Lahore- Punjab government has officially launched the RS40 billion rupees program aimed at providing financial relief to low-income workers throughout the province. Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz opened the initiative at a party in Lahore on Tuesday, which represents the first great player in the field of social welfare since he took office. Speaking at this … Read more
Lahore: The task of supporting the World Bank’s implementation of the National Health Support Program (NHSP) has concluded with a special session, stating the restructuring plan aimed at accelerating the reforms in primary health care throughout the province. Headed by Dr. Jahanzib Hussein Labar, an additional secretary (header programs)/project manager NHSP, the session brought together … Read more
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry extended the production incentives program until 2025, while maintaining its 50 % cash discount on the qualified expenditures. This step continues in the momentum of Japan, which is highly promoted as a location, which was clear at the Tokyo International Film Festival last November. VIPO and the … Read more
IslamabadIt is expected that Pakistan will successfully complete the first review of the $ 7 billion loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to officials and diplomats who were killed by Bloomberg. According to what was reported, the country has achieved great steps in strengthening revenues, which was a major condition for the … Read more
Islamabad: The technical technical team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently in Pakistan for a week -long review of the country’s judicial and regulatory frameworks under the Fund’s $ 7 billion in facilities. Related to property rights. The Minister of Law, Azad Nasser Tarar, explained that such meetings fall within the scope of the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, said that the main focus of the “Pakistan Arwani” program is to promote education, which is essential for economic growth and prosperity. Speaking at a media conference on the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) and key government initiatives, he said: “Education is a … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering declaring a national economic emergency to justify imposing global tariffs on imports from both allies and adversaries, CNN reported Wednesday citing sources familiar with the discussions. The move would enable Trump to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives the president the power to regulate imports … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The cash-strapped federal government has approved a $330 million (Rs92 billion) loan for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) beneficiaries. This approval coincides with the International Monetary Fund’s renewed emphasis on transferring responsibility for social protection to the most financially stable governorates. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, has … Read more
View of the World Bank building. – Reuters/File The World Bank report expects the GDP growth rate to reach 2.8% in Pakistan. Business confidence is likely to improve after the credit rating upgrade. Pakistan’s lack of trade openness is hurting exports, the report says. ISLAMABAD: In its report titled “Pakistan’s Development Modernization: Dynamics of Power … Read more
On Thursday, the US State Department imposed sanctions on a Chinese research institute and several companies it said were involved in supplying Pakistan’s ballistic missile program. Likewise, Washington targeted three China-based companies with sanctions in October 2023 for supplying materials that could be used in missile manufacturing to Pakistan. Ministry spokesman Matthew Miller said in … Read more