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Focal Group Reviews Progress on Industrial Zones
A high-level meeting of the Focal Group, established by the Prime Minister to monitor the progress of Industrial Zones in Pakistan, was chaired by Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization, and Communications, Abdul Aleem…
Pakistan-Uzbekistan Joint Commission Meeting Starts Tomorrow in Tashkent
ISLAMABAD: The two-day 9th Pakistan-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Joint Commission meeting will commence tomorrow (Sunday) in Tashkent, focusing on enhancing economic, trade, and commercial relations between the two nations.
Minister of…
Massive tax shortfall: important Members, Chief Commissioners reshuffled
Islamabad: The Premier Shahbaz Sharif led coalition government has reshuffled the high officials in the both service groups of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) including Member IR Operation and three key Chief Commissioners of Large…
Pakistan’s Inflation Hits 7.2% in October, Up from September
ISLAMABAD, November 2, 2024: Pakistan's headline inflation reached 7.2% year-on-year in October 2024, according to data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
This marks a slight increase from September's inflation…
Outgoing Japan Envoy Visits SIFC for Farewell Meeting
ISLAMABAD: The outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan, Wada Mitsuhiro, paid a farewell visit to the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) at the Prime Minister's Office.
During the meeting, he was welcomed by Jamil Qureshi,…
Pakistan, Qatar Reaffirm Ties in Joint Statement After Shehbaz-Sheikh Tamim Meeting in Doha
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, where he was warmly welcomed, stated a joint statement.
During the meeting, Sharif expressed gratitude for Qatar's ongoing…
Pakistan Speeds Up Passport Printing with New Machine Imports
Lahore: Pakistan's Ministry of Interior has increased output by introducing ten new desktop passport printing machines to address ongoing delays in passport processing. Ministry insiders claim that the machines are installed and should be…
Pakistan Raises Petrol, Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan coalition government on Thursday announced new petroleum product prices for the upcoming fortnight, increasing the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel.
According to a notification, the petrol price has been raised…
Blue World Consortium’s Bid for PIA Fails to Meet Reference Price
ISLAMABAD: The final bidding process for the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resulted in only one bid of 10 billion Pakistani rupees ($36 million) for a 60% stake, according to the Privatisation Ministry.
The…
NEPRA Holds Hearing on K-Electric’s Proposed Fuel Charge Adjustment
ISLAMABAD, October 31, 2024 – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) concluded a public hearing today regarding K-Electric's petition for provisional monthly fuel charge adjustments (FCA) for September 2024.
The…
