Weak law enforcement encouraging sale of tobacco to minors
ISLAMABAD: According to an estimate by the Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) Regulations and Coordination, 1,200 children between the ages of 5...
Power tariff likely to go up by 98 paisa per unit
ISLAMABAD: The electricity tariff for consumers of ex-WAPDA power distribution companies (DISCOs) is likely to go up by about 98 paisa per...
Positive about flying? Airlines look to Covid tests that give results in minutes
ZURICH/MILAN: European airlines are pinning hopes on pre-flight Covid-19 tests that deliver results as fast as pregnancy tests to help restore passengers’...
Tech lifts stocks as poor data rekindles stimulus hopes
MILAN: Shares rose and the dollar steadied at new highs on Wednesday, with overnight gains by Wall Street tech champions helping balance...
Islamabad’s ‘superficial’ lifestyle did not suit me, says ex-FBR chairman
LAHORE: Former Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman Shabbar Zaidi has cited Islamabad’s ‘superficial lifestyle’ as one the reasons behind his resignation.
“The...
Stocks end flat after range-bound session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) moved in narrow range on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index managing to close in green...
FBR appeals to citizens for filing tax returns by Sept 30
PESHAWAR: Peshawar Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Regional Tax Office (RTO) Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue Sardar Ali Khawaja has appealed to the...
Pakistan registers trade surplus for 2nd month in a row
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday that the country recorded a current account surplus in July and August, the...
Knitwear exports increase MoM by record 4.43pc
ISLAMABAD: Knitwear exports during the first two months of the current fiscal year (FY) grew by 4.43 per cent as compared to...
EU-China ties important for pandemic-hit world economy
GUANGZHOU: A European Union (EU) business leader has expressed optimism for China's economic outlook and underscored the importance of EU-China ties as Covid-19 has cast a...
Country’s consumer confidence takes a hit
LAHORE: Consumer confidence, which was “pessimistic” even before the pandemic ground the economy to a halt, remains negative, according to the findings...
Pakistan received $3.7bn worth of grants, loans for Covid-19 relief efforts
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received US$3.7 billion worth of grants and loans from various countries to support the country’s corona relief efforts.
According to the...
Rupee strengthens against dollar in interbank market
LAHORE: The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs166.22 in the interbank market on Tuesday as compared with Monday’s close of Rs166.29,...
China investors bet on volatility as US presidential election heats up
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: Investors in China are betting on a bumpy ride until the end of the US presidential election and seeking to...
PM directs for ensuring availability of wheat throughout the country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has directed to ensure availability of sufficient stock of wheat in line with the requirements of...