44 h. ago Govt finalizes bold industrial policy to revive struggling sector

The Pakistani government has finalized a new industrial policy to rescue the declining manufacturing sector, which has been shrinking for years. The policy was approved during a high-level meeting of the Industrial Policy Committee, chaired by Special Assistant to the PM, Haroon Akhtar Khan, in Islamabad. Officials in the meeting showed concern that industry’s share […]

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6 d. ago Kashmir Committee Chairman elevated to federal minister rank

Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir and Member of the National Assembly, has been accorded the status of Federal Minister. A formal notification to this effect has been issued by the Cabinet Secretariat and received by the National Assembly Secretariat. According to the notification, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, in […]

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1 week ago Pakistan forms committees to boost cashless economy under Prime Minister’s orders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the creation of three special committees to promote a cashless economy across Pakistan. These committees will focus on digital infrastructure, payment innovations, and government payments. Their goal is to make digital payments easier and more accessible for citizens and businesses. The committees will work on raising awareness about digital […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz directs formation of 3 specialized committees to promote cashless economy

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the formation of three specialized committees: the Digital Payments Innovation and Adoption

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1 week ago PM directs formation of 3 specialized committees to promote cashless economy

PM Shehbaz emphasizes making digital transactions more affordable and accessible for the public compared to cash Notes funds circulating through banking system can be used for investment in govt development projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the formation of three specialized committees—the Digital Payments Innovation and Adoption Committee, the Digital Public […]

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2 w. ago FBR urges to end special tax treatment for banks, calls for uniform tax rules

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance to abolish the special tax treatment given to banks. He recommended that banks be taxed under the same rules as other companies. During his briefing, Langrial questioned why banks are exempt from the normal tax regime applied […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz forms committee to boost cashless economy and digitization

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to promote a cashless economy and speed up digitization across Pakistan. The prime minister will personally chair the committee and oversee its progress weekly. During the meeting, the prime minister stressed that digitizing the economy is one of the government’s top reform […]

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