‘Trade diplomacy’: Pakistan to gift mangoes to heads of states
'The initiative has a well-defined objective to further strengthen diplomatic relationships with friendly countries, besides introducing the fruit to new markets'
Govt to collect approx Rs75bn in July from POL consumers
ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to collect approximately Rs75 billion on account of different taxes, levy, duty etc from consumers of petroleum products...
Pakistan finally adopts int’l safety standards for vehicles
'Due to lack of required facilities, implementation of regulations can be a big challenge for regulators'
K-Electric urged to stop power outages, improve infrastructure
KCCI president criticises KE for not upgrading its distribution network despite earning billions of rupees in revenue
PIA moves to assuage concern on ‘dubious’ pilot licences
PIA informs foreign missions and global regulatory bodies that it has grounded all 141 pilots suspected of obtaining licences through unfair means
POL price hike adds fuel to Opp’s fire
–PTI's Raja Riaz joins Opp members in criticising govt, laments non-disbursement of development funds
–Energy minister claims prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are...
Federal govt pays Rs80bn to Balochistan to cover revenue shortfall
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has paid an additional sum of Rs80 billion to Balochistan for the ongoing fiscal year to make up...
Pakistan to diversify exports into engineering, pharmaceutical products, says Razak Dawood
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Friday said that Pakistan is rapidly diversifying its...
Business community urges govt to upgrade Lahore’s drainage system before upcoming monsoon
LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Punjab government and concerned departments to upgrade drainage systems at...
Govt devises strategy to restrict use of foreign satellite systems
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has decided to restrict/prohibit use of foreign satellite systems and devised a strategy to promote use...
Planning Commission approves $20m Covid response project
‘With this approval, the total amount of funds awarded by PC for Covid-19 Emergency Plan has now reached $613m'
Pakistan signs $2.4bn agreement for 1,124MW Kohala Hydropower Project
ISLAMABAD: A tripartite agreement was signed on Thursday between a Chinese company and the governments of Pakistan and China for the construction...
Revenue Division asked to clarify corruption allegations on FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday asked the Revenue Division secretary as well as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit details...
FBR directs officers to return reward money
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed 42 of its officers to return the stipends, incentives and awards granted to...
SBP reserves fall below $10bn
KARACHI: The net foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $146 million to $9.961 billion during...