Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Govt announces massive reduction in petrol, diesel prices
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15: A sigh of relief for inflation-stricken masses as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government on Sunday announced a massive reduction in petrol and diesel prices from September 16 for the next fortnight. The finance ministry in a notification stated that petrol price has been reduced by Rs10 per litre while diesel price has been slashed by Rs13 per litre.
Finance minister hosts ADB President in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15: /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb hosted a dinner in honor of Masatsugu Asakawa, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and his delegation in Islamabad today. The event was also attended by Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Federal Minister for Petroleum Mr. Mussadiq Masood Malik, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ali Parvez Malik, Chairman SECP, Deputy Governor SBP, Secretary Finance, Secretary for Petroleum, Special Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division, senior officials from theRead More
Fazl holds ‘trump card’ as constitutional amendment still not tabled yet
ISLAMABAD: Amid the government’s efforts to introduce a ‘constitutional package’ that reportedly gives it greater control over judicial procedures, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has taken centre stage, with both the ruling coalition and the opposition vying for his support in Parliament. Both sessions of the National Assembly (NA) and the Senate — originally scheduled for earlier in the day — have been delayed multiple times as both the government and the opposition were holding consultations. The government has been tight-lipped on the proposed amendments to the Constitution,Read More
Petrol prices likely to decrease as international oil prices drop
KARACHI: The masses are set to have some relief in petrol prices as international oil prices have significantly dropped by 8.5%, plummeting from USD 79.39 per barrel on August 30, 2024, to USD 72.67 per barrel. This development marks a notable shift in the global energy markets. This decline in petrol prices is largely attributed to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) revising its global oil demand forecast, leading to reduced demand and subsequent price drops, said Tahir Abbas Head of Research AHL. As an oil-importing country, PakistanRead More
ICCI honours Bashir Janmohammad with business role model award
Governor Punjab acknowledges business community’s role in country’s economic wellbeing ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15: /DNA/ – Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that God has gifted all His blessings to this country, it has been created in the Name of Allah and His Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH), therefor no power can inflict harm on it, the only needed thing is hard work and honesty. Addressing the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry business role model award ceremony for renowned business leader Mohammad Bashir Janmohammad here on Sunday he saidRead More
Usman Shaukat elected uncontested as President in RCCI Elections 2024-26
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 15 /DNA/ – A three member election commission comprising Tariq Mughal, Syed Rizwan Haider Mashadi and Zahoor Ahmed Malik announced the results of Scrutiny of nomination papers for the posts of President, Senior Vice President and Vice President. President RCCI Mr. Saqib Rafiq along with Group Leader RCCI Mr. Sohail Altaf, Vice President Mr. Faisal Shahzad, former presidents, EC members and newly elected Executive Committee members, Secretary General Irfan Manan Khan and distinguished RCCI members were also present on the occasion. As per the results, following candidates Mr.Read More