A big breakthrough occurred during a Pakistan-Afghan jirga to ease border tensions at the Khyber-Torkham crossing. Jawad Hussain, a Pakistani jirga member, stated that both sides agreed to end hostilities and reopen trade and transit across the critical border crossing. As part of the deal, the jirga resolved to temporarilyRead More →
On Saturday, the government hiked the gasoline duty by Rs10 per liter. The petroleum duty has been hiked from Rs60 to Rs70 per liter. According to sources, the petroleum levy was hiked in accordance with the government of Pakistan’s pledges to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Earlier in the day,Read More →
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — China’s securities watchdog will increase surveillance of bogus information in the stock market and collaborate with police and cyberspace authorities to fight down on individuals who spread false news, which is being facilitated by AI, state media said on Saturday. According to the Securities Times, regulators planRead More →
According to reports, the Central electricity Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested a 30 paisa per unit drop in electricity costs. According to sources, the February adjustment request has been submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority. On March 26, the regulatory authority will review the case. However, the CPPA’sRead More →
ISLAMABAD : An important development is that China has once again given Pakistan another year to repay the $2 billion debt. The initial date of the debt’s maturity was March 24. The extension will assist Pakistan bolster its foreign exchange reserves, Ministry of Finance sources told The Express Tribune, confirmingRead More →
The first government-approved shipment to leave Port Qasim marks the official resumption of direct commerce between Bangladesh and Pakistan since their split in 1971.Bangladesh has agreed to buy 50,000 tons of Pakistani rice through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), which is a significant step in the two countries’ commercialRead More →
Karachi (A News) – K-Electric has filed an application with the National Electric electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to reduce electricity tariffs. The firm has requested a decrease of Rs4.95 per unit due to fuel cost adjustments. If the plea is allowed, Karachi’s energy users would receive Rs4.94 billion in relief.Read More →
ISLAMABAD (APP) Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the federal minister of finance and revenue, said on Tuesday that growing the country’s exports from $30 billion to $60 billion over the next five years is critical for the country’s long-term economic viability. The finance minister stated that great progress has been accomplished inRead More →
ISLAMABAD: The introduction of a smartphone app for visa-on-arrival has made it easier than ever for people of 120 countries to travel to Pakistan. According to information, users may apply for visas, monitor the progress of their applications, and receive visas online with the “Pak ID” app, which was createdRead More →
ISLAMABAD (APP) – Pakistan and Turkey signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), protocols, and cooperation agreements on Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties in a variety of sectors during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan watched the exchanging of agreementsRead More →
