Despite a ban, millers continue to increase flour prices

Initiative will complement e-commerce, promote financial inclusion

Say OMCs, dealers are seeking higher margins on petrol and diesel sale

Discussions held on proposal of placing PHA under control of commerce ministry

Argues it cannot award contract in absence of firm LNG demand from SNGPL

Hurdles like lack of banking channels, high tariffs need to be removed

Timeline will be set to start construction work on gas pipeline project

Move will help them set up businesses under PM loan scheme

Task force formulates recommendations for revamping recruitment, training and promotion criteria

Cumulative loss of public sector firms has touched Rs300b per year