SNGPL reduces UFG losses by 1.6pc; saves Rs755m
In a major development, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced significant reduction in UFG and volumetric losses of the company.
Announcing...
Pakistan to seek $153m from WB for Covid-19 vaccine purchase
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to contact the World Bank (WB) for Covid-19 vaccine funding.
According to the people familiar with the matter, Pakistan...
CDA urged to revise building bylaws to boost construction activities
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan on Saturday urged the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to...
SC to decide the bar on parliamentarians on PSE’s board of directors
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has directed the Law and Justice Division to file a reference under Article 186 of the constitution in...
FPCCI stresses acceleration of exports, remittances as trade deficit widens
ISLAMABAD: The apex chamber of the country has urged the government to focus on further accelerating exports and remittances with the trade...
Iran continues to benefit from Pak-Afghan trade rift
PESHAWAR: Hurdles in Pak-Afghan trade are the biggest reason behind Iran gaining control of 50 per cent of the cement market in...
Virgin Atlantic to start direct flights to Pakistan from Dec 13
ISLAMABAD: The British airline, Virgin Atlantic, has announced to commence flight operations for Pakistan from December 13 which will further facilitate passengers...
TDAP Islamabad to hold international virtual tourism exhibition
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has planned to arrange an international virtual tourism exhibition early next year.
This was stated by...
UK, EU call in leaders to save trade talks
LONDON/BRUSSELS: British and EU negotiators paused trade talks on Friday to call in their leaders to try to narrow gaps and get...
Govt to discontinue Rs25,000 prize bonds
The federal government has decided to discontinue Rs25,000 denomination prize bonds.
According to a report by ARY News, the move is aimed at...
Why Pakistan needs a national digital authentication app
In the process of solving old problems, we cannot afford to create new ones
First AirSial airplane lands at Sialkot airport
The first aircraft, an A-320 Airbus, of the newly established private airline AirSial on Saturday landed at the Sialkot International airport.
According to...
Contracts between public and private sectors operating with ‘trust deficit’: report
LAHORE: Governments around the world have faced challenges with public procurement due to the Covid-19 crisis, testing their ability and capacity to...
India considers changing new farm laws after mass protests
NEW DELHI: India’s government is considering rolling back some parts of its agricultural reforms after they triggered the biggest protests by farmers...
US not extending TikTok divestiture deadline, but talks will continue
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The Trump administration on Friday opted not to grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company...