RIYADH -UNS/ Reuters : Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom wants to put $600 billion into expanded investment and trade with the United States over the next four years, the Saudi State news agency said early on Thursday. In a phone call […]
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ISLAMABAD -UNS:President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that it is not possible to increase the revenue by increasing the tax rate, instead of increasing the tax rate, the tax base should be increased. For the improvement of the economic index, the government […]
By Qamar Bashir It was an exhilarating experience to watch the live telecast of Scott Bessent’s over four- hour confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary of the most powerful nation on Earth. This live broadcast reflected the highest standards of democratic values, making the public a part of vital decision-making, showcasing […]
KARACHI-UNS/APP: Pakistan has become the first country to implement the Digital Foreign Direct Investment Initiative (DFDII), launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier welcomed Pakistan’s […]
RAWALPINDI-UNS: The Punjab government has confirmed the presence of gold reserves at the confluence of the Kabul and Indus River in Attock. The confirmation follows a year-long survey conducted by the Geological Survey of Pakistan and further verification by NESPAK. A high level committee from the Punjab government is set […]
GHAzI- UNS: Haripur University organized a grand “Citrus Gala” at Ghazi,on Tuesday. Leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former Local Government Minister Yusuf Ayub Khan and PTI MPA Malik Adeel Iqbal made a special appearance at the “Citrus Gala” organized by Haripur University in Ghazi. The efforts of Vice Chancellor Haripur […]
By Farhan Qutab Siddiqui The ‘Uraan Pakistan’ Program emerges as a strategically sound initiative for addressing the critical challenges of youth unemployment and skill mismatches in Pakistan. With over 60% of the population under 30, the program directly targets a demographic that holds the potential to drive economic growth, provided […]
By Mehtab Haider ISLAMABAD: The Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Karachi has collected 30.7% taxes of total revenue, the highest tax collection from a city in the country, in terms of income tax, sales tax, customs duty, and federal excise duty. With 17.1% and 14.2% tax collections, the LTOs in Lahore […]
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-2029), aptly titled “Uraan Pakistan,” represents a bold and comprehensive strategy aimed at steering Pakistan towards sustainable development, economic resilience, and societal progress. At a critical crossroads in its history, Pakistan seeks to leverage lessons from earlier plans while addressing systemic obstacles […]
ISLAMABAD-UNS: The federal government plans to hire a consultant to finalise regulations for the satellite-based company Starlink’s internet services, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, in Pakistan, it emerged on Tuesday. The development was discussed during a meeting chaired by Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima […]