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Pakistan

Federal govt approves privatization of 13 power sector entities, 9 distribution companies

Quetta Electric Supply Company and Tribal Electric Supply Company were excluded

Published 01 Aug, 2024 12:32pm

Pakistan

Rawalpindi sit-in: Govt gives assurances to JI

Baloch says govt agrees with all points

Published 31 Jul, 2024 08:19pm

Business & Economy

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

Published 19 Jul, 2024 12:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistan extends Afghan refugee registration cards for one year

The first phase of the plan targeted those who were not formally registered

Published 10 Jul, 2024 09:22pm

Pakistan

Govt claims electricity bills will be lower in July compared to June

NEPRA chairman questions logic behind claim

Published 10 Jul, 2024 06:46pm

Pakistan

Govt decides not to suspend social media apps in Muharram

Faithful hold processions and religious scholars address large gatherings in Muharram

Published 05 Jul, 2024 01:16pm

Business & Economy

Govt bends to please non-filers over proposed restrictions

Finance bill to be amended on provisions for non-filers, wealth statements, foreign assets, and withholding taxes

Published 28 Jun, 2024 10:57am

Business & Economy

Expected Petrol prices in Pakistan from July 2024

Govt plans to increase petroleum levy

Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:13am

Business & Economy

New tax on over 200 medical instruments set to drive up healthcare costs

Experts warned first-ever sale tax on diagnosis and treatment will escalate cost to 25% to 30%

Published 22 Jun, 2024 01:26pm

Pakistan

Budget 2024-25: Salaries, pensions and minimum wage increased

Salaries raised by 25% upto grade 1-16

Published 12 Jun, 2024 08:07pm

Pakistan

Govt to pay tribute to martyrs on May 9 as COAS likely to attend ceremony

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will chair a special meeting of the federal cabinet

Published 08 May, 2024 01:59pm

Pakistan

Govt announces new timings for public offices after Ramazan

Work hours will last until 4:30 with a short break

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 12:01pm

Pakistan

Gandapur seeks plan of action to recover KP’s arrears from centre

Resolves to approach courts if federal govt fails to comply

Published 12 Mar, 2024 12:30pm

Pakistan

How many public holidays will Pakistanis get in 2024?

The federal govt issued the complete list on Wednesday

Updated 20 Dec, 2023 07:21pm

Pakistan

Federal govt announces summer vacations

Notification has been issued

Published 01 Jun, 2023 04:19pm

Pakistan

Office hours for federal government in Ramazan, summer

Friday timings announced

Published 14 Mar, 2023 10:50am

Pakistan

Imran Khan misusing interim bail in prohibited funding case, claims FIA

Seeks formation of medical board for examination of Imran Khan

Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:50pm

Pakistan

Gang arrested for ‘online sale of fake dollars’

Suspects used social media to sell dollars and other foreign currencies

Published 23 Feb, 2023 11:36pm

Pakistan

Medicine prices could increase by over 300%

A summary for the approval of new prices has been sent to the cabinet

Published 07 Feb, 2023 02:22pm

Business & Economy

Oil steady as clarity on Fed rate hike awaited

Fed policymakers say fresh inflation data will help them decide whether they can slow pace of interest rate hikes

Published 10 Jan, 2023 02:08pm

Business & Economy

Gulf equities ring in new year on mixed note as oil, recession worries weigh

2023 is going to be a tough year, warns IMF

Published 02 Jan, 2023 03:50pm

Pakistan

Policeman killed in suicide car bombing in Islamabad

Banned outfit claims responsibility; 10 injured people brought to PIMS hospital; heavy contingent of police reaches I-10/4 area of federal capital

Updated 23 Dec, 2022 05:27pm

Pakistan

Cut your coat according to your cloth, energy crunch Pakistan tells people

Govt to take final decision on Thursday after coordinating with provinces on energy conservation plan

Updated 20 Dec, 2022 05:11pm

Business & Economy

Massive selling pressure as benchmark KSE-100 index sheds over 550 points

Traders say domestic, international developments cause of uncertainty

Published 15 Dec, 2022 05:54pm

Pakistan

Each Pakistani will have a mobile phone soon: govt

Pakistan's mobile phone subscribers shoots to 195 million from 160 million

Updated 12 Dec, 2022 03:03pm

Business & Economy

Dollar steadies as China Covid fears linger

San Francisco Fed president says real-world impact of interest rate hikes likely greater than what its short-term rate target implies

Published 22 Nov, 2022 10:40am

Business & Economy

Dollar edges higher as China Covid worries spur defensive buying

Dollar index rose 0.131% to 107.030 on Monday

Published 21 Nov, 2022 09:26am

Pakistan

PM orders linking of Thar Coal Mines with railway network by March next year

Premier says that usage of Thar coal in power plants will help save $2 billion annually

Published 05 Oct, 2022 05:07pm

Pakistan

PM House audio leaks: Cabinet tightens noose around Imran, others

Gives go-ahead to FIA to start investigation into audio leak on diplomatic 'cipher'

Updated 02 Oct, 2022 01:23pm

Business & Economy

Strong dollar–an unstoppable force endangering other currencies

Steep interest rate increases US economy, causes investors to flood into dollar

Published 01 Oct, 2022 03:01pm