Business

pakistan railways

Five passenger trains to operate under private sector

Business, Pakistan /

  LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan Railways has decided to hand over the commercial management of five passenger trains to private sector partners under agreements worth Rs10.75 billion. The trains include Karakoram Express, Awam Express, Millat Express, Mianwali Passenger and Narowal Passenger. These trains will operate under public-private partnership arrangements aimed at providing better services for

Five passenger trains to operate under private sector Read More »

Punjab vehicle token tax

Punjab govt proposes first major vehicle token tax increase in 20 years

Business /

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab government has proposed an increase in vehicle token taxes under the Finance Bill 2026-27, marking a major hike in token tax rates in nearly two decades. Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtabaur Rehman on Tuesday presented the Rs5.9 trillion provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after the cabinet’s approval. According to the

Punjab govt proposes first major vehicle token tax increase in 20 years Read More »

Punjab budget salaries pensions

Punjab govt presents budget for FY27, proposes increase in salaries, pensions

Business, Must Read /

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtabaur Rehman on Tuesday presented the Rs5.9 trillion provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after the cabinet’s approval. According to the budget speech, the Punjab government has proposed a 7 percent increase in the salaries of government employees with a total expenditure of Rs 639 billion, while a 3.5

Punjab govt presents budget for FY27, proposes increase in salaries, pensions Read More »

Trump Denies Reports of $300 Billion U.S. Funding for Iran Reconstruction

Trump Denies Reports of $300 Billion U.S. Funding for Iran Reconstruction

Business, World /

WASHINGTON DC (Kashmir English): U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed reports claiming that the United States would provide Iran with $300 billion in reconstruction funding as part of a potential peace agreement, calling the claims “Fake News.” In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said that Iran had agreed to never pursue a nuclear weapon

Trump Denies Reports of $300 Billion U.S. Funding for Iran Reconstruction Read More »

SECP announces online courses, simpler accounts for first-time investors

SECP announces online courses, simpler accounts for first-time investors

Business /

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, has announced a great opportunity for the youth of Pakistan to earn money. While addressing a grand ceremony held at the Pakistan Stock Exchange to promote Pakistan’s economic development, he clarified that strong corporations and vibrant and active

SECP announces online courses, simpler accounts for first-time investors Read More »

Last chance to get free BISP SIM as deadline ends today

BISP announces deadline for women beneficiaries to link registered SIMs

Business /

KARACHI (Kashmir English): In a recent development, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has issued a deadline for registered female beneficiaries to obtain and link a mobile SIM card to their accounts to continue receiving their stipends. In a social media post, BISP announced a deadline of June 30 for beneficiaries to link their registered

BISP announces deadline for women beneficiaries to link registered SIMs Read More »

Scroll to Top