KP traders reject ‘early closure of shops’, warn of protests
PESHAWAR: The trade associations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Saturday warned of protests against the provincial government's decision to close shops at...
China eases restrictions on exports of some coronavirus equipment
BEIJING: China is dropping a requirement that a number of key virus treatment products get regulatory approval before export, as long as...
Local production of urea hits new record in 1Q2020
'Based on supply-demand outlook, the govt will not be required to operate LNG-based urea plants this year'
‘Railways losing Rs5bn per month due to lockdown’
LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid said on Saturday that train operations could only be restored across the country after the end of...
NTDC wins legal battle against Iranian company
Int'l court directs Iran's GAM ARAK to pay $4.5m compensation
OLX conducts online training for startups in Pakistan
Three startups to get $20k worth ad space on OLX platform
Lucky cement profit plunges 54% in Q3
LAHORE: The Board of Directors of Lucky Cement Limited (LUCK) met recently to review the company's performance and announced its financial results for...
Cement sector urges govt to reduce sales tax to 15% in budget
Want inspection-less regime to spur growth in industry
Bank holiday on Monday
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on Monday which would be observed as a “Bank...
500 factories reopened in Sialkot: Usman Dar
SIALKOT: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar has said that 500 factories which fulfilled the SOPs given...
US deficit could quadruple to $3.7 trillion in coronavirus crisis
WASHINGTON: A nationwide business shutdown and surge in US government spending will nearly quadruple the federal deficit to a record $3.7 trillion...
Russia sees GDP drop of up to 6% in 2020
Moscow: Russia´s Central Bank has said the economy would shrink by four to six percent this year, as hopes of a revival...
No compromise on hoarding, cartelisation: Hammad
Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar has said that the government has a zero tolerance policy on hoarding and cartelisation.
In a...
China lauds Pakistan’s relief package for people, business community
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has lauded the relief package announced by the government for the people and business community...
KP agriculture dept seeks to increase Pakistan’s olive exports
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Department of Agriculture Research is pursuing an ambitious plan to increase olive production in the province and its tribal...