‘Economic Journey of Pakistan’ released: Govt eyes 6-7pc GDP growth in medium-term Govt aims to attract investment, promote tourism and information technology Updated 14 Aug, 2022 09:48am
Business & Finance NFML imported stock: Dealer transfer price raised to Rs2,150 per bag Dealers’ margin increased to Rs50 per bag Updated 13 Aug, 2022 09:44am
Editorials He asked for it! EDITORIAL: Considering how the political environment turns more toxic by the day, with each side bent upon outdoing... Published 13 Aug, 2022 05:21am
Pakistan Govt likely to sign PTA with Turkey on 12th KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan is expected to sign a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Turkey on the 12th... Published 09 Aug, 2022 03:37am
Opinion Petroleum prices: an analysis From August 1, the GoP (government of Pakistan) has reduced gasoline’s price by Rs 3.05 to Rs 227.19/litre.... Published 08 Aug, 2022 05:41am
Print Inter-governmental commercial transactions law: Govt deletes some proposed clauses ISLAMABAD: The government has deleted some clauses proposed in Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions Act, 2022,... Updated 08 Aug, 2022 09:39am
Print SBP opens PM’s flood relief fund account KARACHI: Following the federal government directives, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opened the “Prime... Updated 07 Aug, 2022 01:14pm
Print Pakistan, EU launch MIP with initial grant of 265m euros Islamabad: The government of Pakistan and the European Union on Thursday launched Multi-Annual Indicative Programme... Updated 05 Aug, 2022 11:11am
Business & Finance Structural reforms under govt focus: Miftah ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail said here on Thursday that the government was primarily... Updated 05 Aug, 2022 12:03pm
Editorials Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Pakistan exports declined by 24 percent in July compared to the month before — 2.219 billion dollars... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:44am
Opinion ‘Future ain’t what it used to be’ If political and economic crises feeding off of and into each other tend to characterize the last gasps of dying... Updated 04 Aug, 2022 11:47am
Print Briefing to NA panel: Govt paints pretty grim picture of power sector Says power sector will sink the country’s economy Updated 04 Aug, 2022 10:01am
Pakistan Names of PTI leaders on ECL likely ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to place the names of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on... Published 03 Aug, 2022 06:56am
Pakistan Govt urged to avoid debt trap, not to sell strategic assets KARACHI: A large number of citizens and civil society members on Sunday demanded of the government to stop selling... Published 01 Aug, 2022 07:28am
Business & Finance CPEC activities resumed with renewed vigour ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is once again kicking off after a decelerated stage ... Published 01 Aug, 2022 07:13am
Opinion The buck must stop with petroleum division The country is facing a severe balance of payment crisis. With drying external sources to reroll maturing debt, it ... Published 01 Aug, 2022 06:51am
Print NJHP rehabilitation: Govt likely to set aside PPRA rules ISLAMABAD: The Government is likely to set aside PPRA Rules 42(c) and allow WAPDA to opt for direct contracting for... Updated 01 Aug, 2022 09:47am
Pakistan Govt’s vision to reform SOEs aimed at improving corporate governance: Miftah ISLAMABAD: The government’s vision to reform State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) is to improve corporate governance and... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Pakistan KU suicide attack: Bereaved Chinese families to get same compensation package as Dasu project affectees ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to extend same compensation package to the families of three Chinese teachers... Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:14am
Business & Finance External debt, liabilities amount to $126bn ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that as of May 31, 2022, the country’s total external... Published 29 Jul, 2022 06:14am
Print Export-oriented industry: Energy subsidy to be reviewed quarterly ISLAMABAD: The government has decided for a quarterly review of subsidy available to export industry for both gas... Updated 29 Jul, 2022 09:19am
Print Afghan transit cargo: Multimodal two-way air-road corridor okayed ISLAMABAD: The government has allowed multimodal air-road corridor for forward Afghan transit cargo (imports), as... Updated 29 Jul, 2022 09:40am
Pakistan SIH’s role recognized as key employment generator ISLAMABAD: The role of Shifa International Hospital Islamabad (SIH) as a contributor to the social and economic... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am
Pakistan Punjab CM re-election: SC sets aside deputy speaker’s ruling, declares Elahi chief minister President Alvi to administer oath to Elahi at 2am Updated 27 Jul, 2022 12:03am
Pakistan Alvi offers online, virtual education facilities to Afghans ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated Pakistan’s offer to provide virtual and online education... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Markets Power sector: Chinese investors accuse govt of violating agreements ISLAMABAD: Accusing the Government of Pakistan (GoP) of breaching the provisions of agreements, Chinese power sector... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Business & Finance Taxes on power bills ‘KE fully supports business community’ KARACHI: Following the reservations raised by the business community over the implementation of taxes introduced in... Published 25 Jul, 2022 06:12am
Print Alvi for a govt in accordance with people’s aspirations ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said Pakistan was going through a test and everybody including democratic... Updated 24 Jul, 2022 09:04am
Pakistan SCO chief in Islamabad for 3-day visit ISLAMABAD: The Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ambassador Zhang Ming on Thursday... Published 22 Jul, 2022 06:07am
Print Economy begins to show signs of stability: Dastgir Minister says inflow and outflow of foreign exchange are now balanced Updated 22 Jul, 2022 09:09am
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