Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday sealed a clandestine cigarette manufacturing unit in Chakwal and seized raw tobacco, cigarettes manufacturing material and unstamped cigarettes and machinery, with the operation’s overall econo…
Month: August 2026
MoITT, Meta, launche Small Business Growth Academy in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), in partnership with Meta, launched the Small Business Growth Academy in Pakistan, a landmark initiative aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of small and med…
Contribution of minority communities to Pakistan’s progress, prosperity matter of pride: Gilani
Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has paid tribute to all minority communities of Pakistan for their invaluable contributions to the country’s development, prosperity and progress.
In his message on National Minorities Day, he said…
Gold price rises Rs2, 400 per tola
Islamabad: The price of gold in the country witnessed an upward trend on Tuesday, with the price of 24-karat gold increasing by Rs2, 400 per tola to Rs459, 736, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.
The price of 24-ka…
Bharath call for integrated weather and disaster alert system to advance preparedness measures in health sector
Islamabad: Minister of State for Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath on Tuesday called for integrating weather and disaster alerts issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with advance preparedness measures in the health sector.
Whil…
PBC backs govt’s rightsizing drive
Islamabad: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) here on Tuesday endorsed the government’s rightsizing agenda, calling for a leaner, more efficient and focused public sector while offering to provide detailed recommendations on privatization, restructu…