PML-N to launch campaign against soaring inflation
LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to launch an awareness movement inside and outside of the parliament against the soaring inflation...
IMF asks to fully utilise PSDP budget
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the federal government to fully utilize the current fiscal year development budget under the...
Amid tall govt claims, exports fall 3.17pc in Jan
ISLAMABAD: The country's exports registered a 3.17 per cent decline in January this year as compared to the corresponding month of last year.
This...
IMF to replace Lipton as first deputy managing director
WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Friday made her first major personnel move since taking over the institution last October,...
Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan bans import of zoonotic animals
ISLAMABAD: In the wake of coronavirus outbreak that has so far claimed the lives over 600 people worldwide, Pakistan has imposed a ban...
Allied Bank’s profit after tax grows 11.2pc to Rs14.5bn
LAHORE: The Board of Directors of Allied Bank met on Friday to review the bank’s performance and announce its financial statements for the...
At least Rs35bn to be released for Karachi’s development: Asad Umar
--'The impression that govt is fast-tracking Karachi projects under MQM’s pressure is completely wrong'
--'Govt chalking out a three-year National Growth Strategy to...
‘Certificate condition’ for new gas supply schemes approved
ISLAMABAD: The government has imposed a new condition, making it mandatory the provision of ‘natural gas availability certificate’ for new gas supply...
Govt eyes increasing software exports to $10bn
To achieve this target, a 40-acre 'software city' will be constructed in Islamabad
FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi to be replaced if health doesn’t improve
Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has hinted that the federal government may remove Federal Board of Revenue...
Suzuki considers China supply options, third-quarter profit falls 11pc
TOKYO: Suzuki Motor Corp said on Friday it was considering sourcing vehicle components from outside China, as the spread of a new...
No mini-budget in the offing, says minister
Economic Affairs Minister Hammad Azhar has categorically dispelled the impression that the incumbent government has any plan to introduce a mini-budget.
Talking to...
PSX suspends trading of two Diamond Group companies
LAHORE: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday suspended trading in the shares of Diamond Industries Limited (DIIL) and Shaffi Chemical Industries...
PM approves summary to ban sugar export
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday approved a summary to ban the export of sugar.
The move comes in the wake to...
The State Bank’s silent payments revolution
How the SBP's latest circular could have far-reaching consequences for the state of digital Pakistan