AGL 40.00 Decreased By ▼ -0.16 (-0.4%)
AIRLINK 129.53 Decreased By ▼ -2.20 (-1.67%)
BOP 6.68 Decreased By ▼ -0.01 (-0.15%)
CNERGY 4.63 Increased By ▲ 0.16 (3.58%)
DCL 8.94 Increased By ▲ 0.12 (1.36%)
DFML 41.69 Increased By ▲ 1.08 (2.66%)
DGKC 83.77 Decreased By ▼ -0.31 (-0.37%)
FCCL 32.77 Increased By ▲ 0.43 (1.33%)
FFBL 75.47 Increased By ▲ 6.86 (10%)
FFL 11.47 Increased By ▲ 0.12 (1.06%)
HUBC 110.55 Decreased By ▼ -1.21 (-1.08%)
HUMNL 14.56 Increased By ▲ 0.25 (1.75%)
KEL 5.39 Increased By ▲ 0.17 (3.26%)
KOSM 8.40 Decreased By ▼ -0.58 (-6.46%)
MLCF 39.79 Increased By ▲ 0.36 (0.91%)
NBP 60.29 No Change ▼ 0.00 (0%)
OGDC 199.66 Increased By ▲ 4.72 (2.42%)
PAEL 26.65 Decreased By ▼ -0.04 (-0.15%)
PIBTL 7.66 Increased By ▲ 0.18 (2.41%)
PPL 157.92 Increased By ▲ 2.15 (1.38%)
PRL 26.73 Increased By ▲ 0.05 (0.19%)
PTC 18.46 Increased By ▲ 0.16 (0.87%)
SEARL 82.44 Decreased By ▼ -0.58 (-0.7%)
TELE 8.31 Increased By ▲ 0.08 (0.97%)
TOMCL 34.51 Decreased By ▼ -0.04 (-0.12%)
TPLP 9.06 Increased By ▲ 0.25 (2.84%)
TREET 17.47 Increased By ▲ 0.77 (4.61%)
TRG 61.32 Decreased By ▼ -1.13 (-1.81%)
UNITY 27.43 Decreased By ▼ -0.01 (-0.04%)
WTL 1.38 Increased By ▲ 0.10 (7.81%)
BR100 10,407 Increased By 220 (2.16%)
BR30 31,713 Increased By 377.1 (1.2%)
KSE100 97,328 Increased By 1781.9 (1.86%)
KSE30 30,192 Increased By 614.4 (2.08%)

Aamir Saeed

Cut in FED cost kitty Rs 85 billion in two years: SPDC
Print

Cut in FED cost kitty Rs 85 billion in two years: SPDC

The third-tier tax structure resulted in reduction of average Federal Excise Duty (FED) of around 12 percent that caused loss of around Rs 85 billion to the national exchequer in last two financial years, a study revealed Wednesday.
Published 23 May, 2019 12:00am
BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme
Print

BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has decided to initiate two new schemes, Kifalat and Tahafuz, from next fiscal year to ensure financial and digital inclusion of around six million women and to provide health and nutrition facilities to margina
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme
Print

BISP to initiate two new schemes under 'Ehsaas' programme

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has decided to initiate two new schemes, Kifalat and Tahafuz, from next fiscal year to ensure financial and digital inclusion of around six million women and to provide health and nutrition facilities to margina
Published 12 May, 2019 12:00am
Bilawal lambastes govt over sudden changes in economic team
Print

Bilawal lambastes govt over sudden changes in economic team

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Wednesday criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government over the recent appointments of economic adviser, and heads of State Bank (SBP) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Published 09 May, 2019 12:00am
Political deadlock persists over ECP members' appointment
Print

Political deadlock persists over ECP members' appointment

The political deadlock on appointment of two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) continues with increasing prospect of the prime minister bypassing direct consultation with the leader of the opposition as required by the constitution and
Published 07 Apr, 2019 12:00am
PM may unveil poverty alleviation programme this week
Print

PM may unveil poverty alleviation programme this week

Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to announce a flagship poverty alleviation programme this week and a Poverty Alleviation Coordination Council (PACC) would be established for its implementation with cooperation of the provincial governments.
Published 26 Mar, 2019 12:00am
MQM's protest over PAC chairmanship to continue
Print

MQM's protest over PAC chairmanship to continue

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has decided to continue protest in Sindh Assembly along with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and other opposition members on the issue of chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee in the province. Iqbal Muhammad Al
Published 16 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Nadra's data to be used for detecting tax evaders: Asad
Print

Nadra's data to be used for detecting tax evaders: Asad

Federal Finance Minister Asad Umar Wednesday said that the government has decided to use data of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to detect tax evaders from the next month. "The government has decided to use technology to nab the tax e
Published 14 Mar, 2019 12:00am
GDP growth drops to 4 percent, claims Ahsan
Print

GDP growth drops to 4 percent, claims Ahsan

The economic growth of the country has dropped to 4 percent from 6 percent as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has failed to handle the economy due to its incapability. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Ahsan Iqbal claimed this on Wedne
Published 07 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Ahsan accuses government of making Parliament non-functional
Print

Ahsan accuses government of making Parliament non-functional

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz lawmaker Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday accused the government of making the Parliament non-functional and failing to provide relief to common man through its policies. "We have been waiting for a month to initiate debate on the mini-
Published 06 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar
Print

Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Friday that Pakistan''s economy is strong enough to defend the country as all economic indicators have shown positive signs during tensions with India this week. Speaking on the second day of the joint session of the Par
Published 02 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar
Print

Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Friday that Pakistan's economy is strong enough to defend the country as all economic indicators have shown positive signs during tensions with India this week. Speaking on the second day of the joint session of the Parl
Published 02 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar
Print

Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Friday that Pakistan''''s economy is strong enough to defend the country as all economic indicators have shown positive signs during tensions with India this week. Speaking on the second day of the joint session of the P
Published 02 Mar, 2019 12:00am
Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar
Print

Economy strong enough to defend the country: Umar

Finance Minister Asad Umar said on Friday that Pakistan's economy is strong enough to defend the country as all economic indicators have shown positive signs during tensions with India this week. Speaking on the second day of the joint session of the Parl
Published 02 Mar, 2019 12:00am