Govt to Reduce Direct Taxes to Support Business Community
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government plans to gradually reduce direct taxes to provide relief to the business community and promote economic growth. He made these remarks while launching the PSDP Data Portal at the Ministry of Planning, describing the initiative as a step toward promoting transparency, investment, and private sector development. […]
CM Approves Rs 9.94 Billion Project for Underpasses on Peshawar Ring Road
A big infrastructure project has been approved by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in order to build five major underpasses along the busy Peshawar Ring Road at a cost of about Rs 9.94 billion. The initiative was undertaken as an extension of the urban development plan by the provincial government to ease traffic congestion and […]
SNGPL to Restart Long-Delayed LPG Project in Chitral
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is set to restart the long-delayed LPG air-mix project in Chitral. The project was originally approved several years ago but remained stalled due to various reasons. Chitral is a remote and mountainous district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where access to natural gas has long been a major issue. The LPG […]
Hazara Set for Major Development with Rs200B KP Package
The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mohammad Sohail Afridi, has announced a Rs200 billion development package for the Hazara Division. He made this announcement during a meeting held in Abbottabad. Speaking at the event, the chief minister said the package is aimed at improving infrastructure, tourism, health, education, and other public services in the region. […]
Global Firms Expand Footprint in Pakistan with Rs40.7 Billion Investment
Pakistan has attracted steady foreign investment over the past three years. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), 79 new foreign companies have started operations in the country. During the same period, international firms invested around Rs40.7 billion in key sectors. The SECP said 61 foreign companies also carried out shareholding transactions […]
Gold Prices Rise Amid Uncertainty Over US Trade Policies
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as investors turned to the metal for safety amid uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. During Asian trading hours, demand for gold increased after the US Supreme Court struck down several tariff measures introduced by President Donald Trump. This decision has created confusion about the future direction of US tariff policy. […]
PA Strengthen Safeguards Against Property Grabbing
The Punjab government has introduced the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property (Amendment) Ordinance 2026 to protect property owners from land grabbers and ensure disputes are resolved quickly, rather than taking years in court. A key change is the creation of specialized District Property Tribunals, led by serving Additional Sessions Judges, replacing the previous […]
KP Government Launches Rs12bn Ramazan Relief Initiative
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the Ramazan Support Package to provide financial relief to more than one million families during the holy month. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information, Shafi Jan, said the package is worth Rs12 billion. Under this initiative, each deserving family will receive Rs12,500 through a direct digital transfer. […]
Pakistan announces Online Visa Facility for 192 Countries to Promote Tourism Sector
Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh reflected on Pakistan’s recent economic growth and shared plans for developing the tourism sector. He shared that under the new policy, citizens from 192 countries can apply for visas online, while travellers from 120 countries are approved for visa-on-arrival. These measures will promote easy travel and boost the […]