Business & Economy Updated 05 Dec, 2024 04:30pm Government task force, 17 IPPs reach agreement on hybrid ‘take and pay’ model The Board approved executing an Amendment Agreement
Business & Economy Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:01pm IMF urges Pakistan to slash state intervention in economy IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout
Pakistan Published 12 Nov, 2024 09:24am Government eyeing ex-CJP Faez Isa as the next chief election commissioner The anticipated Qazi Faez appointment is expected to provoke strong reaction within PTI
Pakistan Published 11 Nov, 2024 09:41am Pakistan and Bangladesh preparing to strengthen relations after change of govt Pakistani High Commissioner in Dhaka has noted a strong goodwill from the current government
Pakistan Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:52pm Federal govt announces major salary, housing allowance increases for High Court judges It was signed by acting president Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani
Business & Economy Published 30 Oct, 2024 12:57pm Govt under fire for ‘one-sided’ move on IPP agreements, say reports The German side requested intervention from Pakistani decision-makers
Pakistan Updated 26 Oct, 2024 07:15pm Pakistan shows slight improvement in Rule of Law Index, ranks 129th Pakistan ranks fifth out of six South Asian countries to uphold the rule of law
Business & Economy Published 25 Oct, 2024 03:48pm Pakistan fails to meet IMF cash surplus target, shortfall reaches Rs182b The provinces collectively reported a cash surplus of only Rs160 billion
Business & Economy Published 09 Oct, 2024 12:41pm Cabinet body approves establishment of independent power market The ISMO is aimed at The government’s role as a sole buyer of electricity
Pakistan Published 04 Oct, 2024 02:35pm Sindh govt prepares to assume control of Karachi’s Green Line bus service Green Line BRT currently operates 80 buses along a dedicated 20.9-kilometer route
Pakistan Published 04 Oct, 2024 09:08am Federal govt sets diyat value for new fiscal year The diyat value for fiscal year 2022-23 was Rs4,318,524
Pakistan Published 02 Oct, 2024 11:36am PTA indicates end of internet slowdown by end of October Rahman decisions regarding the closure of X are made by the federal govt
Business & Economy Published 25 Sep, 2024 09:24am Federal govt reduces profit rates for national savings schemes The annual profit for pensioners and martyr family welfare accounts will also be cut
Business & Economy Published 14 Sep, 2024 10:48am Government cuts profit rates on national savings schemes Pakistan’s investment ratio dropped to a 50-year low, standing at just 13.1% of GDP in FY24
Pakistan Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:12pm Govt announces ad hoc salary relief for staff of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies The allowance will be in line with civil servants
Pakistan Published 12 Sep, 2024 12:21pm Gandapur releases funds to mobilise bar associations against federal govt The KP government has also announced a grant of Rs24 crore
Business & Economy Published 11 Sep, 2024 09:26am Federal govt borrowing from banks plummets 58% in FY25 Balochistan govt returned Rs23.4 billion and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa repaid Rs30 billion
Pakistan Published 06 Sep, 2024 09:33am Federal govt approves special powers for security forces in Balochistan Cabinet's approval was reportedly secured
Pakistan Published 03 Sep, 2024 09:35am Govt prohibits civil servants from using social media Notification says that positive use of social media is not discouraged
Pakistan Published 01 Sep, 2024 02:44pm All grades up to BS-22 being rightsized, govt clarifies after Bengali’s resignation Adds that at least two BS-22 posts will be abolished
Pakistan Published 23 Aug, 2024 01:03pm Govt to shut down 16 departments, including utility stores Over 18,000 employees of the utility stores have started considering protests against this
Pakistan Published 19 Aug, 2024 09:05am Federal minister accuses PTI of advancing India’s agenda in Pakistan Tarar also highlighted the "Faiz-Niazi-Bushra collusion"
Pakistan Updated 08 Aug, 2024 03:14pm Amna Baloch to be appointed foreign secretary, Mumtaz Zahra ambassador to France Ambassador Muhammad Saleem has been appointed High Commissioner to Canada
Pakistan Published 07 Aug, 2024 02:56pm Govt introduces new Pink Bus services in Islamabad This bus service will operate 20 pink buses on specific
Business & Economy Updated 06 Aug, 2024 07:38pm Govt plans to collect Rs20b from refineries per year Refineries and oil companies are requesting government to reconsider amendment
Pakistan Published 01 Aug, 2024 12:32pm Federal govt approves privatization of 13 power sector entities, 9 distribution companies Quetta Electric Supply Company and Tribal Electric Supply Company were excluded
Pakistan Published 31 Jul, 2024 08:19pm Rawalpindi sit-in: Govt gives assurances to JI Baloch says govt agrees with all points
Business & Economy Published 19 Jul, 2024 12:38pm Former Commerce Minister exposes mismanagement and corruption in IPP payment deals He argued that consumers should only pay for the electricity supplied to the national grid
Pakistan Published 10 Jul, 2024 09:22pm Pakistan extends Afghan refugee registration cards for one year The first phase of the plan targeted those who were not formally registered
Pakistan Published 10 Jul, 2024 06:46pm Govt claims electricity bills will be lower in July compared to June NEPRA chairman questions logic behind claim