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Rs275bn uplift package for Gilgit-Baltistan to be unveiled on April 12
April 8, 2021
Rs275bn uplift package for Gilgit-Baltistan to be unveiled on April 12
Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a day-long visit to Gilgit-Baltistan on April 12 (Monday) where he will announce an…
Pakistani rupee hits 22-month high against US dollar
April 8, 2021
Pakistani rupee hits 22-month high against US dollar
The Pakistan rupee strengthened by 23 paisas against the United States (US) dollar at the start of today’s trading, hitting…
ECC allows PIA to lay off 25% of workforce via Voluntary Separation Scheme
April 8, 2021
ECC allows PIA to lay off 25% of workforce via Voluntary Separation Scheme
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Wednesday gave approval for PIA to launch a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) to lay…
PSX seeks change in law to indemnify staff against legal repercussions
April 7, 2021
PSX seeks change in law to indemnify staff against legal repercussions
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wants to indemnify its directors and officials against any loss and liability through a legal…
Germany suffers highest deficit in 30 years due to pandemic
April 7, 2021
Germany suffers highest deficit in 30 years due to pandemic
Germany faces its first deficit since 2013 after the public sector deficit reached 189.2 billion euros ($225 billion) in 2020…
Oil prices rise on stronger economic outlook, US stockpile draw
April 7, 2021
Oil prices rise on stronger economic outlook, US stockpile draw
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday on the prospects for stronger global economic growth amid increased COVID-19 vaccinations and a…
Public debt climbs 4.28% in July-Feb FY2021
April 6, 2021
Public debt climbs 4.28% in July-Feb FY2021
Pakistan’s public debt increased by Rs1.505 trillion or 4.28% in the eight months of this fiscal year amid an increase…
Govt mulls over three names for FBR chairman as Javed Ghani set to retire: sources
April 6, 2021
Govt mulls over three names for FBR chairman as Javed Ghani set to retire: sources
The federal government has initiated a search for the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as the…
Pakistani rupee strengthens against US dollar
April 6, 2021
Pakistani rupee strengthens against US dollar
The Pakistani rupee strengthened by 33 paisas (0.22%) against the United States (US) dollar in the interbank currency market on…
CPEC projects progressing at fast pace under PTI govt: Asad Umar
April 5, 2021
CPEC projects progressing at fast pace under PTI govt: Asad Umar
The projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are progressing at a fast pace during the tenure of the PTI…