WB approves $400m to help Pakistan combat locusts, reopen schools
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved two projects worth $400 million for Pakistan with an aim to support interventions in reducing food insecurity...
Govt jacks up petrol prices on Eid eve
Petrol rate increased by Rs3.86 per litre, HSD by Rs5 per litre
FATF-related bills sail smoothly through Senate
--Bills passed with majority vote as JUI-F accuses PML-N and PPP of supporting govt on legislation
--Qureshi says Senate has 'defeated India's ambitions'...
OGRA proposes Rs7 per litre increase in petrol price
However, the govt is expected to increase the price of petrol and HSD by Rs4-5 per litre by bringing down the rate of petroleum levy
Tania Aidrus was sacked, did not resign
SAPM made to sign resignation letter by Prime Minister's Principal Secretary Azam Khan
ECC okays import of up to 0.3m tonnes of sugar, fortnightly revision of POL prices
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved a Ministry of Energy's proposal for revision in the prices of petroleum products...
Govt goes after ‘sugar cartel’
SECP, SBP, FIA among those directed to investigate matter, submit report within 90 days
Punjab govt imposes smart lockdown to curb Covid-19 spread
--All retail shops, markets, shopping malls and plazas to remain closed till Aug 5
--Asad Umar urges travel restraint to avoid new virus...
Govt has prepared 8 bills to move Pakistan into FATF ‘white list’, says Qureshi
MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Saturday that the government has prepared eight bills for legislation on money laundering and...
Pakistan inks $750m financing pacts with WB, AIIB
'The funds will strengthen Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves and provide liquidity to the economy'
Govt removes Hafeez Shaikh from NFC, restores previous TORs
AGP presents new notification regarding NFC’s formation before IHC
Torkham scam: Over 100 vehicles entered Pakistan without paying taxes, NA told
FBR chairman says at least 113 vehicles crossed into Pakistan without goods' declaration or record for deposit of leviable duties
Planning ministry to retain role in CPEC projects, assures Asim Bajwa
ISLAMABAD: Rejecting media reports that China Pakistan Economic (CPEC) Authority is being further empowered through a reduction in the planning ministry’s role...
Rupee skids to all-time low against US dollar
The rupee has depreciated by 8 per cent this year
Imran vows to rid country of red tape that ‘chokes development’
–PM says Pakistan will see a removal of such obstacles in construction and housing sectors
–CM Buzdar says Quaid-e-Azam business park will generate...