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PM orders action over ‘ineffective’ track, trace system

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Sheh­baz Sharif on Tuesday ordered stern action against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials, including its former...

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PPP forms body to engage govt on privatisation

ISLAMABAD: Just days after publicly opposing the government’s plan for privatising loss-making public enterprises, PPP Chairman Bilawal...

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Pakistan aims high as Saudi investors arrive

• Minister hopes business-to-business meetings will yield investment deals; leading local companies to share proposals with Saudi peers • Two-day...

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Saudi Arabia eyes cooperation in agriculture sector

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.—PID • In meeting with PM, Saudi minister shows interest in developing energy projects...

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President Zardari seeks greater Chinese, Australian investment

ISLAMABAD: Presi­d­ent Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called on Chi­nese and Australian investors to capitalise on opportunities across various...

25.04.2024 10

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PM suspends commissioner inland revenue, others for delaying tax cases

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday took notice of the “willful” delay in tax cases and ordered suspension of the commissioner...

24.04.2024 30

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PM Shehbaz pushes for sell-off, outsourcing of Discos

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities to expedite the pace of privatisation and outsourcing of the power...

19.04.2024 30

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PM pushes for sell-off, outsourcing of Discos

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities to expedite the pace of privatisation and outsourcing of the power...

19.04.2024 20

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PM wants robust renewable energy plan to cut oil bill

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities concerned for robust renewable energy management to cut the country’s $27...

16.04.2024 30

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PM for action to identify tax evaders, enforce tracing system

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while taking notice of delays in the implementation of Trace and Track System (TTS) in tobacco, sugar, cement...

26.03.2024 30

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PM wants foolproof security for Reko Diq workers, logistics

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure foolproof security for workers of the Reko Diq gold and copper mining...

25.03.2024 20

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PM Shehbaz Sharif hands over ECC to finance minister

ISLAMABAD: Only a day after announcing formation of seven committees of the cabinet, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to hand over the...

24.03.2024 40

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PM Shehbaz consults experts to bring financial stability

ISLAMABAD: With the country set to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a fresh programme, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday...

21.03.2024 20

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PM consults experts to bring financial stability

ISLAMABAD: With the country set to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a fresh programme, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday...

21.03.2024 30

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President urges US, UAE to invest in stock market

US Ambassador Donald Blome calls on President Asif Zardari at the Aiwan-i-Sadr, in Islamabad.—APP ISLAMABAD: Presi­d­ent Asif Ali Zardari on...

19.03.2024 40

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Curtain rises on five-year plan for economic revival

• Roadmap sets sights on reducing poverty, creating jobs, boosting taxes • PM Shehbaz looks to cool down political, social unrest • Govt to...

15.03.2024 40

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PM Shehbaz seeks detailed roadmap to boost IT exports

ISLAMABAD: Appreciating the increase in the export volume of Information Technology (IT) services to more than $3 billion, Prime Minister Shehbaz...

13.03.2024 10

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PM seeks detailed roadmap to boost IT exports

ISLAMABAD: Appreciating the increase in the export volume of Information Technology (IT) services to more than $3 billion, Prime Minister Shehbaz...

13.03.2024 20

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Move to drag IMF into rigging row panned

ISLAMABAD: PTI’s plan to urge IMF to seek an independent audit of the election results before continuing talks with Islamabad for any new loan...

24.02.2024 10

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Cabinet okays up to 67pc hike in gas tariff

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Thursday approved a 67 per cent increase in the natural gas tariff with effect from Feb 1, apparently to meet the...

16.02.2024 10

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PM Kakar asks ministries to submit development plans for SIFC

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday directed all the ministries to prepare plans within five days for commissioning of...

10.02.2024 10

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Caretakers defy ECP directive, okay PIA restructuring

• Cabinet approves privatisation of First Women Bank • Directs PMDC to stop doctors from prescribing nutraceuticals ISLAMABAD: A day after the...

07.02.2024 10

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SIFC okays FBR reforms, 2030 canals vision

ISLAMABAD: The apex committee of Special Investment and Faci­litation Council (SIFC) on Friday reviewed various initiatives being steered through the...

03.02.2024 30

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PM Kakar wants concerted efforts to explore oil, gas reserves

ISLAMABAD: Emphasising the need for concerted efforts to explore onshore and offshore oil and gas reserves, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq...

31.01.2024 10

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PTA head gives progress report to PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Careta­ker Prime Minister Anwa­arul Haq Kakar was on Friday informed that Pakistan Telecommunication Auth­ority’s revenue increased to...

27.01.2024 9

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Commitment for CPEC success renewed

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar meets with the Chinese delegation.—PPI ISLAMABAD: Pakis­tan and China on Monday renewed their...

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Pakistan, Dubai ink $3 billion pacts at Davos

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Dubai on Thursday inked two agreements worth over $3 billion on cooperation in railways, economic zones and infrastructure...

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PM Kakar to invite global funding under SIFC at Davos

ISLAMABAD: On the sidelines of the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) being held in Switzerland, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul...

16.01.2024 30

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Special tribunal to deal with cases of privatisation

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet on Friday gave final nod to a presidential ordinance seek­ing to set up a special tribunal to be headed by a...

09.12.2023 20

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Pakistan, Kuwait to seal $10bn investment deal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait will soon sign seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for investments worth $10 billion in Pakistan through seven...

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Govt okays 40pc tax on banks’ windfall income

• Tax to be imposed under Finance Act, to help generate over Rs40bn • Cabinet also approves changes to Haj policy • Allows removal of 18, adding...

16.11.2023 10

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ECO must exploit untapped trade potential: PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday urged Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) countries to enhance their regional...

10.11.2023 20

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Gas prices to go through the roof

• Caretaker cabinet approves up to 3,900pc increase in fixed monthly charges, 194pc in consumer rates • New Haj policy approved; privatisation of...

31.10.2023 10

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Gas tariff hike on cabinet meeting agenda today

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar will chair an important meeting of the federal cabinet today (Monday) in which some significant...

30.10.2023 10

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China committed to CPEC, regional peace, President Xi assures PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Thursday reiterated their resolve to further cement their partnership for a shared future and benefit of their...

20.10.2023 10

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China committed to CPEC, regional peace, Xi assures Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Thursday reiterated their resolve to further cement their partnership for a shared future and benefit of their...

20.10.2023 20

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Pakistan, China commit to broaden CPEC horizons

BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar along with his cabinet members holds a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang on...

19.10.2023 30

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PM Kakar calls for price cut after fuel rate drop

ISLAMABAD: A day after a substantial decline in fuel prices in the country, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday asked provinces to...

17.10.2023 9

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Cotton farmers urged to hold out for ‘fair prices’

• PM orders crackdown on elements buying cotton below official rate • Naqvi urges growers to stand firm until market stabilises ISLAMABAD /...

16.10.2023 10

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Cabinet okays PIA sale amid skyrocketing losses

• Demands immediate halt to Gaza bombing; finalises appointments to key NAB roles • Okays extradition requests for two Pakistanis • Solangi says...

12.10.2023 10

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Ishaq Dar defends caretakers’ power to make key decisions

• Insists incumbent govt ‘can’t just show its presence and go’ • Sees ‘real value’ of dollar at Rs244 ISLAMABAD: Amid a public debate on...

07.10.2023 10

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Caretakers to give Discos to private sector via ‘long-term’ concessions

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Wednesday decided to hand over power distribution companies to the private sector through ‘long-term...

05.10.2023 30

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PM Kakar seeks to expedite PIA’s sell-off

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday tasked newly appointed Privatisation Minister Fawad Hassan Fawad with expediting...

15.09.2023 10

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Analysis: Genuine dissent or strategy for political mileage?

• PPP leader downplays episode • Observers believe it to be ploy to boost Bilawal’s political image ISLAMABAD: After PPP Chairperson Bilawal...

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