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Gilgit-Baltistan has capacity to produce thousands of megawatts
ISLAMABAD: The hydro-power potential of Gilgit-Baltistan can change the fate of the country as it has an estimated capacity of...
Govt urged to broaden tax base
LAHORE: All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has urged the government to broaden the tax base through appropriate legislation to ensure...
3MAF storage capacity: Mohmand Dam to be completed in 2017
PESHAWAR: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Zafar Mahmood has said that the Mohmand Dam project would be competed...
Parliamentary committee on CPEC to visit China
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would undertake week-long visit to China from May 20....
New Islamabad airport to be operational by July next year
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was informed Thursday that the construction of the New Islamabad International Airport would be...
Over Rs429 billion released for development projects
ISLAMABAD: The government has so far released over Rs429.040 billion for different social sector development projects under the Public Sector...
CDNS collects Rs 200 billion by April 30
ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) collected Rs 200 billion against the proportionate target of Rs 253 billion,...
Dar sees strong growth prospects in Asia
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Mohamamd Ishaq Dar said Thursday that prospects for economic growth in Asia were very strong. The...
CDA launches mega projects in current fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: Road infrastructure and development sectors in the federal capital are among the top priorities of the Capital Development Authority...
Cement dispatches up by 10% to 32m tonnes
LAHORE: Cement dispatches in the country have reached 31.901 million tons during July-April, showing 9.71 percent growth over the corresponding...
Agri scientists introduce new sugarcane varieties
ISLAMABAD: The agriculture scientists have introduced two new sugarcane varieties for commercial cultivation in Sindh, which possess high cane yield...
SEDF gives growers subsidy in loan mark-up to enhance production
KARACHI: Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) chairperson Naheed Memon called on State Bank of Pakistan Governor Ashraf Mehmood Wathra. The...
Senate committee warns USC against corruption
ISLAMABAD: Senate’s Functional Committee on Less Developed Areas has directed the management of Utility Stores Corporation to improve its performance...
CASA-1000 project to be inaugurated next week
ISLAMABAD: The Central Asia-South Asia 1000 (CASA 1000) project to supply 1000 megawatts electricity through a 750 kilometre long transmission...
Meat exports increased by 17% to $213m in 9 months
ISLAMABAD: The meat exports from the country have surged by 16.76 percent during the nine months (July-March) of the ongoing...
Pakistan’s economic growth remains below 5.5%, recovery to continue: WB
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank, in its latest report, has claimed that Pakistan's modest economic recovery would continue, but the growth...
SECP disposes of 36 show-cause proceedings in April
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan disposed of 36 show-cause proceedings in April against companies, their auditors and...
Govt to generate Rs1,100b thru auction of T-bills, PIBs in three months
KARACHI: The federal government has decided to generate Rs1,100 billion through auctions of market treasury bills and Pakistan investment bonds...
600-tonne patrol vessel given to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has said that has inaugurated a 600-tonne maritime patrol vessel...
Two 660MW Thar coal-based power projects approved
ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved the installation of two 660MW coal-powered electricity projects in Thar....
