Incentivised’ zero-rated sectors: Govt in a ‘quandary’ over supply of cheap power Ensuring supply of electricity at 9 cents per unit to cost Rs80 billion in FY23 Updated 09 Aug, 2022 03:24pm
Editorials When it rains, it pours EDITORIAL: It goes from bad to worse every day in the south, especially Balochistan, as earthquakes now compound the... Published 08 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Print Country a net importer, says Miftah somberly KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has said that the federal government had made tough... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:12pm
Pakistan PM orders release of Rs5bn to NDMA Says government has to help people above its party interests Updated 06 Aug, 2022 12:00pm
Pakistan Martyrs of helicopter crash: KP businessmen hold condolence reference PESHAWAR: Business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have demanded from the federal government to announce the... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Pakistan Leaders of PDM, ruling coalition meet: Bodies formed to draft measures against PTI following ECP verdict ISLAMABAD: The joint meeting of ruling coalition partners and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Tuesday... Published 03 Aug, 2022 06:51am
Print Govt reconstitutes boards of four Discos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has reconstituted Boards of four power Distribution Companies (Discos), i.e.,... Updated 02 Aug, 2022 10:19am
Print Light diesel, kerosene: pricing likely to be deregulated ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has decided to deregulate pricing of light diesel oil and kerosene oil in... Updated 02 Aug, 2022 10:18am
Pakistan Prohibited funding case: Govt urges ECP to announce reserved verdict immediately ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to immediately announce its... Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:14am
Opinion The tax gap In a recent disclosure, the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) admitted that tax gap of Pakistan is Rs 3,000... Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:14am
Pakistan Entry ban issue: Rana warns of governor’s rule in Punjab ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday warned that the federal government would impose ... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz vows to provide maximum relief to people affected by rains Premier says federal govt will increase already announced relief package for the flood-affected areas Updated 27 Jul, 2022 09:14pm
Pakistan KP receives Rs918bn under NHP in five years PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received a huge amount of Rs.918 billion under the head of... Published 27 Jul, 2022 08:04am
Business & Finance Mining sector likely to get status of industry Move aimed at facilitating its development as per rules of provincial governments Updated 27 Jul, 2022 11:54am
Print Bhayo made chairman of Privatisation Commission On July 13, Saleem Ahmad resigned from the post citing personal reasons Updated 27 Jul, 2022 09:53am
Pakistan Monsoon rains: PM directs provinces to take precautionary steps ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the provincial governments to remain alert in... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Print Export-oriented sectors: Govt has agreed to supply energy without disparity Incentive given for one year, it will expire on June 30, 2023 Updated 25 Jul, 2022 12:20pm
Business & Finance Insurance companies: SECP issues criteria for CEOs appointment ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the insurance companies to appoint... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Markets ‘Essential commodities available at all Utility Stores’ KARACHI: Subsidized items sugar, ghee and flour are available in abundance at all Utility Stores across the ... Published 24 Jul, 2022 05:04am
Pakistan Govt removes Punjab IGP ahead of crucial CM vote LAHORE: Moments before the crucial session of the Punjab Assembly to elect a new chief minister on Friday, the... Published 23 Jul, 2022 04:10am
Markets Discos, Gencos & NTDC: Independent BoDs fail to reform power sector LAHORE: The independent BoDs of Discos, Gencos and NTDC have failed to follow the agenda of reforming the power... Published 23 Jul, 2022 04:10am
Print MPMG housing finance scheme: Govt in process of reshaping: Miftah Says govt will continue with MPMG housing loan scheme for candidates whose applications have been approved Updated 23 Jul, 2022 09:37am
Business & Finance HCCI wants ‘economic emergency’ imposed urgently HYDERABAD: Adeel Siddiqui, President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI), has urged Prime Minister... Published 22 Jul, 2022 06:07am