Inquiry commission recommends action against petroleum secretary, others
ISLAMABAD: The inquiry commission, which was tasked to probe the shortage of petroleum products during the month of June 2020, has raised...
CTD foils terror attack on Islamabad Stock Exchange; three arrested
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Monday that it has arrested three terrorists involved in the Rawalpindi bomb blast.
A statement issued...
Punjab govt to utilise three rest houses for tourism purposes
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday decided to utilise official rest houses for tourism purposes.
In this regard, the Ministry of Irrigation handed...
WB doubles assistance for Ehsaas Programme, PM told
Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the officials concerned to prepare a comprehensive strategy to further expand the scope of Ehsaas Programme.
The...
Hafeez Shaikh given additional charge of Revenue Division
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has allocated the portfolio of Revenue Division to Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh. A notification to this...
Top court sees no improvement in PIA
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court resumed on Monday the hearing of a case related to the appointment of Air Marshal (r) Arshad Malik as...
LHC orders govt to make petroleum commission report public
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday ordered the government to immediately make public the commission's report on petroleum crisis.
A report of...
Coronavirus vaccine to be available in Pakistan by March 2021: SAPM
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services has announced that the coronavirus vaccine will be available in Pakistan by March 2021.
Special Assistant...
Govt bans new connections for industrial sector to meet gas shortfall
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, while ratifying the proposed natural gas load management plan for the ongoing winter season, has directed that no...
CAA notifies new SOPs for passengers travelling to Pakistan
KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for international passengers, chartered and private aircraft flights to...
‘FATF compliance’: Govt to keep a close eye on CDNS investors
ISLAMABAD: The government has tightened the monitoring of investors of National Savings in order to comply with conditions of Financial Action Task...
Sindh pushes Centre for Rs4bn to better compensate rain victims
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday urged the federal government to provide Rs4 billion in order to better compensate people affected by this...
Hafeez Shaikh addresses int’l forum, seeks cross-border assistance in tax recovery
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Wednesday that Pakistan was among the few...
Cabinet issues directives to counter propaganda against Ravi, Bundle Island projects
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to counter propaganda against Ravi Urban Development Project and Bundle Island Project, the federal cabinet has directed the...
FBR sees 63pc jump in income tax collection
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received a record number of returns this year, along with the highest ever amount...