Major policy shift on the cards as govt loosens grip on imports
In what seems to be a major shift in policy, the anti-import Pakistan Thereek i Insaaf (PTI) government is almost certain to...
At least dozen laws will be amended to meet FATF requirements
Pakistan is set to go on a law amending spree as it makes changes to at least 12 of its laws over...
PM vows to take down all behind flour crisis
Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised that his government will take strict action against those involved in the ongoing flour crisis after...
Faisalabad businessmen announce ‘complete traffic jam strike’ on Feb 10
FAISALABAD: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Faisalabad’s Trade & Industry has unanimously decided to observe a “Complete Traffic Jam Strike” against the...
Govt bans tobacco advertisement on print, electronic media
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, while issuing new guidelines on Saturday, disallowed tobacco advertisement, promotion and sponsorship on...
GB govt gives in to ‘timber mafia’, allows five-month trade
ISLAMABAD: Despite a countrywide ban on the cutting of trees to stop deforestation, it seems that the country's timber mafia has again succeeded...
FBR revenue increases 17pc in Jan; returns surge 40pc in 2019
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released tax revenue collection figures for the month of January 2020 as well as...
Italian investors invited to explore Pakistani market
LAHORE: The international community is acknowledging Pakistan as a great country with a bright future, and the grim picture being portrayed by...
Nosheen Javed to head FBR in Zaidi’s absence
ISLAMABAD: In the absence of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi, the federal government has appointed Member Admin Nosheen Javed...
PARCO refinery shuts down for 53-day maintenance
ISLAMABAD: Pak-Arab Oil Refinery Limited (PARCO) has shut down its refinery for approximately two months due to initiation of repair and maintenance...
Inflation jumps to record 14.6pc
–Highest recorded inflation since PTI took office in August 2018
–Analysts say inflationary pressure will ease in few months
KARACHI: The inflation rate has...
Apple to close all China mainland stores due to virus outbreak
Apple Inc on Saturday said it would shut all of its official stores and corporate offices in mainland China until Feb 9...
CNIC condition for buyers comes into force
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue's provision to make it mandatory for ordinary citizens to show Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) in case...
Chinese regions unveil credit support for virus-hit firms
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Financial regulators in Guangdong province in southern China, Chengdu and Beijing have unveiled detailed measures to support firms hit by the coronavirus...
Govt to import 300,000 tons of sugar
The Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) government will import at least 300,000 tons of refined sugar in an attempt to control surging prices...