Pakistan Single Window (PSW) officials have revealed that Asian Development Bank (ADB) has halted funding for the project. This was… Read More
Rice Seeds Not Exempt from 17% Sales Tax: FBR Clarifies to NA Committee
FBR has clarified to the National Assembly Standing Committee of Defence Production that rice seeds are not exempt from 17… Read More
Minister Lauds ADB’s Support in Energy Sector Reforms
Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Wednesday lauded Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) support in pursuing reforms agenda and various development… Read More
NAB Approves Inquiries Against Misappropriation of Public Funds
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has ordered inquiries against various private and public sector organizations, including the Utility Stores Corporation… Read More
Parliamentary Committee Grills PMC for MDCAT Fiasco
The sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament has asked the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) to provide… Read More
Senate Committee Rejects Bill to Set Up University in PM House
The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday rejected the “Establishment of the Pak University of… Read More
Pakistan Can Save $6.5 Billion in Electricity Bills by Shifting to LEDs
Experts have emphasized the need for putting an end to toxic lighting under Minamata Convention on Mercury, as Pakistan can… Read More
ECC Approves Rs. 21 Billion Sovereign Guarantee for LNG-II Pipeline Project
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Tuesday approved the proposal of the Petroleum Division regarding issuance of sovereign… Read More
Samina Alvi Terms Women Empowerment Vital for Pakistan’s Economic Growth
Begum Samina Alvi, the wife of President Dr. Arif Alvi, stated on Monday that the financial empowerment of women was… Read More
Experts Demand 30% Increase in Tax on Tobacco
Health experts, tobacco control activists, and members of civil society have urged the government to increase tax on the tobacco… Read More
SAP Terms Consistency in Govt Policies Crucial to Attract Investments
Managing Director SAP Pakistan, Saquib Ahmad, has urged the Government of Pakistan to streamline the tax regime for the country’s… Read More
USF Approves Rs. 8 Billion for New Optical Fiber and Broadband Projects
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) through USF has launched seven more projects worth over Rs. 8 billion… Read More
