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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

Pakistan Published 05 Jul, 2024 01:16pm

Govt decides not to suspend social media apps in Muharram

Faithful hold processions and religious scholars address large gatherings in Muharram