The successful retrocession of Gwadar to Pakistan, especially in view of its geoeconomic and geostrategic positioning, underscores the commendable vision… Read More
NA Committee Urges Govt to Balance Out Prices of Fertilizers
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production, in its 18th meeting on Thursday, expressed grave concerns over the… Read More
Govt Considering to Reduce Duties and Sales Tax on Steel Imports
The government is considering removal of duties on iron scrap, reducing the sales tax up to 14 percent as well… Read More
Govt to Introduce Targeted Subsidies at Utility Stores for Ehsaas Beneficiaries
The government has planned for introducing targeted subsidies at the Utility Stores for the Prime Minister Ehsaas program beneficiaries by… Read More
Agricultural Exporters Apprise NA Committee of Concerns Over Export Hardships
The National Assembly Special Committee on Agricultural Products has urged the government to holistically address the structural, operational, and policy… Read More
NA Panel Directs Commerce Ministry to Revisit Livestock Export Policy
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has directed the Ministry of Commerce to revisit the country’s livestock export policy… Read More
SBP Governor Inaugurates High-tech Business Center at SECP
Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Reza Baqir said that the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) played… Read More
High Interest Rates & Currency Depreciation Lead to Inequality and Poverty: Former Finance Minister
A higher interest rate and a higher exchange rate depreciation lead to higher inequality and poverty, said Dr. Hafiz A.… Read More
Pakistan Should Align Economic Opportunities Offered by BRI & B3W: Experts
Pakistan needs to identify and cultivate all the emerging opportunities of economic development, especially those that are being offered by… Read More
FBR Opposes Health Ministry’s Request for Tax Exemptions on Import of Syringes
The Federal Board of Revenue opposed the Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination’s proposal for granting a tax… Read More
EU to Decide on Extending Pakistan’s GSP Plus Status: Ambassador
The current GSP+ regulation will expire at the end of 2023 and Pakistan will carry on with the present regime… Read More
NA Committee Directs Pakistan Tobacco Board to Ensure No Tobacco Stock Remains Unsold with Farmers
The National Assembly Special Committee on Agricultural Products has directed the Pakistan Tobacco Board to ensure that no stock of… Read More
