Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting on New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025 at the Finance Department today. The policy aims to address key challenges in the adoption and production of electric vehicles (EVs) and set ambitious targets for the transition to clean energy in the transportation sector. The … Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday released the advance schedule of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings for the first half of 2025. According to the calendar, the central bank will hold four meetings between January and June. The first meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled for January 27, followed by the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday launched the 7th Agricultural Census, focusing on the role of accurate data collection in addressing food security challenges. He stressed the importance of reliable statistics in effective policy making and stressed the use of digital tools to collect data. Speaking at the launch, the … Read more
Gender-based violence has affected an estimated 736 million women worldwide, and ending it must therefore be a key aspect of a country’s domestic and foreign policy. Every year, from November 25 to December 10, advocates and governments around the world celebrate 16 days of activism against gender-based violenceto highlight the devastating impact of gender-based violence … Read more
‘Wicked’ was briefly pulled from theaters in Kuwait, allegedly due to its LGBTQ cast, but could the hit musical be banned outright in the US? Director Adam McKay “wouldn’t be surprised” if the film is pulled in the next few years due to the political direction America is headed. The “Don’t Look Up” director shared … Read more
KARACHI: Dr Mirza Ikhtiyar Baig MNA PPP and members of the Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, Trade and Economic Affairs were invited to review the simulation exercise on Textiles and Export Policy by the 36th Senior Management Course for Grade 20 Promotion on Saturday at the National Institute of Processing Industries. Public Administration (NIPA) receives … Read more
In an important move to support Pakistan’s aviation sector, the Federal Cabinet has approved relaxation of the National Aviation Policy (NAP) 2019, allowing Serene Air to start its international operations and enabling Airblue to continue its foreign flights. The decision was taken in light of the severe financial challenges faced by airlines globally due to … Read more
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stressed the importance of continuity in economic policies, noting that consistency is essential regardless of which government is in power. Addressing reporters on Saturday at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), he said: “When we talk about the economic charter, it does not matter which administration will … Read more
ISLAMABAD: National Economic Research Associates (NERA), a US-based consultancy hired by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has identified major hurdles that could delay the rollout of 5G spectrum technology, scheduled for April 2025. NERA shared its preliminary findings with the advisory committee on Friday after a week of consultations with stakeholders. The committee, headed by … Read more
The current tobacco control landscape in Pakistan reveals the ongoing struggle to achieve significant reductions in smoking rates. Despite stringent taxes and regulatory measures, smoking remains a significant health burden, underscoring the need for a new approach. Adopting tobacco harm reduction (THR) as a formal strategy can bring about fundamental change, providing a path to … Read more