PM directs Punjab govt to ensure financial assistance to farmers
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the officials concerned to activate the Punjab Cooperative Department to ensure financial assistance to farmers.
The...
Cabinet extends fixed tax scheme for construction sector till June 30th
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday extended the fixed tax scheme for the construction sector till June 30, 2021.
According to sources privy...
Hafeez Shaikh directs PC to present all privatisation plans within one week
ISLAMABAD: Finance and Revenue Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has directed the Privatization Commission to present the privatization/management contracts plan of all...
FBR appoints focal person to resolve cases worth Rs647bn in Sindh
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed a focal person for early resolution of 5,160 cases worth Rs647 billion lying...
Cabinet likely to assign additional charge of AEDB CEO tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to assign the additional responsibility of chief executive officer of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) to an...
Free WiFi facility remains functional, to be expanded to all Punjab districts: PITB
LAHORE: The facility of free WiFi remains active and functional at all public places in the province, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)...
ECC to decide shelving of LPG air mix projects by Sui companies tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is expected to decide on Thursday (tomorrow) the shelving of Liquefied Petroleum Gas...
FBR withdraws 5pc regulatory duty on cotton import
ISLAMABAD: In compliance with the government’s decision, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn five per cent regulatory duty on the...
Government proposes major tax exemptions for Electric Vehicles
ISLAMABAD:In order to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country, the government has decided to offer massive tax exemptions.
As per...
Norway to forge cooperation with Pakistan in renewable energy sector: envoy
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Pakistan Kjell Gunnar Eriksen on Wednesday appreciated the newly promulgated Renewable Energy Policy of...
Pact inked to procure 80 buses for Green Line project
KARACHI: Pakistan has signed an agreement with a Chinese company for procurement of buses for Karachi’s Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Green Line project.
According...
KP govt approves 25 uplift schemes worth Rs36bn
PESHAWAR: The 13th meeting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Tuesday approved 25 uplift schemes of different sectors with...
British American Tobacco to move BPO operations from Malaysia to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: British American Tobacco (BAT) has decided to move its 'shared services' operations from Malaysia to Pakistan, it was learnt on Tuesday.
BAT...
Govt to issue ordinance for settlement of land claims
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to issue an ordinance with regard to the settlement of land claims.
According to sources, the Ministry...
Aleem Khan seeks new mechanism for wheat procurement, distribution
LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the officials concerned to devise a new mechanism for procurement and distribution of...