Pakistan, Germany agree to enhance cooperation in IT sector
ByStaff Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Germany have agreed to enhance cooperation in the information technology (IT) and telecommunication sector.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal IT and...
RINSTRA – Pakistan’s First Digital Platform valued at $20mn
Web Desk
01:43 PM | 31 Jan, 2021
ISLAMABAD – RINSTRA, the country’s first digital platform for content creators, has been valued at $20 million on the basis of project industry trends in the valuation of similar businesses in...
Pakistani student appointed as UN Youth Envoy for sustainable development goals
06:21 PM | 2 Feb, 2021
A proud moment for Pakistan as Aliza Ayaz is selected as a United Nations Youth Ambassador for SDGs.
The second student to hold this prestige after Malala Yousafzai, Ayaz is also the...
New gas, condensate reserves found in Hyderabad
Web Desk
12:43 PM | 3 Feb, 2021
HYDERABAD – The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Tuesday announced the discovery of new gas and condensate reserves in Hyderabad.
The OGDCL as the operator (95 percent) and Government Holding...
Map for Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway project signed
08:07 PM | 3 Feb, 2021
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan have signed a roadmap for the landmark Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway track project.
The signing ceremony for the multi-billion-dollar railway project was held in the...
New bill recommends punishment for private moon-sighting panels' members in Pakistan
09:14 PM | 3 Feb, 2021
ISLAMABAD – In a move to end controversy surrounding the moon-sighting, the federal government has approved a bill that recommends fine and imprisonment for people involved in private...
Air chief meets PM Imran to discuss PAF matters
11:03 PM | 3 Feb, 2021
ISLAMABAD – Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday.
Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Air Force were discussed during the meeting, said an...
Sugar mills pay 80% more in taxes: FBR tells PM
Imran Khan expresses displeasure over delay in undoing amendment in FBR rules
Rizwan Ghilzai February 04, 2021
PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken action on the basis of the report of an inquiry commission...
Shabbar Zaidi Discusses Reasons Why The Pakistani Government Should Demonetize Rs. 5,000 Note
The ex-Chairman of FBR also compared the maximum denomination of currency note of Pakistan with that of India and Bangladesh.
By Rumaisa Khalil Uddin On Feb 3, 2021
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Tractor sale rises 43% in first half of FY2021
ISLAMABAD: Tractor sale rose by 43 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday.
“Tractors Industry is one of our most promising...
Pakistan exports keep $2b mark in four consecutive months
ISLAMABAD: For the first time in 8 years the exports have crossed the 2-billion mark in four consecutive months, said premier’s commerce advisor Abdul Razak Dawood announcing an eight per cent jump in January exports on year-on-year...
18 more IPPs agree to govt’s terms for cheap electricity
ISLAMABAD: The energy ministry has announced contracts with 18 new independent power producers (IPPs) including wind power units, for cheaper electricity in the country, ARY News learned Saturday.
According to the details on the...
Harmony at a time of grief: Muslim landlord fulfills Hindu farmer’s last wish
To entire village’s surprise landlord performs his worker’s last rites near Badin
Sameer MandhroJanuary 29, 2021
PHOTOS: Express
KARACHI:
The air was heavy with grief in Malkani Sharif – a village at a distance of...
FBR Surpasses 7-Month Tax Target
Posted 7 mins ago by Jehangir Nasir
The Federal Board of Revenue’s provisional revenue collection amounted to Rs. 363 billion during January 2020 against the monthly target of Rs. 340 billion, showing an increase of Rs. 23 billion.
According to the latest data...
Pakistan’s top fugitive militant commander killed in Afghanistan blast
Mangal Bagh was killed in a roadside bomb in Achin district of Nangarhar province, according to local media reports
Our CorrespondentJanuary 28, 2021
Mangal Bagh AfridI. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
Chief of a banned militant...
Jordan’s top military leader meets Pakistan Army chief
09:37 PM | 27 Jan, 2021
RAWALPINDI – Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Hnaity, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Jordan Armed Forces on Wednesday called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
According to Inter Services...
Pakistan receives five CH-4 drones from China
Web Desk
09:07 PM | 27 Jan, 2021
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has received five Cai Hong 4 (Rainbow 4, or CH-4) multirole medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from all-weather friend China, shows export-import (EXIM)...