The government, through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), has issued an international tender for the import of 300,000 tons… Read More
68 Small Dams in Sindh Partially Damaged Due to Floods, PAC Told
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was told on Tuesday that 68 small dams in Sind have been partially damaged due… Read More
2 AM Surprise: Govt Increases Price of Petrol Once Again
In a surprise move, the government late at night announced an increase in the price of petrol despite a decrease… Read More
WB to Restructure Competitive and Livable City of Karachi Project to meet Post Floods Needs
The World Bank project “Competitive and Livable City of Karachi” (CLICK), worth $230 million, is rated as moderately unsatisfactory and… Read More
Pakistan and China Review Areas of Further Cooperation in Agriculture and Livestock
Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of the People’s… Read More
IT Ministry to Re-Advertises NITB Executive Director Post
The appointment of Executive Director (ED) National Information Technology Board (NITB) has taken a new twist as the Ministry of… Read More
ICCI Warns Govt of Grave Consequences for Negligence to Resolve Delay in LCs Opening
The failure of the government to address the issue of delay in Letters of Credit (LCs) opening on a priority… Read More
FBR Imposes New Currency Declaration Requirement for Incoming Passengers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a new restriction on the incoming international passengers to declare foreign currency… Read More
SBP Increases Limit for Agri-Financing to Rs. 5 million
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has enhanced the limit of agriculture financing from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 5… Read More
Sindh and Punjab Interested in Buying Discos: Privatization Ministry
The provincial governments of Sindh and Punjab have shown willingness to buy the ex-WAPDA Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to reduce the… Read More
FBR Fails to Defend Tax on Deemed Income in Lahore High Court
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), on Monday, failed to explain the legality of “tax on deemed income” imposed on… Read More
Excise Dept. to Use a Smart App to Inspect Vehicles
Islamabad Excise and Taxation (E&T) department has begun using a smartphone application to perform physical inspection of vehicles. Director of… Read More
