Jan 11

PM Imran terms exports, tax collection must for growth

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday termed tax collection and exports key elements to boost the country’s economy. “The government was making strenuous efforts to remove all hurdles and bottlenecks faced by exporters, investors and businessmen and to give a spur to the exports industry,” the prime minister said while addressing at an inaugural ceremony […]

by Anjum Shah

Bank Alfalah tops in house financing under MPMG

Dec 25

Money & Banking, National, Top stories

Bank Alfalah tops in house financing under MPMG

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has secured the top position in house financing under the government’s flagship Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar (MPMG). According to a statement issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Bank Alfalah secured the top position followed by Meezan Bank Limited and Standard Chartered Bank Limited. A ceremony was held on Friday at […]

by Anjum Shah

Old currency notes can be exchanged till December 2022

Dec 14

Finance, National, Top stories

Old currency notes can be exchanged till December 2022

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday approved the extension in exchanging old Pakistani currency notes. The cabinet approved the extension of the period for the exchange of old Pakistani 10, 50, 100, and 1000 currency notes till 31st December 2022. At the meeting, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister […]

by Anjum Shah

PM Imran launches landmark Karachi BRTS project

Dec 10

National, Top stories

PM Imran launches landmark Karachi BRTS project

KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched Green Line Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) project, which will facilitate around 135,000 commuters of Karachi city. The BRTS is a landmark project worth Rs.35.5 billion as it will provide facility to Karachi’s Western and Central Districts commuters. The Green Line BRTS system, which included 21 stations […]

by Hamza Shah

ICIJ shares Pandora Papers information with PMIC

Dec 8

Finance, National, Top stories

ICIJ shares Pandora Papers information with PMIC

ISLAMABAD: The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has shared information related to the Pandora Papers with the Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC), a statement said on Wednesday. It said that the investigation into Pandora Papers is now at a fairly advanced stage. In the first phase, PMIC collated information regarding the individuals and entities […]

by Anjum Shah

Timelines for CPEC projects should be adhered to: PM

Dec 2

Finance, National, Top stories

Timelines for CPEC projects should be adhered to: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday emphasized that timelines specified for completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) should be adhered to. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a high level meeting to review progress on CPEC projects. The Prime Minister emphasized that timelines specified for completion of CPEC projects should be adhered to. He said […]

by Anjum Shah

Cabinet renews aviation licenses of four airlines

Nov 30

Finance, Top stories

Cabinet renews aviation licenses of four airlines

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved the renewal of aviation licenses of four airlines under the National Aviation Policy 2019. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet in Islamabad. On the recommendation of the Ministry of Aviation, the Cabinet approved the renewal of aviation licenses of M/S SERENE AIR, M/S […]

by Anjum Shah

PM Imran launches incentive program for remittances

Nov 25

Finance, National, Top stories

PM Imran launches incentive program for remittances

KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday launched an incentive program for overseas Pakistanis sending remittance to their homeland. The incentive program namely Sohni Dharti Remittance Program (SDRP) offered jointly by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Ministry of Finance and financial institutions. SDRP is an innovative program designed to incentivize Pakistani workers abroad to […]

by Anjum Shah

Pakistan offers huge potential for e-commerce: PM Imran

Nov 25

IT & Telecom, Top stories, Trade & Industry

Pakistan offers huge potential for e-commerce: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan offered huge potential for e-commerce which will generate employment opportunities and help in economic growth. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Group CEO of Daraz (online E-Commerce platform) Bjarke Mikkelsen. The Prime Minister Imran said that the government is providing full support […]

by Hamza Shah

Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses $10 billion

Nov 24

IT & Telecom, Top stories

Jazz’s investment in Pakistan crosses $10 billion

ISLAMABAD: Jazz’s investment in Pakistan, which has crossed $ 10 billion including $ 560 million in the last two years alone on 4G network expansion – taking the total number of 4G users to 34.2 million, cementing Jazz’s position as the number one 4G operator. This was informed by KaanTerzioğlu, Chief Executive Officer, VEON Group […]

by Anjum Shah