Budgetary support: Govt borrows Rs500bn from banks in 2 weeks: SBP Says federal government's borrowing for budgetary support rose by 218 percent during the initial two weeks of this fiscal year Updated 26 Jul, 2023 01:00pm
Pakistan Proposed amendments to ECP bill finalized, joint session told ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, on Tuesday, informed the joint sitting of... Updated 26 Jul, 2023 09:07am
Pakistan PM again holds PTI govt responsible for economic mess FAISALABAD: The government of Nawaz Sharif had laid down a strong foundation for the comprehensive socio economic ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Markets PBF concerned over massive hike in electricity base tariff KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has shown displeasure on a significant increase in the base tariff by Rs7.50... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Print Industrial consumers: PLL, SSGC may be allowed to auction off unutilized capacity of LNG ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 10:04am
Business & Finance Value-added textile industry assails ‘frequent increases’ in power tariffs LAHORE: The value-added textile industry has rejected the frequent increase in prices of electricity and gas, saying... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Print Rs7.50 per unit hike in basic power tariff okayed by Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday gave its nod for increase in basic... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 09:15am
Editorials SOEs: We need genuine action, not just lip service EDITORIAL: It is increasingly appears that the federal government has a new priority. As per a Business Recorder... Published 24 Jul, 2023 06:11am
Opinion SOEs: privatisation the only solution Driven by the current ‘four-point must list of IMF’ to qualify for the next tranche of Fund’s lending in... Published 22 Jul, 2023 06:15am
Editorials Loan sharks EDITORIAL: The government’s crackdown on illegal internet loan apps, however late, is a step in the right... Published 22 Jul, 2023 06:06am
Print Friendly countries: SIFC approves projects for attracting investments ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Friday approved the projects... Updated 22 Jul, 2023 09:35am
Print Dar informs National Assembly: No new tax on agriculture, real estate sectors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Ishaq Dar said that the government would not impose... Updated 22 Jul, 2023 10:01am
Print Judgment to quash reference against Justice Isa: CJP allows govt’s plea seeking to withdraw curative review petitions ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial allowed the federal government’s plea to withdraw curative review... Updated 22 Jul, 2023 09:22am
Opinion Another hybrid body needed to widen the tax net The addition of Special Facilitation Investment Council (SFIC) to the already existing hybrid organization and... Updated 21 Jul, 2023 07:12am
Pakistan Govt decides to deploy troops across country ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided to deploy troops across the country for security during Muharram.... Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance HSD price cut: Ogra says has no mandate to review or amend govt policy ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has asked the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) and Oil... Updated 21 Jul, 2023 08:56am
Business & Finance Customs accused of issuing detection notices under the garb of tax evasion LAHORE: The Customs department is issuing reassessment and recovery notices under the garb of detection of tax... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Markets Govt projects to generate additional PDL by Rs79bn ISLAMABAD: The federal government has projected to generate additional petroleum development levy (PDL) by Rs79... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Pakistan Govt to appoint new CCP chairman soon ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to issue a notification in the next few days on the appointment of a... Published 18 Jul, 2023 05:51am
Pakistan Govt launches crackdown on illegal loan apps ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated a crackdown on illegal loan apps operating in the country, with 43 apps in... Published 18 Jul, 2023 05:51am
Print Army backs economic revival plan Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir presides over 258th Corps Commanders’ Conference Updated 18 Jul, 2023 10:06am
Print AEDB merged with PPIB ISLAMABAD: The government has merged Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) with the Private Power and... Updated 18 Jul, 2023 09:07am
Pakistan Military courts: Govt urges SC to reject pleas challenging civilians’ trial ISLAMABAD: The federal government submitted that the violence against the military and vandalism of army... Updated 18 Jul, 2023 09:24am
Pakistan Balochistan CM assails PDM govt QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo lashed out at the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) led... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Print IMF condition: Hike in gas prices on the cards ISLAMABAD: The federal government is all set to hike the gas price to meet the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 01:41pm
Editorials General election on time? EDITORIAL: When national elections are to be held is a given unless a sitting government decides to go for early... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:54pm
Print Petrol price slashed by Rs9, HSD’s by Rs7 ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced petroleum products prices by up to Rs9 per litre. In a televised press... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:21am
Print Economic stability: SBA to anchor govt’s instant efforts: IMF ISLAMABAD: Resolving Pakistan’s structural challenges will likely require continued reforms over the medium term to... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:17pm
Print PM reassures IMF chief: Govt won’t tolerate iota of violation of deal Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds telephonic conversation with MD IMF Kristalina Georgieva Updated 15 Jul, 2023 02:24pm
Print Base power tariff hiked by Rs4.96 ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday increased base tariff of electricity by Rs 4.96 per unit from July 1,... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:30am