‘Certificate condition’ for new gas supply schemes approved
ISLAMABAD: The government has imposed a new condition, making it mandatory the provision of ‘natural gas availability certificate’ for new gas supply...
Govt eyes increasing software exports to $10bn
To achieve this target, a 40-acre 'software city' will be constructed in Islamabad
FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi to be replaced if health doesn’t improve
Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has hinted that the federal government may remove Federal Board of Revenue...
No mini-budget in the offing, says minister
Economic Affairs Minister Hammad Azhar has categorically dispelled the impression that the incumbent government has any plan to introduce a mini-budget.
Talking to...
PSX suspends trading of two Diamond Group companies
LAHORE: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday suspended trading in the shares of Diamond Industries Limited (DIIL) and Shaffi Chemical Industries...
PM approves summary to ban sugar export
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday approved a summary to ban the export of sugar.
The move comes in the wake to...
PM Imran Khan approves import of sugar
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided to allow import of sugar in a bid to keep demand and supply intact, a private...
SECP asked to review policy for stock brokers, brokerage houses
ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary panel on Thursday directed the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to review policy for stock brokers and brokerage...
US to provide technical assistance for IPRs enforcement
ISLAMABAD: While the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) rules has been a challenge in Pakistan, the United States has offered technical...
NA body to take up polarising brokers regime tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: A new brokers regime introduced last week by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to expand the investor base...
PSO lands in trouble as default risk mounts
Non-payment may hamper jet fuel supplies to defence forces, commercial airlines
‘Here to stay’: FBR rejects rumours regarding Zaidi’s ouster
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday clarified that the FBR chairman’s office was not vacant.
In a clarification issued on...
Illegal gateway exchange busted in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority claimed on Wednesday to have busted an illegal gateway exchange in Karachi, seizing GSM gateways and accessories...
Pakistan, Malaysia agree to enhance trade, investment ties
--'Both sides will encourage their respective chambers of commerce to undertake joint initiatives'
--'PIA will soon start a new direct flight from Lahore...
SBP sells Rs59.4bn worth of PIBs
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has raised Rs59.4 billion through the sale of Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs).
SBP data showed that...