Pakistan thankful for Saudi economic support: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's economic support to Pakistan and the initiatives which were underway to...

Queen Maxima stresses need for financial inclusion in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: UN Secretary General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA) Queen Maxima has stressed the need for enhanced financial inclusion...

Asim Bajwa notified as CPEC Authority chairman

The federal government on Tuesday issued a notification for the appointment of Lt Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa as the first chairman...

Govt releases Rs8bn for Karachi’s development

The government has released Rs8 billion for the completion of ongoing development projects in Karachi, a private media house reported on Tuesday. The...

Govt to support local industry through lucrative incentives: Dawood

Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Textile Abdul Razak Dawood said on Saturday that the government was making policies to increase...

Iran asks Russia to provide $2bn loan for power plants, railroads

MOSCOW: Iran has asked Russia to provide an additional $2 billion loan for projects including the construction of thermal power plants, hydroelectric power...

Asad Umar terms US concerns over CPEC ‘factually incorrect’

'Our total public debt right now is $74bn of which Chinese debt amounts to $18bn – even less than one-fourth of the total debt'

FBR to launch POS system for mega retailers next month

All asked all large-scale retailers to integrate with the system

‘Govt to help furniture industry realise its potential’

Punjab governor says govt will provide visible support to furniture businesses in terms of 'simple and easily obtainable grants'

OGDC discovers ‘huge’ oil, gas reserves in Sindh

Authorities believe gas reserves are enough to fulfil the country's needs for 90 years

Jazeera Airways launches direct flights between Kuwait and Karachi

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost airline, operating regionally and internationally, has launched its direct flights to Karachi, serving Pakistan's most populous city...

DISCOs caused Rs78bn losses in FY19

ISLAMABAD: Power distributing companies (DISCOs) have caused around Rs78,418 million worth heavy loss to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), as...

Govt launches AEO Programme to facilitate business community

FBR chief says 'Authorised Economic Operators' Programme will help businesses achieve their maximum potential

Power Division refutes Sindh govt’s allegations on ARE Policy 

'Consultation on the draft ARE Policy was done with all relevant public sector entities, provincial energy departments, major multilaterals and DFIs'

Gen (r) Asim Bajwa to head CPEC Authority

The federal government has decided to appoint former Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) chief Lt Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa as the head...