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Delegation of Bangladesh National Board of Revenue Visits Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat
A distinguished delegation from the National Board of Revenue (NBR), People’s Republic of Bangladesh, called on the Hon’ble Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), Mr. Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi, at the Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat, Islamabad, today.The delegation was led by Mr. Md. Lutful Azeem and comprised Mr. Abul Kalam Kaikobad, Member (Tax Administration & Human Resource Management); Barrister […]
Federal Minister for BOI Meets Honorary Consul General of Lithuania; Emphasizes Export-Led Growth and Investment Facilitation
Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held an important meeting today with Mr. Masud Khan, Honorary Consul General of Lithuania. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Rasheed Khan Niazi, former Director of Pakistan Television (PTV). During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on Pakistan’s economic outlook and the country’s […]
Pakistan and Brazil Move Toward Strategic Partnership in Livestock, Dairy and Meat Processing Sectors
Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of Brazil to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Olyntho Vieira, to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the livestock, dairy, meat processing, and agri-food sectors. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Mr. Tariq Fatimi, was also present […]
Govt focused on power sector reforms: PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday chaired a meeting of private sector working group formed to look into issues of energy sector to boost economic development.During the meeting, recommendations were presented to the Prime Minister regarding reforms in the energy sector for economic progress.The Prime Minister directed the Minister for Power […]
Climate ministry approves trophy hunting quotas for 2025–26 season
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) has approved the allocation of trophy hunting quotas for the 2025–26 season, citing verified population surveys and scientific assessments as the basis for the decision. The quotas were allocated through the CITES Management Authority of Pakistan following a review of population data submitted by provincial wildlife […]
PSX touches record high 171,500 points, signals growing investor confidence: Khurram
Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad on Monday said that Pakistan’s stock market surged to a historic peak, with the benchmark index touching 171,500 points in mid-December 2025, showing renewed investor confidence and signs of macroeconomic stability. The rally marks one of the strongest performances among global equity markets. From January 2025 to mid-December, […]
Dar chairs Cabinet Committee meeting, reviews Wheat Stocks, Rabi sowing for 2025–26
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential/Cash Crops, where comprehensive discussions were held on improving per acre wheat yields and ensuring national food security. A detailed review of the current wheat crop and existing stocks was also undertaken. The meeting […]
Pakistan launches comprehensive reforms to overhaul public sector accounting system
Pakistan has initiated comprehensive reforms to modernize its public sector accounting system, with the AGP commencing the process of developing new accounting standards on an accrual basis in line with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) said the initiative was aimed at strengthening transparency, fiscal discipline and public financial management […]
PEC launched First Batch of 6-month Paid GET Program
The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) conducted the digital balloting of its ambitious Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Placement Program, marking the placement of the first batch of 600 engineers in various industries for six months of training. The digital balloting ceremony was held at the PEC Regional Office Lahore, where Chairman PEC Engr. Waseem Nazir inaugurated […]
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, chaired a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC).
The ECNEC approved 11 projects pertaining to various sectors, ranging from Transport to Communications and the Environment. The Committee also approved revised PC-1 of Dasu Hydropower Project. The ECNEC also approved a policy paper regarding training opportunities for up to 10,000 young engineers annually who will be placed in development projects. The meeting was attended […]