IMF tells Pakistan to sign more FTAs to boost exports
Senate finance committee rejects Tax Amendment Bill, says it hardly talks about taxes
Remittances drop 9.9pc to $1.9bn in Jan
KARACHI: Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $1.9 billion in the month of January 2020, a drop of 9.9pc when compared with $2.09 billion worth...
Pepsico among highest taxpayers in Pakistan, CEO informs PM
'Pepsico willing to launch projects aimed at providing employment opportunities to Pakistani youth'
SECP proposes changes in law to prevent money laundering
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed new amendments to its regulations to prevent money laundering.
The commission, in...
Govt simplifying procedures for businesses: Dawood
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razzaq Dawood on Wednesday said the government had aimed to provide friendly environment...
Stocks extend gains with 816-point rally
KARACHI: Indices of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rallied for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index back...
SBP announces five-fold increase in payment limit for freelancers
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has dramatically increased payment limits for freelancers working in the digital and IT sector, and...
30mmcfd gas from Badin IV South Fields enters SSGCL system
ISLAMABAD: The 30mmcfd high-quality gas has recently been injected into the distribution system of the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL).
The gas...
Amid power tariff controversy, textile sector mulls leaving export business
LAHORE: The textile sector was seriously mulling to leave export-oriented businesses in Pakistan if Prime Minister Imran Khan's commitment to providing energy at...
Business community hopes for increasing Pak-Turk trade upto $ 2 billion
ISLAMABAD: Business community has termed the visit of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan a golden opportunity to enhance trade and business...
Meezan Bank’s profit after tax jumps 73%
KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank met on Wednesday to review the bank’s performance and announced its financial statements for...
Hafeez Sheikh rejects reports about decrease of auto sale
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that economy has stabilised as a result of historic steps...
PM Emergency Programme launched to enhance cotton production
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Emergency Programme is being launched to enhance cotton production in the...
PIA rebounds in revenue but still in loss
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIACL) on Wednesday announced its half-yearly results for the period ending June 30, 2019, after a meeting of...
Arif Alvi invites American companies to invest in tourism
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has invited the American Business Council to take advantage of Pakistan’s virgin territory particularly the huge hotel...