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Bangladesh eases visa process for Pakistanis

LAHORE: Bangladesh has simplified visa process for Pakistanis, with an objective to further strengthen trade and economic relations. While speaking to...

13.01.2025 40

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Khalid Hasnain

LCCI asks govt to end fixed charges, taxes on electricity

LAHORE: The business community urged the government on Friday to withdraw fixed charges and reduce the number of taxes on electricity bills. In a...

15.12.2024 5

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Khalid Hasnain

New Lahore grid station to start work next month

LAHORE: The 500kV Lahore (North) grid station is likely to be commissioned partially by next month, paving the way to evacuate power from the...

01.12.2024 3

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Khalid Hasnain

Minister hints at PIA privatisation with zero liability

ABDUL Aleem Khan LAHORE: Federal Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has hinted at selling Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to a private...

04.11.2024 7

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FBR yet to unveil property valuations for nine cities

LAHORE: The revision of property valuation rates by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for 47 cities across the country is expected to impact the...

31.10.2024 8

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Pakistan, China vow to speed up ML-1 project

LAHORE: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the upgrade of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, agreeing to...

17.10.2024 5

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Four firms to take over passenger train operations

LAHORE: Four private firms are set to take over the commercial operation of various passenger trains after their financial bids exceeded the...

05.10.2024 2

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Minister stresses need for renewable energy investment

LAHORE: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday emphasised the urgent need to mobilise both public and private sectors to produce affordable,...

30.09.2024 4

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Framework being evolved to fund energy transition: SBP

LAHORE: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jamil Ahmed says a climate-driven banking framework is being worked out to facilitate energy...

29.09.2024 10

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Khalid Hasnain

Finance minister seeks private sector role in CPEC Phase II

LAHORE: In an apparent message to local banks, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government will now “borrow at its terms”. In his...

25.09.2024 4

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Railways signs deals for laying optical fibre on two routes

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) on Tuesday signed agreements with a Chinese and a Pakistani company for laying optical fibre at the Right of Way...

04.09.2024 3

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Situationer: No friendship in sight over ‘Dost’ scheme

THE government’s efforts to bring the wholesale and retail sectors into the tax net are intensifying, as officials remain determined to implement...

02.09.2024 8

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4 countries ‘commit’ $27bn investment in Pakistan, claims Ahsan

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal says that four countries have allocated $27 billion for...

01.09.2024 2

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Four states ‘commit’ $27bn investment in years ahead, claims Ahsan

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal says that four countries have allocated $27 billion for...

01.09.2024 3

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‘White elephant’ PIA has cost national kitty Rs830bn, says Aleem Khan

LAHORE: Privatisation Min­ister Abdul Aleem Khan on Sunday termed the national flag carrier “a white elephant”, claiming it had caused a loss of...

12.08.2024 3

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Pakistan Railways outsourcing trains in tough conditions

Pakistan Railways (PR) is looking to outsource the commercial operation of 22 more trains. However, previous experiences, such as a leading firm’s...

07.08.2024 10

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Khalid Hasnain

Outsourcing trains in tough conditions

Pakistan Railways (PR) is looking to outsource the commercial operation of 22 more trains. However, previous experiences, such as a leading firm’s...

07.08.2024 10

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Khalid Hasnain

Overcharging on vegetables, fruits: Lahore shopkeepers have a field day in absence of price list enforcement

LAHORE: The government has literally failed to enforce the price lists of vegetables, fruits, pulses, rice and other commodities in the open market...

30.07.2024 2

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Khalid Hasnain