Budget deficit soars to Rs2386 billion
Islamabad: Minister of State for Finance Hina Rabbani Khar told National Assembly (NA) budget deficit has swelled to Rs 2386 billion during the period from...
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ADB provides $242m to Pakistan to improve power distribution
by TNT Desk
Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan Friday signed an agreement to invest $242Â million in improving power distribution system in...
Likely POL price hike opposed
by TNT Desk
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Thursday said that 13 percent increase in Petroleum products is necessary to end subsidy, given by...
Despite reinstatement of 4000 employees, there would be lay-offs
by TNT Desk
Karachi: The Chief Executive (CE), Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC), Tabish Gohar has said that despite the reinstatement of more than 4000 sacked employees of...
Govt provides Rs 1.7 trillions to several ‘White Elephants’
by Yasir Ameen
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has distributed over Rs1.69 trillions collected from the masses in the head of taxes among declared white elephants despite reorganizing...
Posner appreciates Pak openness to move forward in practical way
by TNT Desk
ISLAMABAD:Â United States Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour has appreciated Pakistan for its openness and desire to move forward in...
Govt decides rightsizing of federal cabinet
by TNT Desk
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan on Saturday decided to undertake rightsizing of the federal cabinet....
Kakar allots 532 officers residences beyond their entitlement
by TNT Desk
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Former Minister for Housing and Works, Rehmat Ullah Kakar, had allotted official residences and flats to his favorites including 532 officers and staff...
Pirwadhai bus stands turned to ruins
by TNT Desk
RAWALPINDI: The second big general bus terminal of Asia, Pirwadhai, located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, is in dilapidated condition while administration is playing role of silent...
SECP registers 3,151 companies
by TNT Desk
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,151 companies in 2010, as compared to 2,762 during last year, showing a 12 %...