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Oxfam proposes wealth tax on Asia-Pacific’s rich

ISLAMABAD: Oxfam has proposed imposition of wealth tax of 2 to 5 per cent on Asia-Pacific’s multi-millionaires and... Published 14 Jan, 2022 07:09am

SPI rises 0.4pc

ISLAMABAD: Inflation measured through Sensitive Price Index (SPI) posted an increase of 0.40 per cent for the week... Published 25 Dec, 2021 07:01am

Call for fair process in granting Canadian permits to Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: Member of Canadian parliament from the Liberal government, Iqra Khalid, has called for fair process in... Published 25 Nov, 2021 07:03am

KP lawyers boycott courts, stage rallies against price hike

The strike call was given by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council. Updated 10 Nov, 2021 10:56am

Three SoQs received from foreign investors for PSM

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has received at least three statements of qualification (SoQs) from foreign... Published 05 Nov, 2021 07:03am

PBA, consortium in housing loan partnership

LAHORE: Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership with a consortium of... Published 27 Oct, 2021 06:57am

Covid restrictions in Malaysia hit PROTON operations

KARACHI: The PROTON company said on Tuesday that a full-movement-control-order (FMCO) has been imposed in Malaysia... Published 14 Jul, 2021 06:56am

Eid holiday

KARACHI: The federal government has announced three days’ holiday, from July 20 to July 22 (Tuesday to Thursday),... Published 14 Jul, 2021 06:56am

Report on LNG terminals submitted to CCoE

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Thursday submitted the Inter-Ministerial Committee’s report on the... Published 09 Jul, 2021 07:04am

2nd chilgoza processing facility opens

ISLAMABAD: The Food and Agriculture Organi­sation (FAO) of the United Nations on Friday inaugurated the second... Published 26 Jun, 2021 06:27am

President launches SBP policy for disabled persons

Initiative is aimed at improving financial independence for PWDs by improving access to banking. Updated 22 Jun, 2021 10:05am

Chinese envoy meets Bajwa

Army chief thanks ambassador for China’s contribution towards fight against Covid-19. Updated 04 May, 2021 08:48am

$370m debt deferral agreement signed

ISLAMABAD: Japan and Pakistan on Tuesday agreed on debt deferral amounting to $370 million (40 billion yen) for... Published 28 Apr, 2021 07:16am

HabibMetro, CDC sign pact

KARACHI: HabibMetro and Central Depository Company (CDC) on Tuesday signed an agreement to facilitate non-resident... Published 31 Mar, 2021 06:53am

Wheat imports ‘recipe for disaster’, says Qamar

ISLAMABAD: Expressing serious concern over the import of wheat when local stocks have begun arriving in the market,... Published 19 Mar, 2021 07:13am

KPT handles 957,548 tonnes

In exports, containerised cargo stood at 189,938 tonnes. Updated 14 Mar, 2021 09:21am

HBL signs MoU to promote low-cost housing

It will come together with Akhuwat to roll out a programme that will provide Shariah compliant housing finance facilities. Updated 05 Mar, 2021 08:53am

PTCL introduces Balochi language in its services

KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommuni­ca­tion Company Limited (PTCL) has introduced Balochi language in its customer... Published 03 Mar, 2021 07:07am

Pakistan recognises Saudi efforts in Khashoggi matter

FO spokesperson says S. Arabia underlined it took all possible measures within its legal system to ensure justice is served. Updated 28 Feb, 2021 07:46am

Tax on LPG slammed

LAHORE: The importers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) on Thursday warned of a complete shutterdown and wheel-jam... Published 19 Feb, 2021 07:35am