Govt revises prices of petroleum products for today
The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for today. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of High-Speed Diesel has been increased by 3.72 rupees per litre to 381.77 rupees per litre. Similarly, the price of petrol has also been raised by 12.90 rupees…
Significant progress being made towards self-reliance in Pakistan’s maritime sector
Significant progress is being made towards self-reliance and modernization in Pakistan’s maritime sector under the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Maritime Reforms. The National Dredging and Marine Services (NDMS) is emerging as the foundation for self-reliance in meeting the country’s port-related requirements. NDMS is a joint initiative of National Logistics Corporation,…
Aurangzeb reviews progress on closure of PASSCO, USC
A meeting to review progress on the closure of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) and Utility Stores Corporation (USC) was held in Islamabad today with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the chair. Regarding the Utility Stores Corporation, the meeting was briefed that substantial progress has been made in…
ECC allows Rs 5 billion for Daanish Schools Authority Fund
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has approved measures involving 11.6 billion rupees. The Committee, which met in Islamabad, approved 6.6 billion rupees for purchase of 30 bullet-proof vehicles to be used during the SCO Summit for movement of Heads of State. The Summit will be hosted by Pakistan in…
DPM directs PASSCO to supply wheat to provinces
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed PASSCO to immediately supply wheat to the provinces as per approved allocations. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today to take stock of wheat stocks in the country. The Deputy Prime Minister further directed the provinces to ensure timely payments and lifting of…
Pakistan Expressway to boost regional trade: Aleem Khan
Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan says the Pakistan Expressway will boost regional trade and significantly reduce travel time between Karachi and Quetta. Talking to Governor of Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail in Islamabad today, the minister assured that the National Highway Authority is taking all necessary measures to ensure timely completion…
