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Prices of essential commodities soar as rupee depreciates further
Shaukat Tarin’s term has expired, the strength of the committee is down from 14 to 12, and a subcommittee has been formed to review the ECC’s...
A new project engages locals to ensure conservation and preservation of Rohtas Fort
A conversation with economist Dr Kaiser Bengali on rampant inflation in the country and its likely causes
The changing season has significant shifts in store for local businesses
Chaudhry Naseem Iqbal, President, Pakistan Workers’ Federation discusses the future of trade unions, threats to their existence, and their...
The colonial-era irrigation system in the country is in a dilapidated condition and needs urgent upgrades
The News on Sunday recently caught up with Dr Amjad Saqib to talk about his work.
The FBR has made good tax collection after a plateau for two years. It has crossed the Rs 4 trillion mark and it is hoped that this year they will...
Come April, food prices were sky-rocketing again, clocking in at 11.1 percent. Among the many reasons for this,the government’s administrative...
A fool-proof system to track production, movement and consumption of tobacco products has still not been developed
The last few days in the run up to Eid ul Fitr have always been filled with activity. Unfortunately, the situation has changed drastically since...
Financial inclusion is key to participation in international trade
The Election Commission of Pakistan has reported a gender gap of 10.4 percent in the electoral rolls. The main reason cited is women not possessing...
Are illicit cigarette trade figures cited by tobacco industry a ploy to get tax benefits?
IA Rehman’ actions spoke of his compassion towards everybody
Sound planning is key to achieving the full benefit from Free Trade Agreements with Central Asian countries
The announcement to resume trade with India and its subsequent retraction have raised certain questions
Lady health workers , who’ve been serving in Pay Scale 5 for the past 28 years, with no pension, service structure or post-retirement benefits,...
Pakistan and China have been historical trade partners with the balance of trade overwhelmingly in the favour of the latter
