Consultation process on ‘Digital Assets’ begins
The SECP says there is a need to develop a policy and regulatory response to digital assets in Pakistan.
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Manufacturers seek check on use of non-food sacks for wheat flour
Say 770,000 tonnes of flour goes to waste annually...
People in rural areas suffer in absence of clean public toilets
ISLAMABAD: Access to clean public toilets, especially in rural areas of the capital, has been a cause of distress ...
Millers threaten closures in face of cane shortages
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association says farmers are trying to manipulate their position by holding cane supplies.
Rs600bn package announced for development in south Balochistan
The projects will be implemented in nine districts of southern Balochistan.
Competition Commission of Pakistan seizes record of cement makers
The move is part of an ongoing inquiry into cartelisation by manufacturers.
Stakeholders up in arms as social media rules notified
Internet Service Providers of Pakistan has rejected the rules and the association is likely to move the court against them.
Steelmakers demand check on duty-free imports
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers has asked the government to take note of duty-free imports...
CII to define forced conversions, panel told
Subcommittee formed to look into proposed draft legislation on the subject.
Govt succeeds in convincing TLP leaders to end protest after lengthy negotiations
Cellular services to be restored in twin cities as TLP chief expected to announce end of sit-in soon.
Opposition’s allegations of pre-poll rigging in GB rejected
"The opposition has conceded its defeat as it is raising a hue and cry over alleged rigging," says Shibli Faraz.
MPAs from remote Sindh areas own significant wealth
In his asset statement, Sharjeel Memon has mentioned no source of income, but he and his wife own properties in UAE worth Rs170m.
PFUJ holds govt responsible for retrenchments in media industry
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at protest rallies organised by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) across the country...
Balochistan, Punjab legislators declare multimillion assets
Balochistan CM owns assets worth more than Rs728.4m ; Punjab CM owns 10 immovable properties worth Rs35m.
PSMA, 84 sugar mills issued notices for price manipulation
A CCP inquiry has found multiple instances where the body is acting as a front-runner for cartelisation in the sugar industry.
12 billionaires among 342 NA members: ECP
Imran, Abbasi no more billionaires as they declare assets’ cost instead of worth; seven among 12 MNAs belong to ruling coalition.
Tahir Ashrafi voices concern over target killings
ISLAMABAD: Special Representative to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Hafiz Mohammad Tahir Ashrafi on Monday...
UAE stays senators’ favourite spot for investment
Taj Afridi owns assets worth Rs1.22bn, followed by Azam Swati with a net worth of Rs1.21bn.
CDA confident Rawal Lake water supply will resume
Water rate dispute still needs to be settled; Supply infrastructure has been destroyed by two decades of neglect
No plan to grant countrywide operating licence to SCO: minister
ISLAMABAD: Information Technology Minister Syed Amin ul Haq on Monday said there was no plan or proposal to grant...