Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain-wind and thundershower in upper parts of country from today (Monday). The moist current from Bay of Bengal is expected to penetrate upper parts while a westerly wave is also likely to approach western parts of the country. Moderate rains may generate landslides at vulnerable
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says a dedicated unit has been established at Ministry of Planning to monitor and evaluate the implementation of five Es framework encompassing Exports, E-Pakistan, Environment, Energy, and Equity and Empowerment. Addressing a symposium in Islamabad today, he said the Prime Minister will soon
Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises has categorized Trading Corporation of Pakistan as an essential State-Owned Enterprise. In its meeting held today in Islamabad with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the chair, the committee decided that a detailed financial plan of the entity should be prepared, which should address the question
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the recent decline in the inflation to single digit is an evidence of prudent economic policies of the Federal Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the National Assembly this evening,
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a subsidized Tractor Scheme for farmers across the province. In a statement, an official of Agriculture Department, said farmers will submit applications for this scheme through Kissan Card. Farmers with 12.5 acres of land holds will be given a 55-horse power tractor
Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is giving priority to the transparent privatization of government departments as per the international standards. In the first phase, PIA, DISCOs, First Women Bank and others are being privatized with the support of SIFC. Apart from the financial deficit, the total liabilities of PIA have
Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says there are no plans under consideration to shut down the Utility Stores Corporation. He was talking to a delegation of the Utility Stores Corporation, who called on him in Islamabad today. Managing Director of Utility Stores Corporation and the Secretary of
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has commended the police for foiling a terrorist attack on a check post near Mianwali. In a statement, the Interior Minister said that Punjab Police have once again foiled the nefarious designs of Khawarij with professionalism and bravery. Mohsin Naqvi said the police have consistently demonstrated