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PM vows to double tax collection

ISLAMABAD: Calling taxpayers “heroes of the nation”, Prime Minster Imran Khan on Wednesday vowed to increase tax... Published 21 Feb, 2019 07:05am

Board hints at further fiscal tightening

The board appreciates the recent participation in the last Pakistan Investment Bond auction. Updated 30 Jan, 2019 10:48am

Global FDI declined in 2018, says UNCTAD

Decline concentrated in developed countries, while FDI in developing countries remains resilient, finds monitor. Updated 22 Jan, 2019 09:06am

Import substitution

Khushro Bakhtiar says govt devising policy packages for import substitution policies. Updated 13 Dec, 2018 09:35am

Film on immigrant identity, familial duties screened

ISLAMABAD: Norwegian envoy Kjell-Gunnar Eriksen hosted a screening of What will people say, an award-winning film by... Published 08 Dec, 2018 07:08am

Film shows Brazilians unifying via world cup during military dictatorship

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) on Sunday hosted a screening of Brazilian film, The Year My... Published 03 Dec, 2018 06:57am

Free Men takes audience out of their comfort zone

ISLAMABAD: The Swiss embassy hosted a screening of Free Men at the Centaurus Cineplex as part of the Human Rights... Published 02 Dec, 2018 07:01am

Six officers suspended in CDNS fraud case

The six officer are allegedly accused of misplacement of record of National Savings Centre, DHA-Lahore. Updated 06 Nov, 2018 08:10am

Teachers protest over unpaid allowances, denial of job regularisation

HYDERABAD/SUKKUR: Sev­e­ral of around 350 teachers and other staffers of the Public School Hyderabad took to the... Published 14 Oct, 2018 07:10am

PA session on 16th

LAHORE: The governor has summoned the Punjab Assembly session on Oct 16 (Tuesday) at 3pm for the presentation of... Published 07 Oct, 2018 06:59am

Minister to brief NA on train accident

ISLAMABAD: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed would on Monday (today) brief the National Assembly on the last... Published 24 Sep, 2018 07:11am

Pakistan elected IAEA board member, again

This is in recognition of the country’s contributions to peaceful use of nuclear technology, says PAEC official Published 21 Sep, 2018 07:00am

Sanjrani for liberal visa regime with Azerbaijan

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Mohammad Sadiq Sanjrani has proposed a liberal visa regime and direct air connectivity... Published 21 Sep, 2018 07:00am

No health issue occurred during Haj: WHO

An estimated 2.7 million Muslims from 109 countries perform the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Updated 28 Aug, 2018 08:31am

PM urged to form body to probe RTS failure

Second volume of Senate panel’s investigation report to be presented in the house today Published 27 Aug, 2018 07:09am

Parliament should protect rights of expats, senator says

ISLAMABAD: Parliament should protect the rights of overseas Pakistanis, who are the backbone of the country, Senator... Published 10 Aug, 2018 07:06am

US, stakeholders working to increase mango exports from Pakistan

USAID is helping local mango sector exports in new markets while ensuring compliance with intl' grading standards Updated 08 Aug, 2018 04:32pm

Seven suspects arrested

ISLAMABAD: The capital police along with the Counter-Terrorism Force (CTF) conducted a search operation in Shalimar... Published 06 Aug, 2018 06:57am

Fate of Ring Road Project rests in new Punjab govt’s hands

RAWALPINDI: The fate of the Rawalpindi Ring Road Project is now in the hands of the new Punjab government, but the... Published 03 Aug, 2018 07:06am

Chaudhry Nisar to contest by-elections for Pindi NA seat

Former interior minister does not say which constituency he will be contesting from. Updated 03 Aug, 2018 09:57am