Telecom operators using ‘illegal’ BTS towers in Islamabad, probe reveals
ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators are providing services through 'illegal/unregistered' Base Transceiver System (BTS) towers in the federal capital, an inquiry report has revealed.
According to...
US to provide over $8m for combating coronavirus in Pakistan
The United States has announced to provide over eight million dollars to Pakistan in combating the coronavirus pandemic.
In a video message released...
Imran seeks spy agencies’ help to curb smuggling
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday issued directives for identifying elements involved in profiteering, smuggling, and hoarding of goods so they...
Pressure mounts on Imran ahead of sugar, wheat reports
ISLAMABAD: Multiple pressures are building over Prime Minister Imran Khan as the forensic audit report of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) probe report...
Subsidy on essential goods will continue even after Ramzan, says minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar on Friday said that subsidies on essential items will continue even after the month...
Govt launches fixed-tax scheme to woo builders, land developers
–Advance tax on auction of properties reduced to 5pc; sales tax on construction services in ICT brought to zero
–Incentive package to apply on...
IHC seeks govt policy on power tariff for factories
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday sought answer from the federal government in a petition of a local cement factory seeking relaxation...
US virus job losses hit 22 million as Trump eyes restart
Washington: Job losses from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States reached 22 million on Thursday, government data said, as President Donald...
Pakistan to export sanitisers, masks in wake of COVID-19
ISLAMABAD: As the country is currently importing testing kits, masks and other medical material to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the government has...
IPPs may agree to tariff cut as negotiations with govt continue
ISLAMABAD: Some representatives of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have expressed willingness to reduce power tariff and review power purchase agreements, Pakistan Today...
SBP cuts policy rate by 200bps to 9pc
Centrak bank cites low global and Pakistan GDP forecasts as reason behind decision
Pakistan producing 90% of edibles items except cooking oil: Food Minister
Federal Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam has said that Pakistan is producing 90 percent of edibles items except cooking...
SBP makes changes to marketing reimbursement for home remittances
KARACHI: In two circulars announced on Wednesday, the State Bank of Pakistan has made some small changes to its Incentive Scheme for...
Provinces fail to submit wheat losses report to Centre
ISLAMABAD: The provinces have failed to submit a report to the federal government about wheat losses in the current fiscal year, it...
SBP meets EFP for suggestions on workers’ wages refinance scheme
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Reza Baqir met with the directors of the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) to discuss...