A high-powered executive panel approved more than half a trillion rupees in development spending, although not all of it will come from the current year’s budget. By Muhammad Ali.
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Pakistan braces for possible floods, landslides as heavy rains loom
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s climate change minister on Sunday warned of possible floods and landslides as heavy rains with thunderstorms were forecast across the country over the next two days, and urged public and non-government organisations to be ready.
EU considers GSP+ extension to Pakistan amid human rights scrutiny
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The European Union has proposed to extend Pakistan’s preferential trade status for another four years, the EU envoy to Pakistan said on Sunday, as the South Asian nation faces scrutiny over its human rights record.
PM Sharif denounces online rumours of assassination plot against army chief
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday slammed a social media campaign that claimed an attempt was made to kill the country’s army chief, General Asim Munir, and vowed to “crush all conspiracies” against the nation and its institutions.
Twitter blocks Pakistan’s official account in Gilgit-Baltistan, changes location to India
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Twitter has blocked access to the official account of the government of Pakistan in the country’s scenic northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan and changed its location to parts of Indian-occupied Kashmir, Dawn newspaper reported on Sunday.
Pakistan approves new investment policy to lure foreign investors
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a new investment policy for 2023 that aims to attract foreign and domestic investors by offering incentives, easing regulations, and creating special economic zones, the government said.
Pakistan’s middle-class hits back at government’s tax hike
A campaign, called “Save the Salaried Class”, has sent a letter to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, urging him to reconsider the tax measures and provide relief to the salaried class by restoring deductible allowances and tax credits.