Tag: Govt
Chinese firm will assist Sindh govt on wastewater treatment
KARACHI: The Sindh government is likely to a form a joint venture with a Chinese firm, Asia Pacific for setting up combined effluent treatment plants (CETPs) in Karachi's industrial areas with an equity ratio of 20:80 between the two partners, sources told Pakistan Today.
The Chinese firm along with its joint venture partners recently expressed interest to invest in establishing CETPs in Karachi's industrial areas to abate environment pollution and promote cost-effective
The Chinese firm along with its joint venture partners recently expressed interest to invest in establishing CETPs in Karachi's industrial areas to abate environment pollution and promote cost-effective
India to widen telco probe as top mogul backs govt
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday widened a probe into the country's biggest corruption case to include decisions made during the main opposition party's rule, a move that may take steam out of a campaign against the government.
The probe into the 2008 grants of telecoms licences that the state auditor said lost India $39 billion in potential revenue will now examine licencing procedures when the main opposition was in power and which have been cited in court as a precedent.
The probe into the 2008 grants of telecoms licences that the state auditor said lost India $39 billion in potential revenue will now examine licencing procedures when the main opposition was in power and which have been cited in court as a precedent.
Govt accedes on Rs 6 billion subsidy for urea importers
ISLAMABAD: The government conceded to importers and manufacturers demand to provide a subsidy of Rs 6.0 billion on the import of 0.225 million tonnes of urea during the current financial year.
This agreement was reached at a specially convened meeting of fertiliser importers and manufacturers with the government officials on Tuesday, sources said, adding that the importers would submit their import schedules to the government on Wednesday.
Sources stated that gas deficit in
This agreement was reached at a specially convened meeting of fertiliser importers and manufacturers with the government officials on Tuesday, sources said, adding that the importers would submit their import schedules to the government on Wednesday.
Sources stated that gas deficit in
Sindh govt wants army on alert
KARACHI: The Sindh government has asked the Interior Ministry to ensure that the Pakistan Army stays prepared during Muharram 8, 9 and 10 in case it has to be called out to maintain law and order during these sensitive days. The Home Department has made this request in a letter recently dispatched to the Interior Ministry.
"Even though there is no need to deploy troops in the province, they will only remain alert to help the law enforcing agencies in case any major incident takes
"Even though there is no need to deploy troops in the province, they will only remain alert to help the law enforcing agencies in case any major incident takes
Warraich saddles up against Punjab govt
LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab President Chaudhry Imtiaz Safdar Warraich has said that the political climate in the province has changed and PPP will launch a massive public contact campaign after Moharram.
He said the PPP public contact move would prove a final nail in the opponents' coffin as the 'shallow castle' of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was in 'shambles' and there was a need to just push the first wall. He said that they would not tolerate any more
He said the PPP public contact move would prove a final nail in the opponents' coffin as the 'shallow castle' of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was in 'shambles' and there was a need to just push the first wall. He said that they would not tolerate any more
Govt lifts 3-year ban on wheat exports
ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday decided to lift a three-year ban on wheat export, allowing the private sector to export one million tonnes of wheat without any subsidy during the current financial year.
The decision was made during Tuesday meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet (ECC), which met under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MINFA) had sought the lifting of the ban on wheat
The decision was made during Tuesday meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet (ECC), which met under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MINFA) had sought the lifting of the ban on wheat
Senate’s culture body asks govt not to devolve ministry
ISLAMABAD: In what appeared to be a major set back to the devolution process, the Senate Standing Committee on Culture and Tourism on Monday passed a unanimous resolution demanding the government not devolve the ministry to the provinces under the 18th Amendment.
The committee also decided to approach the president, prime minister and chairman implementation commission on the issue. The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Culture and Tourism was presided over by Senator
The committee also decided to approach the president, prime minister and chairman implementation commission on the issue. The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Culture and Tourism was presided over by Senator
Clerics want govt to leave Aasia matter to the courts
LAHORE: Milli Majlis-e- Shariah forum of clerics from different sects, has warned the government that they would strongly resist any move to procedurally change the Blasphemy Law. Leaders of Milli Majlis ask the government to leave the Aasia Bibi issue on courts instead of poking its nose in judicial matters.
They said that the governor of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer has committed contempt of court and blasphemy also by visiting Aasia bibi in jail. In a joint press
They said that the governor of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer has committed contempt of court and blasphemy also by visiting Aasia bibi in jail. In a joint press
Government to build 45,000 housing units for govt employees
QUETTA: A project to construct 45,000 houses from government employees, 5000 of which are to be constructed immediately, has been launched, Federal Minister for Housing and Works Haji Rehmatullah Kakar said while addressing a press conference in Federal Lodges on Sunday.
Rehmat Kakar said 8 million houses ware required for employees throughout the country and 2 projects had been launched in this regard, adding that land had already been acquired from Capital Development Authority
Rehmat Kakar said 8 million houses ware required for employees throughout the country and 2 projects had been launched in this regard, adding that land had already been acquired from Capital Development Authority
‘Govt should focus on SME development’
ISLAMABAD: Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector should be supported through relaxation in taxes and financial assistance, said Mahfooz Elahi, President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), addressing a business community here on Saturday.
Elahi said that the SME development was pivotal to economic growth and had great significance in the development of economy.
He stated that SMEs are considered the engine of economic growth in both developed and
Elahi said that the SME development was pivotal to economic growth and had great significance in the development of economy.
He stated that SMEs are considered the engine of economic growth in both developed and
SBP widens investment base for govt marketable securities
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made it mandatory for primary dealers to offer Investor Portfolio Securities (IPS) accounts to investors in a bid to encourage more investment in the faltering economy.
In addition, the central bank has instructed scheduled banks to tap alternate investor bases, including individual investors and shifting focus away from banks.
According to SBP, the move would widen the investment base by promote investment by the non-banking
In addition, the central bank has instructed scheduled banks to tap alternate investor bases, including individual investors and shifting focus away from banks.
According to SBP, the move would widen the investment base by promote investment by the non-banking
Punjab govt credibility at stake after WikiLeaks exposure
LAHORE: After Wikileaks' revelation that Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif tipped off Jamaatud Dawa (JD), a banned militant outfit, about expected UN sanctions well before time which helped JD empty its bank accounts, a big question mark has been put on the credibility of the Punjab government.
The Punjab government is already in hot waters due to its soft corner for extremist organisations and disclosure by WikiLeaks has strengthened the growing belief that there are close
The Punjab government is already in hot waters due to its soft corner for extremist organisations and disclosure by WikiLeaks has strengthened the growing belief that there are close
Govt wins FATA legislators’ support on reformed GST
ISLAMABAD: The independent group of legislators from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is likely to support the controversial Reformed General Sales Tax Bill 2010 as talks between the two parties on Thursday succeeded.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani separately met the legislators from FATA. Source told Pakistan Today that the prime minister announced Rs 1 billion to used to set up a gas supply system to FATA, 2000 lugies (turbans)
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani separately met the legislators from FATA. Source told Pakistan Today that the prime minister announced Rs 1 billion to used to set up a gas supply system to FATA, 2000 lugies (turbans)
Govt pays Talal Bugti Rs 480m royalty
ISLAMABAD: Rs 480 million in royalty were paid to Talal Bugti by the federal government for the extraction of oil and gas from Dera Bugti, Pakistan Today has learnt from reliable sources.
"The row between the government and Bugtis over royalty has been amicably resolved for the time being," sources said, adding that Rs 360 million were paid against arrears for the past 5 years and an advance of Rs 120 million was paid for 2011.
Federal government wanted to strike a deal for
"The row between the government and Bugtis over royalty has been amicably resolved for the time being," sources said, adding that Rs 360 million were paid against arrears for the past 5 years and an advance of Rs 120 million was paid for 2011.
Federal government wanted to strike a deal for
Drone attacks by govt approval
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had not resisted US drone attacks in Pakistan's Tribal Areas, with a policy to publicly oppose and secretly support the assaults.
US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks claim that Pakistan's political leadership had been in an agreement with the US on drone attacks. The leaked cables quote former US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson as saying that the country's political leadership had approved the strikes in the Tribal
US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks claim that Pakistan's political leadership had been in an agreement with the US on drone attacks. The leaked cables quote former US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson as saying that the country's political leadership had approved the strikes in the Tribal
Govt policies are shattering people’s confidence: Pervaiz
LAHORE: Flawed policies of the federal government are shattering the confidence of the masses and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has failed to show a commitment in resolving the problems of the nation, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Pervaiz Malik said on Monday in a press release.
He said that the federal government was playing havoc with the country and was busy in hurting the business community and the common man. Pervaiz said
He said that the federal government was playing havoc with the country and was busy in hurting the business community and the common man. Pervaiz said
PHF to seek govt permission for India series
LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation is seeking permission from the government to organise the Pakistan and India hockey test series at the neutral venue of Dubai.
According to an official of the PHF, the board has gotten clearance from the Sports Minister, Interior Ministry and Foreign Ministry to go head on with India in the field of hockey. He further stated that the Indian Hockey Federation would also go through the same routine after showing its willingness to play against
According to an official of the PHF, the board has gotten clearance from the Sports Minister, Interior Ministry and Foreign Ministry to go head on with India in the field of hockey. He further stated that the Indian Hockey Federation would also go through the same routine after showing its willingness to play against
