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Insurance essential for strong economy, social welfare: Mian Shahid

Lahore: Current concept and practice of the insurance has hindered growth of this sector that can indeed lay foundation of a welfare society.  Problem is with the methodology; and not the concept itself. Takaful is the way that can unleash vastly untapped potential of insurance which is basically a collective risk ... Read More »

Bilal Yaseen visits Sahulat Bazars

Lahore: Chairman Price Control Committee Bilal Yaseen has said that the government is pursuing a comprehensive policy for keeping the prices of daily use items at reasonable level under which district administration has been directed to take action against profiteers. He said this while talking to journalists during his visit ... Read More »

Governor of Punjab awarded PEW for its services in the field of economy

Lahore: Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has awarded Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) with best achievements award for its services in the field of economy and promoting Islamic Economic Model in Pakistan. The award was received by Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President PEW in a ceremony held at Governor House Lahore. Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar lauded the services ... Read More »

Pakistani innovation wins global contest

Lahore: A Punjab government-driven innovation in Pakistan, digital currency in South Africa and SMS reporting system for maternal health in Indonesia took the top three prizes at the Making All Voices Count’s Global Innovation Competition. The competition, launched at the Open Government Partnership, scouted the world for fresh ideas to ... Read More »

Pakistan can become world leader in meat processing

Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Friday said Pakistan’s meat processing sector offers good return therefore local and foreign investors should consider investment in it. Argentine, one of the largest meat exporters, is ready to upgrade Pakistan’s meat processing industry which has a great potential, it said. Pakistan can ... Read More »

APCNGA expresses reservation over ST Ordinance

Lahore: The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Thursday expressed reservations over recently promulgated Sales Tax Amendment Ordinance, 2014 terming it detrimental to the CNG sector. The association has informed FBR about reservations and sought immediate remedy, said a press release issued here today. According to the details, a delegation ... Read More »

Mineral wealth to be explored in Punjab:Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that government has adopted a solid strategy for exploration and utilization of mineral resources and full benefit will be taken of coal, iron ore and other mineral resources in the province. He said that iron deposits of billions of dollars exist ... Read More »

Excise department takes initiative to minimize car lifting

Lahore: Punjab Minister for Excise & Taxation and Finance, Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that non-changeable number plates will be issued by Excise & Taxation Department for checking theft of vehicles and duplicate number plates would be provided by the department in case of bumper accident or broken number plate. He ... Read More »

Security staff is deputed to eliminate the extortion mafia at Sahulat Bazars: Bilal Yaseen

Lahore: Minister for Food and Chairman Price Control Cabinet Committee Bilal Yasin has said that items of daily use have been made easily available in the markets, as a result of effective strategy and concrete steps taken by the government throughout the province. The Minister was presiding over a high ... Read More »

India responsible for Pakistan’s food security problems: PEW

Lahore: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Monday said India remains the biggest threat to Pakistan’s food security situation. Almost sixty per cent of Pakistanis are facing food insecurity among which majority are women and children confronting hunger due to India’s water terrorism, it said. Policymakers to chart out a ... Read More »

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