Govt reiterates decision to import wheat
A meeting of the Steering Committee on wheat-related matters was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. The meeting reviewed wheat availability and requirements in light of the demands of the provinces. The Committee reiterated its decision to import 1 million tonnes of wheat to…
Aurangzeb stresses data integration for better policy making
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the importance of sustained coordination with relevant stakeholders to advance digital initiatives and support the continued development of Pakistan’s digital economy. He was talking to Chairperson Pakistan Digital Authority, Dr. Sohail Munir, who called on him in Islamabad today. Matters pertaining to digital transformation, digital…
DPM calls for stronger Pak-Norway trade, investment ties
Pakistan and Norway have agreed to undertake steps to enhance their relations and cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, education, defense, climate change, information technology and maritime affairs. An understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Norwegian Foreign…
Finance Minister emphasizes continued government-private sector collaboration
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized continued collaboration between the government and the private sector to identify opportunities and address areas requiring further improvement. He was talking to the newly elected Chairman of the Pakistan Business Council, Ziad Bashir, and Chief Executive Officer of PBC, Javed Kureishi, who called on him…
Govt revises prices of petroleum products
The government has revised the prices of petroleum products for today (Wednesday). According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Energy, the price of petrol has been decreased by 1.70 rupees to set it at 325.92 rupees per liter. The price of High Speed Diesel has been increased by…
Ali Pervaiz highlights investment opportunities in energy sector
Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has emphasized that Pakistan is rapidly moving towards deregulation in the energy sector. He was talking to a delegation from the Swiss global energy trading company Gunvor Group in Islamabad. Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted vast opportunities for mutual cooperation with Gunvor Group in the LPG…
