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National Social Protection moot concludes: Marri says joint efforts vital for financial uplifting of poor

ISLAMABAD: Shazia Marri, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PA&SS), Chairperson Benazir...

Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am

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EU emphasises ‘restraint and sincere dialogue’

ISLAMABAD: European Union has emphasised restraint and sincere dialogue to address Pakistan’s challenges after the...

Updated 10 May, 2023 08:55am

Pakistan

PTA: Govt likely to appoint Hafeezur Rehman as member admin

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Major General Hafeezur Rehman (retired) as new Member...

Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am

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IMF’s May meetings: Pakistan not on agenda as bailout remains stalled

According to the IMF Executive Board calendar available on its website, next meetings are scheduled for May 11, 15, and 17

Updated 09 May, 2023 10:10am

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Govt rejects tax on firms’ reserves proposal

ISLAMABAD: The government has rejected a proposal of the Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission (RRMC) to...

Updated 09 May, 2023 12:45pm

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Staff reinstatement: PSM management being ‘pressurised’

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) management is reportedly being pressurised to reinstate those employees...

Updated 09 May, 2023 09:18am

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NA informed: Circular debt spikes to Rs2.536trn

ISLAMABAD: Despite massive increase in power tariff after coming into power, the ruling coalition of Pakistan...

Updated 09 May, 2023 09:17am

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Meeting shortfall: MoFA to get additional funds of Rs8.4bn

ISLAMABAD: The government is to allocate additional funds of Rs 8.4 billion for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)...

Updated 09 May, 2023 09:14am

Pakistan

Curbing drug trade, usage: Govt’s planned mega fusion centre to follow US pattern

ISLAMABAD: The government is forming a mega fusion center at the pattern of the same facilities developed by the...

Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am

Opinion

Interest rates: no more room for tightening

Interest rates in Pakistan are almost at historic highs and still the country is running negative real rates on both...

Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am

Business & Finance

‘Unprecedented’ hike in FED on cigarettes resented

LAHORE: Expressing serious concerns over the government’s unprecedented increase in the FED rate on locally...

Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am

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Govt-PTI talks end in stalemate

ISLAMABAD: The third and final round of political dialogue between the federal government and Pakistan...

Updated 03 May, 2023 08:50am

Pakistan

Balochistan flour millers demand supply of wheat

QUETTA: Pakistan Flour Mills Association, Balochistan region, on Monday demanded of the authorities to ensure the...

Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am

Pakistan

Appointment of 8 NIRC members notified

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued a notification for the appointment of eight members of the National...

Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am

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Rs80bn gas subsidy to five export sectors ends

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has ended the Rs 80-billion subsidy on gas to five export sectors for FY...

Updated 30 Apr, 2023 04:51pm

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Ogra blames govt for hike in gas meter rent

ISLAMABAD: The oil and gas regulator, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) blamed the federal government for...

Updated 30 Apr, 2023 09:29am

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Elections in July or September? Govt-PTI talks give birth to hope

Final round of negotiations to take place on Tuesday

Updated 29 Apr, 2023 11:42am

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SC’s directive to SBP: NA panel takes suo motu notice

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue is said to have taken suo motu notice in...

Updated 29 Apr, 2023 11:47am

Business & Finance

FPCCI says ‘short-term economic scenario is still bleak’

KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has ...

Updated 29 Apr, 2023 06:27am

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Govt-PTI talks aimed at ending deadlock held

ISLAMABAD: On the heels of speculated “reconciliation” between the treasury and opposition over holding general...

Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:51am

Business & Finance

Various categories of companies: SECP increases fee for submission of documents

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has considerably increased the fees for...

Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am

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Federal govt’s scheme: Only 15,000 applicants can get e-bikes/rickshaws

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government’s E-Bikes/ Rickshaws Scheme will be for up to 15,000 applicants and in case...

Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:14am

Business & Finance

Smart licences for arms attract 18pc GST rate: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that computerised arms licenses in the form of cards...

Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:01am

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REAP urges govt to help it achieve $5bn rice exports

KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has asked the federal government to devise a long-term...

Updated 25 Apr, 2023 09:00am

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Outsourcing of operations, land assets at three airports: TIP flags possible breach of PPP regulations

KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has flagged a possible breach of Public Private Partnership (PPP)...

Updated 23 Apr, 2023 10:27am

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MoF prepares draft policy on SOEs

Pakistan has around 200 state-owned enterprises which are engaged in a diverse range of activities

Updated 21 Apr, 2023 02:02pm

Business & Finance

Provincialisation of Discos: Either seek approval for pre-merger or grant exemption, CCP tells govt

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has advised the federal government to either seek its...

Published 21 Apr, 2023 05:56am

Pakistan

Moving IHC, IK says govt planning to arrest him during Eid holidays

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Wednesday, moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC)...

Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am

Business & Finance

Minimum bill for gas consumers fixed at Rs500

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday fixed minimum bill for gas consumers at Rs500. Fixed charges of Rs500...

Published 20 Apr, 2023 06:30am

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Punjab, KP polls: SC summons political parties

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to the political parties asking them to send their representatives today...

Updated 20 Apr, 2023 08:38am