By Mehtab Haider ISLAMABAD:The government has projected a resurgence in inflationary trends, forecasting an average CPI-based inflation rate of up to 7.5% for the 2025–26 budget, a notable increase from the 5% recorded in the current fiscal year, The News reported. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Planning cautioned that the external […]
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Islamabad -UNS:Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), welcomed the significant decisions made by the CDA Board. He stated that measures such as the reduction in trade conversion fees and the review of industrial plot rates are commendable steps. The decision to […]
LAHORE -UNS: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued reminder notices to several public sector organizations and departments for the payment of long-outstanding dues. The company urges all such public sector entities to settle their dues immediately to avoid further legal or administrative action. Final notices have been served […]
LAHORE -UNS: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued reminder notices to several public sector organizations and departments for the payment of long-outstanding dues. The company urges all such public sector entities to settle their dues immediately to avoid further legal or administrative action. Final notices have been served […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: Pakistan has announced the establishment of its first government-backed Bitcoin reserve and national Bitcoin wallet. The announcement was made by Bilal Bin Saqib Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Crypto and Blockchain at the Bitcoin Vegas 2025 conference held here which was attended by US Vice President […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announced Wednesday evening, marks the end of a turbulent chapter that included thousands of layoffs, the evisceration of government agencies […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced a $2 billion investment in Pakistan during a trilateral summit held in Lachin with Pakistan and Turkiye. Addressing the meeting, President Aliyev highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties among the three nations, stating that they are moving forward together to achieve […]
Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Under the auspices of the Privatisation Commission of Pakistan, a high-level presentation was held to engage prospective investors for the strategic sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The event was attended by distinguished North American investors and prominent business groups based in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: Federal Government will raise its defence budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 keeping in view the recent escalation with India and New Delhi suspending a key river water-sharing treaty with Islamabad. Federal for Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that government is well aware of the […]
LAHORE -UNS:Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) convened its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders on Thursday, May 22, 2025,at Lahore. The shareholders approved the annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Company achieved its highest ever profitability, recording a profit before tax […]
