Govt finalises industrial policy

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday finalised recommendations for a long-term industrial policy, proposing 10-year loans for industrial units with a two-year grace period. Several other measures have also been suggested to boost industrialisation. To support manufacturing, the policy proposes reducing corporate tax from 29% to 26% over three years. Amendments to the SECP … Read more

Pindi finalises Ashura security plan

[ad_1] RAWALPINDI: Preparations for the six main Ashura mourning processions, including Zuljanah, Tazia, and Alam processions in Rawalpindi, have been completed. The Ashura security plan has been approved and immediately implemented. Under the plan, Rangers have been called in, while army units will remain on red alert. Aerial surveillance of the processions will be conducted … Read more

Punjab finalises new local government draft

[ad_1] LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalised the draft of a new local government system, party sources confirmed on Wednesday, with the proposed Local Government Act 2025 expected to be passed in the provincial assembly after the budget session. According to party insiders, the new system will eliminate direct elections for union council chairmen and … Read more