Chinese group to invest in infrastructure

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held a meeting with a delegation of Shandong Hi-Speed Group, led by its Chairman Xu Xiang, along with Wang Zhenrong, Country Director, and representatives of the Tabani Group. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in the pharmaceutical,…

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National Assembly approves Finance Bill 2026-27, passing Rs18.7 trillion budget

The bill includes revised income tax slabs, changes to import duties on vehicles and property taxation ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Finance Bill 2026-27 after a clause-by-clause consideration by rejecting all the amendments presented by the opposition. Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb moved the motion for consideration of the Finance Bill, 2026-27…

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Dam affected families oppose eviction drive

RAWALPINDI: Families affected by the Daducha Dam project have alleged the district administration has stepped up efforts to clear the remaining residents from the project area following a recent visit by the newly appointed Assistant Commissioner to the dam site. According to the affected families, the remaining households have been directed to vacate the area…

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