President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the reconstitution of National Economic Council.The president gave the approval on the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 156(1) of the Constitution.Caretaker Minister for Energy, Industries, and Investment P…
Govt committed to put country on track of progress: Murtaza
Minister for Industries and Production Syed Makhdoom Murtaza Mahmood says the government is taking effective steps to provide relief to the masses. Presiding over a meeting in Rahim Yar Khan, he said provision of subsidized fuel to the people will red…
Ayaz Sadiq lauds services of Rescue 1122 during natural calamities
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has lauded the services of Punjab emergency Service Rescue 1122 in the face of natural and man-made disasters.Addressing the passing-out ceremony of Rescue 1122 cadets at Emergency Service Academy…
Three terrorists killed during exchange of fire in Balochistan: ISPR
In Balochistan, three terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in South Awaran. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the killed terrorists were involved in the incidents of firing and improvised explosive d…
Agreement signed to expand shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh
Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar and Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi attended the signing ceremony of an agreement to expand the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh with support of Madina Foundation in Lahore on Saturday.According to details, 1…
Provincial govts finalize arrangements for wheat procurement drive
All provincial governments are set to formally kick off the wheat procurement campaign for crop season 2022-23.Food Security Commissioner in the Ministry of National Food Security and Research Imtiaz Ali Gopang told APP that the procurement drive would…
ECC approves Hajj Policy for 2023
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Hajj Policy for 2023.The ECC gave its approval in its meeting held in Islamabad on Monday, with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair.The ECC agreed to provide foreign exchange cover…
Interior Minister reiterates resolve to uproot menace of terrorism
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has reiterated the government’s resolve to spare no effort to root out terrorism from the country. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he said the whole nation is griev…
PM leaves for Qatar to participate in UN Conference on Least Developed Countries
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Doha, Qatar to participate in the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, beginning in today. The five-day conference will consider steps for accelerating sustainable development in the…
TIFA meeting agreed for regular follow up engagements to ensure progress: Naveed
Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has expressed hope that after revival of the program by IMF Board, the reserves would increase with inflow from friendly countries and international banks.In a statement, he said the revival of the program alone is n…
Govt increases BISP stipend amount by 25 percent: Kundi
Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi says government has increased the amount of stipend of Benazir Income Support Programme by 25 percent.Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said around nine mil…
Finance Minister vows to extend maximum support to facilitate intending Hujjaj
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has vowed to extend maximum support and cooperation to facilitate the Hajjis in order to make the religious event successful.He was presiding over a meeting on Hajj Policy-2023 in Islamabad today.The Finance Minister said Haj…