SNGPL puts gas supply on hold for general industry, CNG sector
'Decision has been taken in the wake of increasing gas consumption by domestic sector'
SECP records 30pc increase in new incorporations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 1,387 new companies in November, indicating an increase of 30pc when compared...
FATF conditions: MoF proposes AML/CFT rules for National Savings
Finance ministry to constitute a supervisory board to ensure implementation of new rules
SBP reserves surge 18pc, surpass $10bn mark
Forex reserves held by SBP increase by $1.65bn to $10.89bn; such levels were last seen in May 2018
PM Imran calls for early redressal of builders’ woes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Syed Shabbar Zaidi to ensure the facilitation of builders...
‘Pakistan willing to accommodate neighbouring countries in CPEC’
--Asad Umar stresses need for intraregional trade, says Pakistan committed to timely completion of CPEC projects
--Chinese envoy says most of the CPEC...
PML-N’s white paper terms PTI govt an economic catastrophe
- Finance Ministry, Ministry of Planning projected growth and inflation figures did not match but Prime Minister Imran Khan still approved it,...
Textile exports increase 4pc to $5.76bn
Increase in export proceeds and decline in oil and food imports helped the govt reduce trade deficit from $14.47bn to $9.49bn
Foreign Direct Investment surges 78.1pc in five months
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan surged 78.1pc to $850 million in July-November FY20, as compared to the investment of $477.3...
SAPM urges regional media to counter hostile propaganda against BRI
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Tuesday that China's Belt and Road Initiative...
‘Rs7.25bn allocated for electrification of erstwhile FATA’
Minister says Power Division has developed a ‘Project Management Software’ to keep a record of all projects in erstwhile FATA
AIIB pledges support for Pakistan’s development agenda
'The bank has decided to finance scores of development projects in line with government priorities'
SBP governor says good times ahead as tough decisions bearing fruit
State Bank of Pakistan Governor Reza Baqir has said that “the tough part” regarding fluctuations in the exchange rate and inflation adjustments...
OGDCL begins shale gas drilling operations
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) recently commenced drilling operations for first Shale Gas Well, KUC-1, in Hyderabad, Sindh.
OGDCL has...
Favouritism ‘ruling the roost’ in Petroleum Division
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has allegedly violated certain rules and regulations by appointing "blue-eyed officials" on lucrative positions, it was learnt on Monday.
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