Farmers seek insurance against Locust attacks
LAHORE: Amid countrywide locust attacks, farmers have approached the government for an increase in the scope of crop insurance scheme to provide them...
SC orders re-inquiry against FBR officer over illegal tax refunds
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ordered re-inquiry against a Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officer over illegal tax refunds.
A three-member bench...
SECP issues draft amendments to AML/CFT regulations
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has issued draft amendments to Anti-Money laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Regulations,...
Turkmenistan agrees to revisit TAPI gas price
ISLAMABAD: Turkmenistan has expressed its willingness to revisit the gas price of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline Project and the Pakistani government has constituted...
TDAP to participate in Argentina textile fair
ISLAMABAD: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is all set to participate in a textile fair scheduled to be held in...
PM blames profiteers, hoarders for rising inflation
Imran says will take stern action against persons responsible for wheat, sugar shortage ‘irrespective of political affiliations’
Careem to launch intercity bus service
KARACHI: It appears that reports about Careem’s much-expected bus service had either been misconstrued or the company had a change of heart recently...
Textile exporters seek PM’s intervention in power tariff controversy
APTMA official says 13 cents per kWh electricity cost will lead to closure of several units
FFC welcomes govt’s decision to reduce GIDC prices by Rs400
'As soon as the decision is notified, dealer price for each urea bag will be around Rs1,620'
Senate body approves Geographical Indications Bill after 18 years
ISLAMABAD: In a major development on Tuesday, a parliamentary committee approved the much-awaited Geographical Indications (GI) Bill, 2019, to protect the commercial heritage of...
Former ORGA employees seek to restrict authority of LNG scam accused
Cabinet Division asked to revoke OGRA chairperson's access to official record in order to ensure fair trail
FBR acts against officials exploiting BISP
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued show-cause notices to those employees who received money under the Benazir Income Support Programme...
Govt urged to withdraw hike in trade licence fee
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday urged the government to withdraw an increase in trade licence fee...
IMF sees medium-term risks to global economy
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday urged policymakers to keep a close eye on financial vulnerabilities such as rising debt...
Interest rate remains unchanged amid inflation
–Central bank terms latest increase in inflation as ‘transitory’ in nature
–SBP says projection for real GDP growth for FY20 likely to be...