PM calls for review of subsidies to ensure transparency
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the adviser to the PM on finance and revenue affairs to scrutinise and review...
Govt delays decision to increase PTV licence fee
Info minister says the plan to overhaul the state-run broadcaster has been approved and the decision to hike its licence fee has been deferred till next week
Torkham scam: Over 100 vehicles entered Pakistan without paying taxes, NA told
FBR chairman says at least 113 vehicles crossed into Pakistan without goods' declaration or record for deposit of leviable duties
Govt reiterates commitment to ensuring wheat supply at fixed prices
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research on Tuesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensure supply of quality wheat at...
Current account deficit shrinks 78pc to $2.9bn in FY20
ISLAMABAD: The current account deficit of the country contracted by 78pc to $2.966 billion during the fiscal year 2019-20 compared to $13.434...
Govt to propose eight transport infrastructure projects for CPEC
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to propose eight new projects relating to transport infrastructure for inclusion in the China Pakistan Economic...
Centre asks Sindh to announce wheat release policy to stabilise prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday urged Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to immediately announce its wheat release policy to help...
DGPC, exploration companies asked to accept findings of third-party consultants
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has taken a policy decision to make Director General Petroleum Concession (DGPC) and Exploration and Production (E&P) companies...
NAB law being used to ‘arm-twist, pressurise’ political opponents, SC rules
87-page ruling says accountability laws used for splintering, fracturing political parties
Horticulture exporters accuse DPP of hampering mango exports
PFVA chief says Pakistan's mango export potential to Iran could not be realised due to the 'biased approach' of the Department of Plant Protection
‘GI Act to provide legal protection to local products, enhance exports’
PM's adviser says Geographical Indications Law will ensure 'premium price' for Pakistan's indigenous products in the int'l market
‘Govt, financial institutions striving hard to revive struggling businesses’
FAISALABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Executive Director (ED) Syed Irfan Ali on Monday said that financial institutions and the government are...
Qureshi defends dual nationalities of SAPMs
--Foreign minister says dual nationality holders, as per the constitution, will not become members of the parliament
--Lauds PM Imran for promoting transparency,...
Food minister says hedging can increase trading of cotton, other agri commodities
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Monday said that hedging can play a role in enhancing...
Planning ministry to retain role in CPEC projects, assures Asim Bajwa
ISLAMABAD: Rejecting media reports that China Pakistan Economic (CPEC) Authority is being further empowered through a reduction in the planning ministry’s role...