APTMA lauds govt for releasing Rs17bn in refunds
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has lauded the government for releasing Rs17.6 billion in various drawback schemes pertaining to...
SBP imposes Rs188m fine on four commercial banks
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed a cumulative fine worth Rs188 million on four commercial banks for violating its regulations...
NEPRA offers official vehicles to directors at 10pc
ISLAMABAD: As the government is adopting "austerity measures" to reduce the burden on the national exchequer, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)...
‘Govt committed to achieving sustainable development goals’
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Asad Umar has said that the government was fully committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, underlining that the government's...
SECP won’t let analysts ‘hurt’ market sentiment
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday observed that some capital market individuals were using the print, electronic...
‘Russia desires strong trade ties with Pakistan’
ISLAMABAD: Russian Federation Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday.
The minister briefed the PM on a...
PTA rebuffs rumours regarding closure of Telenor services
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has refuted the rumours circulating on social media regarding discontinuation of Telenor services in Pakistan.
"Any such news or...
Pakistan, Russia agree to realise bilateral trade potential
Hammad Azhar apprises Russian minister of Pakistan's successful implementation of IMF programme, prospects of Pakistani economy and huge trade potential between the two countries
Punjab govt re-inaugurates OLMT test run
Minister says project will help save Rs15bn annually
SCCI, SMEDA to expedite work on business facilitation centre
PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) have expedited their efforts...
Govt to establish more technology parks, says Awan
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to PM on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said the government is determined to establish more technology...
Car sales plunge 44pc in November
ISLAMABAD: The sale of cars in November 2019 plunged by 44.4pc to 8,524 units, as against the sale of 15,334 units in the...
Govt approves merger of 19 state-owned entities, dissolution of five
ISLAMABAD: In an apparent bid to introduce institutional reforms and to reorganise various institutions/organisations, the government has approved the merger of 19...
NEPRA imposes Rs50m fine on KE over failure to maintain safety standards
A fine of Rs50 million has been imposed on Karachi Electric Limited (KE) after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) found...
PM calls for publicity of govt’s economic achievements
'Unfortunately, some individuals are spreading baseless propaganda on a crucial subject like economy, just for the sake of their personal gains'