Food ministry, CCP to take action against collusion, cartelisation in wheat industry
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFSR) in collaboration with Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has decided to chalk out...
Finance Commission to be formed in Punjab, says Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Thursday said that a Provincial Finance Commission would be formed in...
PC approves transaction structures for Jinnah Convention Centre, First Women Bank
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) on Wednesday approved transaction structures of four entities, including Jinnah Convention Centre (JCC) and First Women Bank...
IHC stays new recruitment in PTDC
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued a stay order against new recruitment process in the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation...
Planning Commission reaffirms commitment to mitigating Covid-19
PC to provide Rs70bn for Covid-related programmes in FY21
AIIB approves $250m loan for Pakistan’s Covid-19 economic response
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday announced that its Board of Directors have approved a loan of $250 million to...
ECC approves markup subsidy for Naya Pakistan Housing Authority
'End-user markup rate on housing units measuring up to five marlas will be 5pc for the first five years and 7pc for the next five years'
KP businessmen urge FBR to accelerate tax refund process
PESHAWAR: The business community on Wednesday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to accelerate the tax refund process and refrain from...
Planning ministry recommends Rs2.45bn for Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has recommended the release of Rs2.45 billion out of the total allocation of...
SBP goes green, expands renewable energy refinance scheme
KARACHI: In an attempt to encourage clean energy in the country, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has enhanced the scope of...
Govt removes Hafeez Shaikh from NFC, restores previous TORs
AGP presents new notification regarding NFC’s formation before IHC
Establishment Division proposes PAS officer for TDAP secretary’s position
ISLAMABAD: Instead of proposing the name of a Civil Superior Services (CSS) officer from the commerce and trade group, the Establishment Division...
‘Changes in Customs Act to facilitate direct transfer of duty drawbacks to exporters’
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Tuesday that changes in the Customs Act would...
Talks underway over hike in drug prices: Mirza
KARACHI: Refuting the increase in medicine prices, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has said that talks are...
VRG gets regulators’ go-ahead to launch ‘Aasan Mobile Account’
The SMS-like service will allow users to open bank accounts without the need of smartphones, internet