Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says the government is committed to structural reforms in core sectors of economy, including energy, SOEs, privatization, taxation and rightsizing of government. He was talking to a group of investors led by Barclays, who called on him in Islamabad today. The Minister briefed the delegation on
The Punjab Cabinet has approved the province’s largest historical mass marriage program. The approval was given by the Punjab Cabinet, which met in Lahore today with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair. During the meeting, the cabinet approved a project to arrange mass marriages for 3,000 underprivileged girls
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says the dividends of macroeconomic stability are being witnessed due to prudent economic policies of government. In a televised address today, he said inflation reduced to forty-four months low figure of 6.9 percent. The Minister said strife and strike have detrimental impacts on the economic fabric
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized Pak-Saudi agreements will serve as an enduring testament to the time-tested and fraternal relations between both countries. He was addressing a ceremony in connection with the signing of various Pak-Saudi agreements in Islamabad today. The Deputy Prime Minister applauded the
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed to ensure beautification of the Red Zone and landscaping along major roads. He gave these directions while chairing a meeting in Islamabad today, to review preparations and arrangements for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. The Minister also instructed that the city be adorned
Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said reforms are being carried out in the energy sector. Addressing an event in Islamabad today, he said the IPPs are cooperating with the government to revise the contract conditions. Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari said DISCOs will be privatized. He said
The Consular Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad will remain suspended from 14th to 17th of this month on account of the security arrangements for the Council of Heads of Government Meeting of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. According to Foreign Office, the Liaison Offices
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of renowned actor Mazhar Ali. In a condolence statement today, he prayed for the higher status in heaven for the departed soul and also commiserated with the bereaved family. Attaullah Tarar said with the demise