NEC set to approve Rs1.5tr PSDP

. India, New Zealand sign FTA, cut fruit tariffs, boost exports, ease visas, deepen economic ties.PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) is expected to approve a Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) worth approximately Rs1.5 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year during its meeting scheduled for June 3. The meeting, likely to be chaired…

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CPJ condemns Israeli ‘kidnapping’ of journalists aboard Global Sumud aid flotilla

Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them The Flotilla was attacked on April 30 near Greece. PHOTO: ANADOLU The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Friday condemned Israel’s “kidnapping” of several journalists aboard the Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla. “Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety…

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Govt mops up Rs180b via petroleum levy in 6 weeks

The meeting concluded with a mutual resolve to continue close collaboration between the Ministry of Petroleum and OGDC to overcome challenges and capitalise on opportunities within the energy sector. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal government has collected more than Rs180 billion from the public under the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) over the past one and…

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Sindh cabinet approves Rs656b budget for FY2026-27

Total development outlay set at over Rs656 billion, Rs641 billion allocated for the Provincial Development Programme Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chairs a cabinet meeting to approve Budget 2026-27. SCREENGRAB KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet on Wednesday approved the provincial budget for the 2026-27 financial year, which Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah would present during…

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PM vows stronger EU investment ties

A European Union business delegation calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with the EU. The premier expressed the resolve during a meeting with a high-level EU trade and business delegation in the federal capital, according…

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