Privatization Program Falls Behind As Govt Misses Key Targets
For context, the federal government's privatization program has fallen significantly behind its initial schedule, with only two state owned entities privatized after two years…
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Your Money and Data Are at Risk as Phishing Attacks Rise
For context, a surge in phishing attacks is putting citizens at greater risk of identity theft, financial losses and the theft of sensitive personal…
Internet Starts Recovering in Phases in Azad Jammu and Kashmir
After a formal request by the AJK administration to the federal Ministry of Interior, internet services have began being restored in phases throughout eight…
Guddu Power Plant Turbine Rehab to Restore 297 MW, Cut Cost by…
In practice, the administration has invited international competitive bids to rehabilitate the fire-damaged Steam Turbine 16 at the Guddu 747 MW Power Plant, a…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Target $3 Billion In Agri, Food Exports
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to growth Pakistan's agricultural and food exports to the Saudi market to $3 billion over the next two…
Auto Parts Industry Proposes Higher Duties on Imported Vehicles in New Auto…
While calling for minimal or zero duties on raw materials, the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has proposed a new…
President Zardari Rejects FBR’s Bid To Withhold Taxpayer Records
President Asif Ali Zardari has rejected a representation filed by the Federal Board of Revenue against an order of the Federal Tax Ombudsman, upholding…
Central Development Working Party clears five projects worth over Rs60 billion
Central Development Working Party clears five projects worth over Rs60 billion.
In a first, Indian Railways to build 6 freight lines with private…
In a first, Indian Railways to build 6 freight lines with private firms using highways' hybrid funding model These are to be developed under…
FBR Seals Illegal Cigarette Factory in Karachi
Notably, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sealed an illegal cigarette manufacturing facility in Karachi and confiscated cigarette-making machinery, raw materials and finished…