Budget2015-16

Most capital residents prefer model colleges for their children

Asks for transparent, effective refund regime and zero rating for sector.

Move seen as a bid to comply with IMF conditions for greater foreign reserves.

Sindh fails to show much progress when it comes to spending budget funds

PAC suggests strict action against officials involved

Islamabad hopes to receive $9.5 billion in foreign assistance

Nothing unusual in ECP request: Punjab’s ex-chief secretary

Dispute between K-Electric, KWSB aggravates water crisis in Karachi

Benchmark 100-share index rises 305.64 points.

The chronic lack of preparedness to combat HIV/AIDS is exemplified by the fact that only Sindh has an HIV Control Law

Decision will be made public on next date of hearing

Rating­s agency says positi­ve outloo­k reflec­ts expect­ations of Pakist­an’s improv­ed econom­ic growth...

National Education Policy (NEP) 2009 highlighted the need for improvement in education management.

Will wait until the end of talks with IMF for the seventh economic review.

Having visited so many universities in Pakistan, old and new, BUITEMS makes a lasting impression of positive change

Govt needs to urgently call meeting of CCI, discuss responsibility redistribution among center, provinces, local govt

The FBR is where the restructuring needs to take place first before it can be expected to bring about positive change

This taxation is adding to woes of the retired employees at a time when there has been no increase in their pensions

Ratings agency says positive outlook reflects expectations of Pakistan’s improved economic growth prospects

Govt cannot be trusted to fulfill our demands, says APCA .

They added house rent and medical allowance should be given to each employee on an equal basis.

The demand came at the 2nd conference of universities’ treasures held at COMSATs

Wants tax exemption citing increased cost of production, importance of sector.

The government will pocket billions by eliminating controversial SROs, says PBIF President

If govt is not allowing debate on changes to tax policy,how can it claim that its decisions have a democratic mandate?

Current budget only covers staff salaries and maintenance work

Third batch of Counter Terrorism Force being trained, says Shuja Khanzada .

Government has absolved itself of its responsibility to provide free and quality education to its citizens

Awareness among leading organisations of social responsibility increasing

Students with grades as high as 90% in degrees in social sciences lack even most elementary knowledge, says report

The Economist credits PML-N govt for economic stability in the country

Islamabad Police pursue agreement with K-P govt to use its lab for tests.

The government was committed to creating a skilled manpower.

K-P Assembly speaker vows to take action against violators of laws protecting employees.

Analysis suggests assistance should be limited to project financing.

Federal govt, NGOs must make it a priority to establish schools as well as a system of accountability for teachers

When it comes to managing money, the performance of both Islamabad and the provinces is nothing short of a disgrace

ECC approves Rs1.5 billion Ramazan package and PIA leases

Pen-down strike called across govt offices province-wide on May 5.

Problems arise due to FBR’s failure to enforce tax laws.

Govt had promised to build 500,000 houses after taking over in 2013.

Receives Rs1.975t in July-April 2014-15 against Rs2.075 trillion

Without concrete policies to ensure decent full employment, a socially stable economy will remain a dream

Experts say lack of awareness threatening the future of the province.

This May Day, we should see what we can do for workers who have become increasingly disempowered in an unjust society

KPCCI president tables proposal for 2015-16 federal budget