Rising prices force govt to import tomatoes from Iran
The government has decided to import tomatoes from Iran due to high prices in the country, The News reported on Wednesday.
A spokesperson for the...
IMF predicts Pakistan’s GDP to grow by 1pc in FY21
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook report “A long and difficult Ascent,” released on Tuesday projected Pakistan's gross...
Stocks post modest gains in range-bound session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday managed to reverse the recent declining trend, with the indices ending in the green...
SCCI invites Belgian investors to explore CPEC projects
PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Sherbaz Bilour has invited Belgians investors to make investments in hydel power, oil...
KP govt initiates skill training programme to empower merged districts’ youth
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Industries, Commerce and Technical Education Department has initiated a Special Emphasis Programme (SEP) for the youth of merged districts...
Motorbike, three-wheeler sales jump 20pc in July-Sept quarter
ISLAMABAD: The sale of motorbikes and three wheelers in the country witnessed an increase of 20.05pc in the first quarter (July-September) of...
FDA faults quality control at Lilly plant making Trump-touted Covid drug
WASHINGTON: US drug inspectors uncovered serious quality control problems at an Eli Lilly and Co pharmaceutical plant that is ramping up to...
In China, Apple’s 5G iPhone 12 sparks fever-pitch, but divided reaction
SHANGHAI: Apple’s iPhone 12 launch drew mixed reactions in mainland China on Wednesday, with fans cheering a 5G model for their favourite...
Foundation Securities launches first Shariah-compliant trading platform in Asia Pacific
KARACHI: The first Shariah-compliant trading platform in the Asia Pacific has been launched by Foundation Securities, one of the many subsidiaries of...
Agha Steel goes public with general public subscription
KARACHI: Agha Steel Industries’ general public subscription of 30 million shares (25 per cent of the total offered size) will begin today...
Apple unveils iPhone 12 with 5G, HomePod Mini smart speaker
Apple Inc on Tuesday launched the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity, which the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a wave...
ECC may approve Rs13.4m for media campaigns launched on ‘Kashmir Siege Day’
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) is likely to grant necessary approval for the allocation of additional Rs13.4 million funds...
PM for all-out measures to bring down prices of essential items
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the concerned authorities to take all possible administrative steps to bring down the prices of...
Covid-19, locust swarms disrupt Pakistani farmers’ income, productivity: ADB
ISLAMABAD: Two major crises in Pakistan -- Covid-19 and locust swarms -- had a significant impact on the livelihoods of farmers.
According to...
Envoy urges Pakistani traders to explore Sudan for attractive returns
RAWALPINDI: Sudan offers promising opportunities and Pakistani businessmen should explore the country for direct investments and joint ventures to earn attractive returns.
This...