Politics

Govt focusing on development of remote areas through equitable development: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has declared to hold investigation into the corruption carried out in road infrastructure projects in the past.Performing the groundbreaking of Jhal Jaho Bela road, in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said the FIA has been mand…

Medical

Coronavirus claims 52 more lives in country

As the fourth wave of COVID-19 pacifies, 52 more deaths due to coronavirus infection and 1,560 positive cases have been reported in the country in a single day.According to the National Command and Operation Centre’s statistics, 48,836 tests were condu…

Economy

Finance Minister Unearths Alarming Details of Cyberattacks on FBR

Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin on Wednesday revealed that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) systems were constantly and on regular basis subjected to cyberattacks – on average, approximately 71,000 times a month.The ministe…

Economy

FBR Slaps Additional 2% Duty on Import of Completely Knocked Down Vehicles

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed two percent additional customs duty on the import of cars, jeeps, and light and heavy commercial vehicles lying in completely knocked down (CKD) condition and components and those requiring subassemblies.A…

Economy

Power Generation Cost Witnesses Sharp Rise of 61.5% in A Year

The electricity generation cost per unit (kWh) has precisely increased by up to 61.55 percent in August 2021 as compared to August 2020.According to official documents submitted by a power purchasing company to National Electric Power Regulatory Author…

Economy

Prime Minister for Giving Export Targets to Pakistan’s Missions Abroad

Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed for giving export targets to trade officers appointed in the missions abroad with an aim to increase the exports and assess their performance.Chairing a meeting held in Islamabad on Wednesday to review the impact …