The federal government plans to borrow Rs. 932 billion to finance development projects next fiscal year. The federal government will… Read More
Saleem Mandviwala Elected as Chairman of Senate Finance Committee
Senator Salim Mandviwalla has been elected as Chairman of Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue despite protests by other… Read More
IT Minister Forms Committee to Fast-Track Digitization of Islamabad
Minister of State for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has formed a dedicated committee for fast-tracking the digitization of… Read More
6-Month KIBOR Falls By 56 Basis Points After SBP Rate Cut
The central bank of Pakistan in yesterday’s decision announced the rate cut of 150 basis points, taking the policy rate… Read More
FBR Proposes Giant Rs. 12.9 Trillion Tax Collection Target For 2024-25
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has set an ambitious tax revenue target of Rs. 12.9 trillion for FY2024-25, Rs.… Read More
PTA Raids Illegal Internet Service Provider in Lahore
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), conducted a… Read More
Govt and Internet Providers to Share Cost of Installing Social Media Blockers
The federal government has decided to install advanced firewalls sourced from China to control social media content and block unwanted… Read More
PTA to Charge Fee for Registering Mobile Devices and Telecom Equipment
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to impose application/processing administrative fees for processing and issuance of Certificate of Compliance… Read More
Govt Decides Not to Raise General Sales Tax Rate in New Budget
The 1 percent increase in the sales tax rate from 18 to 19 percent would not be done through the… Read More
World Bank Approves $1 Billion Loan for DASU Hydropower Project
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Monday $1 billion in a second round of additional financing for… Read More
NEC Approves Rs. 3.5 Trillion National Development Budget for FY25
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday approved Rs. 1.4 trillion worth of federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) along… Read More
NHA to Get Rs. 180 Billion Under PSDP for FY25
The government has allocated Rs 180.284 billion for 104 projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2024-25 for National… Read More
