Government

Tax rate hike makes National Savings Scheme an unattractive investment

Tarin winds up budget debate, announces withdrawal of several inflationary taxation proposals

One thing that stands out this year is that all four provinces have seemed to hop on the growth bandwagon

He said as banks are afraid to lend, “we are making alternate arrangements”

Two new departments of Monitoring and Evaluations and Special Initiatives are soon to be set up

Say it will help revive economic activities in Pakistan

Government appoints fifth finance secretary in past around three years

Aims to achieve $5b target over the next four years against the current $2.1b

Demand govt not put project on backburner again

Decision to withdraw property and tariff tax discounts offered during last year’s economic shutdown

Provincial minister directed the officials concerned to take steps for timely completion of projects

The speakers maintained that the power sector at present faces many problems, is still in need of careful study

Value of recovered sugar is estimated to be more than Rs6 million

Court says government has failed to control prices at local markets

“Field supervisors should work hard to achieve goals set by the government”

Builders ignore low-income groups, use premises commercially post-approval

Many have lauded the decision but some believe there needs to be more clarity.

Introduces several changes regarding the appointment and job duration of chairman and executive director

A confused, desentisised public continues to flout SOPs as third wave intensifies

Seek realignment of project, better compensation for land

PRGMEA calls for steps to promote industrialisation in its proposals for FY22

The move comes after Russia, US, China and Pakistan called on the warring sides to reach an immediate ceasefire

Thousands of seniors insisted health officials to administer vaccine sans appointment

Aims to use funds to pay back previous loans, finance budget expenditures

Pressure is growing on government to set clear plans, restore normal activities after months of pandemic lockdown

The clashes come just a week before Pope Francis visits Iraq from March 5 to 8

Next hearing of the case will be held on Thursday

Government pins hopes on electric vehicles replacing hazardous rides

The government has said it has zero tolerance towards sexual violence

“It’s not about ties, it’s about cultural identity, mate”

Paramedics end protest on Dr Sultan’s assurance after 71 days

Actor cries in a video demanding justice and a justification for the killing of his innocent dogs

There are no signs of an ease in tensions between the institutions and their students

Pakistan to build collaborative maritime security mechanisms to counter non-traditional security threats

Biden to raise annual refugee admissions after Trump slashed levels to historic lows

PML-N leader says govt came to opposition begging for cooperation, but was not responded to

In addition, transgender individuals have been provided facilities for education for the first time

Teams formed to visit facilities without informing administrators

Opposition demands govt to present details of contract with UK-based firm before the House

Election supervisor tells SC voting for upper house is held under the Constitution

Officials issue show-cause notices to owners, management of sealed pumps

Protesting farmers have threatened to further intensify their agitation by marching to Delhi on Jan 26

Citizens demand immediate repair, express fear of mishaps

Directs federal govt to ask India if it wants to follow up on Kulbhushan case; adjourns hearing till February 3

Minister says elimination of drugs is one of the government's top priorities

IHCBA holds federal government responsible

Initiative to help promote soft image of the country

Summons an official of the level of foreign secrtetary at next hearing; directs federal govt to submit progress report

Advocate General K-P Shumail submits synopsis in the apex court

Directs information dept to make its social media wing functional, timely counter PTI's 'propaganda'