Refineries barred from adjusting tax
Amendment termed detrimental to refinery operations that will increase cost KARACHI: The government has barred oil refineries from adjusting the input tax paid on the purchase of crude oil to the sales tax on petrol, high-speed diesel, light diesel oil and kerosene –
Pakistan’s pavilion shines at agri-tech fair
Sino-Pak agricultural innovations, handicrafts captivate fair attendees, showcase rising potential for collaboration YANGLING, CHINA: As this year’s honoured guest country, Pakistan’s pavilion has captivated visitors at the 31st China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair. In the bustling sales area, Lahore-based businessman Aqi Muhammad engages
Govt champions disability inclusion in Vision 2025 Framework
Ahsan Iqbal reiterates govt’s commitment to inclusive development, pointing out that every citizen ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, reiterated the government’s commitment to inclusive development, pointing out that every citizen, regardless of physical or mental ability, is integral to Pakistan’s
Progress on Tarbela 5th Extension reviewed
Chairman undertakes detailed visit of key sites including raised intake, tunnel and power house construction ISLAMABAD: WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), on Tuesday, reviewed progress on the under-construction project at 1530 MW-Tarbela 5th Extension, according to a press statement. The chairman
‘Thar coal can reduce gas cost by 60%’
Tests conducted in South Africa show Thar coal is suitable for gasification LAHORE: The gasification of Thar coal can reduce gas cost by 60% from the current $20 per million British thermal units (for imported gas) to $8 per mmBtu, providing a more
Local, foreign firms to forge partnerships
Collaboration to help auto sector compete well in global market LAHORE: Local and international auto parts manufacturers have agreed to collaborate and in this regard several companies signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for future partnerships. These collaborations will help Pakistan’s auto sector to
National task force kicks off major reforms in electricity supply
Consumers will soon buy electricity from multiple suppliers, decreasing reliance on a single distributor The National Task Force has launched a series of reforms in the power sector, confirmed the chairman on Wednesday. Owais Laghari, the Chairman of the Task Force and Federal
Ishaq Dar Wants to Bring Dollar at Rs. 235
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly voiced his feelings against supporters of a free-floating exchange rate and said the Pakistani rupee (PKR) should be at Rs. 235-240/$ today, based on Pakistan’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER). Speaking at a
Xiaomi 15 Launched as The First Phone With Snapdragon 8 Elite
Xiaomi’s latest flagship series has debuted in China as the first phones to feature Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Other than the usual Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, we also received a new surprise model that brings more than 20 colors to choose from.
Salman Naseer Joins ICC’s Future Leaders Programme
Pakistan Cricket Board’s Chief Operating Officer, Salman Naseer, has been named as a mentor for the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme. This global initiative is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders in cricket, with a strong focus
