Govt notifies draft amendments for civil servant asset declarations to meet IMF demands
The government has notified draft amendments to the Sharing of Assets of Civil Servants Rules, 2023, on Wednesday, as part of efforts to fulfill the...
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Pakistan’s poverty rate at 30.5%, rural poverty at 36.6%, first digital panel survey reveals key insights
The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) unveiled its landmark findings from the first digital Pakistan Panel Household Survey (PPHS) 2024, tracking over two decades...
Govt to raise Rs22 trillion in new loans for debt repayments, budget deficit funding
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has finalised its domestic borrowing plan for the fiscal year 2025-26, aiming to raise over Rs22 trillion in new loans, according...
Key suspect in Rs40 billion Kohistan financial scam nabbed: report
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested a former dumper driver implicated in a massive Rs40 billion financial scam. The suspect, allegedly involved...
Pakistan to privatise 82% stake in First Women Bank, UAE firm to take majority ownership
The federal government is set to divest its 82.64% stake in First Women Bank Limited (FWBL) to the UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC), under a...
Toyota shows interest in commercial import of used cars under new policy
Indus Motor Company (IMC), the local assembler of Toyota vehicles, expresses interest in the commercial import of used cars, in line with the government’s recently...
CDA approves landmark water metering project to modernize Islamabad’s supply system
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the launch of a Water Metering Project in a move aimed at transforming Islamabad’s water infrastructure and improving...
CDA, Saudi energy giant ARAMCO explore joint ventures for Islamabad development
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Saudi Arabia’s ARAMCO are considering joint ventures in Islamabad, with a focus on infrastructure and investment projects aimed at...
Dar, Saudi business delegation explore deeper investment ties in Islamabad
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to boosting economic collaboration as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received...
PAMA warns against outdated EV batteries, calls for safer tech in Pakistan’s electrification drive
The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has urged the government to block the use of unsafe and outdated battery technologies in electric vehicles (EVs), warning...