Egypt introduces tax, fee hikes to boost gov’t revenues

CAIRO, May 29 (Xinhua/APP): The Egyptian parliament approved on Sunday new tax and fee hikes on a number of imported goods and entertainment activities to boost government revenues amid strained public finance. The parliament approved amendments to three laws that will impose an additional one-percent […]

USAID-ERDA provides seed support to 2,800 farmers in Orakzai

PESHAWAR, May 29 (APP): USAID-ERDA provided certified maize, sunflower, and red bean seeds to 2,800 farmers in District Orakzai on Monday, with the aim of improving food security in the region. The beneficiaries include 20 percent women and the under-served population. The programme has distributed […]

China-Pak infrastructure construction leading to fruitful achievements

BEIJING, May 29 (APP): Pakistan and China have always maintained the closest and strongest friendship, which is not only dependent on security affairs, but also reflects the increasingly close economic cooperation. It was already clear at the time of the construction of the Silk Road […]

Unprecedented Network Harnesses Expertise for Lasting Policy Reforms

Islamabad, May 28 (Online): In a groundbreaking move towards inclusive governance, the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives has established the Champions of Reforms (CoR) network. This innovative initiative brings together hundreds of professionals from diverse backgrounds to contribute their expertise towards concrete, long-lasting […]

1st Int’l Conference on ICM being held in Islamabad from tomorrow

Lahore, May 28 (Online): The First International Conference on Islamic Capital Market is being held in Islamabad from Monday. This Conference will help Pakistan in implementing the Federal Shariat Court’s judgement to make our financial system Riba free. Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan […]

Govt engages to provide relief to marginalize class: Dar

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday said the budget preparation was in the final stage to present a relief-oriented and business-friendly budget in order to avoid further burdening the poor. Talking to a private news channel, he said […]

Govt releases Rs 25,889 mln for railways division in ten months

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): The government has so far released Rs 25,889.66 million in funds, under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2022-23, against a total allocation of around Rs 31,808.91 million to execute 36 different projects of railways division. Out of the total authorization/disbursement […]