National action plan on nutrition to be developed: Zafar Mirza

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr Zafar Mirza on Monday said that a Centre of Excellence on Nutrition will soon be established to improve the health of women and children. Addressing the launching ceremony of National Nutrition Survey Report here, Dr Zafar Mirza also announced… Continue reading National action plan on nutrition to be developed: Zafar Mirza

Hafeez reaffirms govt’s resolve to address drawn-out economic issues for sustainable growth

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Monday expressed the government’s resolve to address long drawn- out basic issues to put the national economy on sustainable growth path. “Currently, we are working on stabilization policy. When this phase ends, we will work on the… Continue reading Hafeez reaffirms govt’s resolve to address drawn-out economic issues for sustainable growth

Government stops de- industrialization for increasing exports: Razak Dawood

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textiles, Industry and Industries Abdul Razak Dawood on Monday said that due to economic reforms’ measures, the government has stopped the de-industrialization from country that started from last decade. The government has given huge incentives to the local industries for industrial growth, including to textiles and… Continue reading Government stops de- industrialization for increasing exports: Razak Dawood

Crude oil production witnesses 12.8% surge, import declines by 15.38%

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):The country’s domestic production of crude oil has witnessed around 12. 8 percent increase during a nine-month period of the current fiscal year from July-March. According to Pakistan Economic Survey 2018-19 unveiled by Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, the domestic production of crude… Continue reading Crude oil production witnesses 12.8% surge, import declines by 15.38%

Talks with Saudi Arabia underway to invest $4 bln in solar energy in Balochistan: Omar

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):Minister for Power and Petroleum Omar Ayub Khan Monday said the $5 billion Khalifa Point oil refinery with potential of producing of 250,000 barrels oil per day would hit the ground in collaboration with Saudi Arabia by the end of current fiscal year. Speaking at the launching ceremony of Economic Survey (2018-19)… Continue reading Talks with Saudi Arabia underway to invest $4 bln in solar energy in Balochistan: Omar

Existing portfolio of NHA consists of 38 ongoing projects with an allocation of Rs176,636.80 million: Economic Survey

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):The existing portfolio of National Highway Authority (NHA) consists of 38 ongoing projects with an allocation of Rs176,636.80 million in PSDP 2018-19 out of which 66,700.00 million is the Foreign Exchange Component (FEC) and Rs109,936.80 million is the local component, said Pakistan Economic Survey launched here Monday. There are also eight new… Continue reading Existing portfolio of NHA consists of 38 ongoing projects with an allocation of Rs176,636.80 million: Economic Survey

PBM disburses Rs 2.562 billion to poor under IFA: Survey report

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) has disbursed a sum of Rs 2.562 billion among the destitute through its core Individual Financial Assistance (IFA) programme in FY 2018-19, said Economic Survey Report of Financial Year 2018-19. According to the report, PBM supporting the poor, widows, destitute women and orphans for medical treatment, education and general… Continue reading PBM disburses Rs 2.562 billion to poor under IFA: Survey report

Govt focuses to ensure availability, security of sustainable energy

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):As Pakistan energy requirements are increasing rapidly, the government is focused to ensure availability and security of sustainable supply and delivery of energy service along with the development of natural resources and minerals. According to the Economic Survey Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19, issued on Monday, ensuring energy security with affordability and… Continue reading Govt focuses to ensure availability, security of sustainable energy

Telecom sector attracts $2.6bln FDI: Economic Survey

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):Pakistan Telecom sector has attracted 2.6 billion dollars Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during last five year, off which a total of US$ 4.5 billion had been invested by the local telecom players. According to the Economic Survey Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19, released by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Abdul… Continue reading Telecom sector attracts $2.6bln FDI: Economic Survey

NHA attracted private sector investment worth over Rs90 billion for BOT projects

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):National Highway Authority (NHA) through its dedicated efforts has taken lead in the road infrastructure development through the private sector participation. NHA successfully attracted private sector investment and has awarded five projects of worth over Rs90 billion under Pulic-private-partnership basis, said Pakistan Economic Survey 2018-19 issued here Monday.

Services sector grows 4.7 pc in FY2019

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):The services sector posted a growth 4.71 percent during the outgoing fiscal year 2018-19, according to Pakistan Economy Survey (2018-19) released here Monday by Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh. According to the Survey, the wholesale and retail trade sector grew at a rate of 3.11 percent. As… Continue reading Services sector grows 4.7 pc in FY2019

Pakistan Post establishes tracking, monitoring system for disbursement of BISP funds

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP):Pakistan Post has established a complete web-enable tracking and monitoring system for disbursement of funds for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has been evolved that includes continuous processing, monitoring and reconciliation of the specialized money orders scheme. According to Economic Survey 2018-19 released here, the tracking and monitoring system is implemented at… Continue reading Pakistan Post establishes tracking, monitoring system for disbursement of BISP funds

Gas companies connect 165 villages with transmission network

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) have laid 69 kilometer (KM) transmission, 3,232 KM distribution and 1,366 KM services lines and connected 165 villages and towns with their network during July 2018 to February 2019. According to Pakistan Economic Survey 2018-19, the two utility companies… Continue reading Gas companies connect 165 villages with transmission network

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