Privatisation as the way out of current impasse EDITORIAL: Caretaker Federal Minister for Privatisation Fawad Hassan Fawad has been tasked to expedite the... Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:08am
Business & Finance PSM employees: ECC may approve Rs1.244bn for payment of salaries ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve an amount of Rs 1.244... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Print Interim govt pursuing PSM revival plan, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has started working on the revival plan of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), which has... Updated 16 Sep, 2023 09:48am
Opinion The difference between economics and political economy A few months back, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Umar Ata Bandial famously said that the judges are not economists;... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Print Super tax waiver, tax on real estate, agri sectors in phases proposed ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday proposed 55 recommendations and changes in the Finance Bill 2023 including the... Updated 20 Jun, 2023 08:58am
Pakistan Pakistan, Russia commemorate 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties ISLAMABAD: To mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia, ... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Print Supply of gas, other heads: Rs50bn spent on PSM since its shutdown ISLAMABAD: The federal government has spent about Rs 50 billion on Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) since it shut down its... Updated 19 May, 2023 09:14am
Print Staff reinstatement: PSM management being ‘pressurised’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) management is reportedly being pressurised to reinstate those employees... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:18am
Business & Finance LCCI calls for restructuring of loss-making SOEs LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) on Thursday called for restructuring of loss-making... Published 28 Apr, 2023 06:08am
Print Only 1 company interested in beleaguered PSM Ministry of Industries and Production is endeavouring to resolve the longstanding issue of receivables and payables between Sui Southern Gas Company Limited and Pakistan Steel Mills Updated 03 Apr, 2023 11:58am
Print PSM privatization: PM grills PC for its failure to satisfy potential buyers Directs Privatisation Commission to make earnest efforts to re-engage with pre-qualified bidders Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Business & Finance Public-private EPZs: rules and regulations in final stages: PSM chief KARACHI: The Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) and Pakistan Steel Mills Chairman Dr Saifuddin Junejo have said... Published 18 Feb, 2023 03:33am
Business & Finance Gas pressure to PSM installations restored KARACHI: Gas pressure of Pakistan Steel Mills’ (PSM) coke oven batteries and refractory plant has been restored... Published 16 Nov, 2022 06:44am
Print PSM to get Rs1.26bn to foot the bill for gas ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved release of funds amounting to Rs1.258... Updated 16 Nov, 2022 10:22am
Print ECC approves Rs1.378bn net salary of PSM employees ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Cabinet Thursday approved Rs1.378 billion net salary of... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 09:51am
Pakistan Ukraine conflict: Pakistan has neutral, balanced stance: Russian CG KARACHI: The Russian Consul General in Karachi Andrey V Fedorov said Pakistan has neutral and balanced stance on... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Print PECO, SEL, govt properties: PC Board for halting sell-off due to ‘inherent’ issues ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister/Privatisation Commission Chairman Abid Hussain Bhayo chaired the first Privatisation... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:47am
Pakistan PSM privatization: NA panel directs MoI to complete investigation into Rs10bn theft ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Industries and Production has decided to seek a briefing... Published 26 Aug, 2022 06:18am
Business & Finance FIA launches investigation into mega PSM ‘theft’ KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a formal investigation into the alleged theft of material... Updated 08 Aug, 2022 09:38am
Pakistan PD body reviews steps taken for revival of PSM, other entities ISLAMABAD: A review committee of the Privatisation Division on Wednesday discussed the measures taken for the ... Published 28 Jul, 2022 04:41am
Pakistan Revival of Pakistan Steel Mills: Ministries directed to work with PC ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) directed the ministries of Industries and... Published 25 Jun, 2022 04:42am
Opinion Tough economic decisions & fragile political mandate Very few people may have actually experienced the moment of helplessness when there is a clash between the need for... Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:11am
Opinion SOEs: status quo State-Owned Entities (SOEs) continue to be the recipients of large annual budgeted injections in Pakistan and... Published 28 Mar, 2022 05:29am
Pakistan PSM transaction: PC board to finalise names of qualified parties on 20th ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has convened the board meeting on January 20, 2022 to officially... Published 18 Jan, 2022 04:20am
Pakistan PSM, HEC: Sell-off matters discussed ISLAMABAD: The matters related to the transaction of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) and the Heavy Electrical Complex... Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am
Print Purchase of up to 74pc shares of PSM: PC yet to receive Statement of Qualifications ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) is yet to receive Statement of Qualifications (SoQ) from the... Updated 08 Dec, 2021 09:39am
Pakistan PSM core assets: Another valuation to lure investors on the cards ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) is said to have decided to go for another valuation of core assets of... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Print Privatisation of HEC in doldrums ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) is reportedly facing a catch 22 situation with respect to privatisation of... Updated 02 Nov, 2021 09:48am
Editorials Fixing the railways EDITORIAL: According to an exclusive report "Railways tries to get back on the rails" carried by this newspaper the... Published 29 Oct, 2021 05:05am
Business & Finance PSM transaction: SOA, corporate actions on the agenda ISLAMABAD: An important meeting of the Privatisation Division with Minister for Industries and Production has been... Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost