Bumper production: CAP urges govt to allow export of wheat, by-products KARACHI: Pakistani traders have formally requested the federal government to allow the export of wheat and wheat... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Funds demanded for merged tribal districts ISLAMABAD: A coalition of six opposition political parties under the banner of Tehreek Tahafuz Ayin-e-Pakistan ... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Fighting malnutrition: BISP, UNICEF agree to forge close collaboration ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the United Nations have reiterated to collaborate closely to address... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Efforts afoot to provide maximum relief to people in upcoming budget: Musadik Malik Minister for Petroleum says people will see a significant reduction in the inflation rate in the coming days Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:28pm
Markets Govt announces cut in petrol, diesel rates ISLAMABAD: Federal government announces up to Rs 4.74 per liter reduction in petroleum product prices, effective ... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Print Govt slashes PSDP by Rs204bn ISLAMABAD: The government has slashed the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the ongoing fiscal year by... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 07:26pm
Print Power, water charges for AJK: Centre may form panel to discover ‘political’ solution ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to constitute a high-level committee to find out a political solution... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 02:02pm
Print Budgetary support: Govt borrowing rises 116pc KARACHI: The federal government borrowing from scheduled banks for budgetary support rose significantly by 116... Updated 30 May, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan Govt asked to continue extending support to varsities FAISALABAD: The vice chancellors’ committee had requested the federal government to continue extending support to... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Print Power supply to theft-free areas: KP govt, PD agree to reach formal agreement ISLAMABAD: Power Division and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government are said to have agreed to reach a formal pact to... Updated 28 May, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan Centre, KP agree to resolve electricity issues ISLAMABAD: After holding two-day back-to-back meetings, the federal government and the provincial government of... Updated 28 May, 2024 09:11am
Business & Finance Foreign investors: Jul-Apr profit repatriation up 250pc KARACHI: Repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors posted a notable growth of 250 percent during the... Updated 28 May, 2024 09:11am
Print PM, PPP team take stock of situation ISLAMABAD: As the federal government is set to present the budget for fiscal year 2024-25, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Updated 27 May, 2024 09:13am
Print Gandapur apprises Naqvi, Leghari about issues facing his province ISLAMABAD: Days after issuing a stern warning to the federal government to resolve the prolonged power outages issue... Updated 27 May, 2024 02:07pm
Print Govt decides to do away with subsidised gas for fertilizer industry ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to do away with subsidised gas to the fertiliser industry for urea as... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:09am
Print Vital power distribution installations in KP: Centre decides to tighten security after CM’s ‘threat’ ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to take necessary measures to ensure security of vital electricity... Updated 25 May, 2024 04:16pm
Print Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces Government left with only 42.5 percent from divisible pool with interest payments and circular energy debt no longer sustainable Updated 25 May, 2024 08:29pm
Pakistan Dr Raghib Naeemi made Chairman IIC LAHORE: The federal government has appointed Allama Dr.Raghib Hussain Naeemi as the Chairman of the Islamic... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Sell-off plan approvals: New independent directors appointed for 9 Discos ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed new independent directors for nine power Distribution Companies... Updated 22 May, 2024 12:01pm
Business & Finance Budget proposals presented by KATI likely to be taken into consideration KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have presented a comprehensive 72-page budget ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Senate session: Three presidential ordinances to be tabled ISLAMABAD: The federal government is scheduled to lay before the Senate the three presidential ordinances that were... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Print PPIB seeks to dodge swinging sell-off sword PPIB requests Board to accord approval to categorization and classification of PPIB as an 'Essential SOE' under Clause 11 of SOE Policy Updated 18 May, 2024 04:54pm
Print Petrol price slashed by Rs15.39, HSD’s by Rs7.88 ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Wednesday announced massive cut up to Rs 15.39 per litre in the ex-dept prices of... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:00am
Pakistan Bilawal advises opposition to hold dialogue only with govt ISLAMABAD: As the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is head over heels for engaging the mighty gurus for... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:02am
Print Juices, cigarettes prime focus: Govt plans to rationalise FED regime in budget ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to rationalise Federal Excise Duty (FED) regime in the coming budget with... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:26am
Pakistan Govt can generate Rs58.8bn by better use of land ‘occupied’ by federal govt employees: NGO ISLAMABAD: The federal government can generate at least $58.8 billion by efficient and productive use of the land... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Pakistan NAB amendments case: SC directs Centre, Punjab to make arrangements for IK appearance through video link ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the federal and the Punjab governments to make arrangements for the appearance... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Print AJK govt asked to set up its own Disco ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly asked AJ&K government to establish its own power Distribution... Updated 15 May, 2024 08:50am
Business & Finance Budget proposals: PBF underscores need for strengthening agri sector KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) have sent the detailed proposals for the budget 2024-25 to the Ministry of... Published 12 May, 2024 03:09am
Business & Finance Bidding for PIA core business to complete by June ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set a target to complete, by June 2024, the bidding for Pakistan International... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am