Digital reforms introduced in tax system: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is moving towards sustainable development. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore , he said economic indicators have shown significant improvement as a result of reform-oriented measures. He said investor-friendly policies have strengthened national economy while promotion of local industries has accelerated the revival of the productive…
‘IMF EFF reforms part of agreed phased, medium-term agenda’
The Ministry of Finance has clarified that recent reform measures under Pakistan’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) are not new conditions but part of a phased, medium-term reform agenda agreed upon with the IMF from the outset of the program. In a statement, the ministry said the EFF…
Prime Minister launches national regulatory reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched national regulatory reforms in Lahore today. Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, the Prime Minister said this regulatory framework is a quantum jump which will facilitate business community, industralists, agriculture and foreign direct investment from Europe, Far East and the Middle East. He said this will…
CDWP approves four projects worth over Rs10bn
The Central Development Working Party has approved four projects worth 10.551 billion rupees for the national development. The CDWP, which met in Islamabad on Friday with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal in the chair, also recommended another four projects worth 256 billion rupees for further consideration by the Executive Committee of the…
Tanveer vows to expand agricultural cooperation with Canada
Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has reiterated Pakistan’s strong interest in expanding agricultural cooperation with Canada. He was talking to Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan, who called on him in Islamabad today. Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed the importance of resolving market access challenges to ensure…
KAPCO Back Online as NEPRA Clears Tariff Issue
Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has resumed operations and rejoined the national grid after more than ten weeks of suspension that began on October 1, 2025. With the tariff issue resolved, KAPCO’s return strengthens supply reliability in southern Punjab and restores a key Black Start–capable facility to the national system.…
