‘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...
National Assembly standing committee

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...
Copy rights

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...
Gateway exchange

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...