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Macroeconomic stability is top priority of PML-N Government: Miftah Ismail
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail Monday said that his government’s top priority is macroeconomic stability and the focus is on to ensure financial discipline through effective and welfare policies to achieve the economic growth level. According to the press release, he was attending a meeting with delegation of… Continue reading Macroeconomic stability is top priority of PML-N Government: Miftah Ismail
Miftah lauds Bank of China’s role in economic progress of Pakistan
Miftah lauds Bank of China’s role in economic progress of Pakistan
PSX stays bullish, gains 178 points to close at 43,040 points
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):The KSE 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Monday, gaining 178.69 points, with a positive change of 0.42 percent, closing at 43,040.14 points against 42,861.45 points on the last working day. A total of 187,471,668 shares were traded during the day compared to the trade of… Continue reading PSX stays bullish, gains 178 points to close at 43,040 points
Cotton cultivated over 1.936 million hectares, 83.4% target achieved
Cotton cultivated over 1.936 million hectares, 83.4% target achieved
SECP Chairman suggests high-level Steering Committee to chart effective roadmap for promotion of Islamic finance
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP): Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Aamir Khan on Monday suggested for establishment of a high-level Steering Committee tasked with charting an effective roadmap for the future, encompassing all touch points of Islamic finance ecosystem, to promote Islamic finance in the country. He made this suggestion in his keynote… Continue reading SECP Chairman suggests high-level Steering Committee to chart effective roadmap for promotion of Islamic finance
Fiscal deficit recorded at 3.8% in 3 quarters
ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):The country’s fiscal deficit was recorded at 3.8 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the first three quarters of the current fiscal year compared to the 3 percent deficit recorded during the corresponding period of last year. The deficit during July-March (2021-22) stood at Rs 2,565.6 billion compared to the… Continue reading Fiscal deficit recorded at 3.8% in 3 quarters
Govt planning many solar projects: Dastgir
LAHORE, May 30 (APP):Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan on Monday expressed his interest in the solar energy projects. During his visit to NESPAK House to have an overview of NESPAK (National Engineering Services Pakistan), he added that the government was planning a number of projects in the solar energy sector in the coming… Continue reading Govt planning many solar projects: Dastgir
PCJCCI calls for digitalising small industries
LAHORE, May 29 (APP):Wang Zihai, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has suggested that digitalising and revolutionizing small industries should be the new SME policy of the government. During an online think-tank session held at PCJCCI premises, he said that it was in domestic markets and small industries that all sorts… Continue reading PCJCCI calls for digitalising small industries
FWCCI to organize conference on women’s economic empowerment
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP):Faisalabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FWCCI) will organize a conference on the role of women in the national economy and women empowerment here on May 30. The theme of one-day conference to be held under the auspices of Faisalabad Chamber was ‘Women Economy-Empowering World’, said a press release issued by… Continue reading FWCCI to organize conference on women’s economic empowerment
Chinese breeding technology helping high yield of Pakistani rice for exports
Chinese breeding technology helping high yield of Pakistani rice for exports
ECC approves PAEC summary for extension in construction period of K2, K3
ECC approves PAEC summary for extension in construction period of K2, K3
PBF urges for policies in support of ‘import substitution’ to mitigate trade deficit
PBF urges for policies in support of ‘import substitution’ to mitigate trade deficit
Govt countering downside risks associated with economy: Outlook
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): The government is taking all possible measure to counter the downside risks associated with the economy, which currently has been facing challenges to sustain growth it had achieved during the fiscal year 2021-22, says Monthly Economic Update and Outlook, May 2022 released here on Friday. “Although the economy of Pakistan has… Continue reading Govt countering downside risks associated with economy: Outlook
Miftah shares details of Rs 28b relief package, says IMF deal to be finalized next month
Miftah shares details of Rs 28b relief package, says IMF deal to be finalized next month
OGDCL makes 4 discoveries, injects 8 operated wells in production gathering system
OGDCL makes 4 discoveries, injects 8 operated wells in production gathering system
Ahsan says no cut in HEC budget for FY23
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said that despite the worst economic crisis in the country, the government would not reduce budget of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in the upcoming fiscal year. Chairing a meeting here to review the HEC matters, the minister said the government was allocating… Continue reading Ahsan says no cut in HEC budget for FY23
Naveed Qamar hails Germany’s support to Pakistan for GSP-Plus
Naveed Qamar hails Germany’s support to Pakistan for GSP-Plus
No cut in HEC budget for FY23: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said that despite the worst economic crisis in the country, the government would not reduce budget of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in the upcoming fiscal year. Chairing a meeting here to review the HEC matters, the minister said the government was allocating… Continue reading No cut in HEC budget for FY23: Ahsan Iqbal
Miftah for maintaining strategic sugar reserves to check price-hike
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail here on Friday stressed for maintaining strategic reserves of sugar and regulation of its prices for avoiding price-hike and providing maximum relief to the masses. The minister was talking to Chairman Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf during a meeting at… Continue reading Miftah for maintaining strategic sugar reserves to check price-hike