Exports increase 25% to Rs1805 billion in first half
ISLAMABAD: The exports from the country, in rupee term, increased by 24.82 percent during the first half of the current fiscal year...
State Bank to announce monetary policy on January 28
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will announce monetary policy on January 28, 2020.
SBP Governor Dr Reza Baqir will announce the policy...
Dr Fakhara Rizwan joins PSX as company secretary
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday appointed Dr Fakhara Rizwan as the new company secretary.
In an official notice issued on...
President Alvi says Pakistan is important country for investment
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has said the world is eying Pakistan as an important country for investment.
Addressing all Pakistan Chambers Presidents' Conclave...
PM Imran features on cover of Time Magazine’s Davos special issue
DAVOS: Prime Minister Imran Khan has been featured on Time Magazine’s cover page along with four other world leaders in the publication’s special...
Pakistan second country in region after India to approve EV policy
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has claimed that Pakistan has become the second developing country in the...
Sharp increase in sugar prices after flour
ISLAMABAD: Prices of sugar have gone up in the country after the wheat crisis that has jacked up the prices of bread...
PM stresses use of modern technology to increase cotton production
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the cotton crop has played an important role in the national economy and has given...
Pakistan starts exporting furnace oil from today
KARACHI: In a major development, Pakistan has become an exporter of furnace oil as a prominent refinery’s ship loaded with the fuel...
PM Imran leaves for Davos to attend World Economic Forum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has left for Davos, Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum beginning today.
The thematic focus of this...
Govt may approve up to 214pc hike in gas prices
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division on Monday sought the federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) approval for a 192 per cent hike in...
GIDC abolition to increase price disparity in fertilizer sector
LAHORE: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday approved the removal of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) for the fertilizer sector to...
53,000 tonnes wheat flour procurement in process, USC tells NA committee
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Industries and Production was informed on Monday that the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) was in...
PM directs abolishment of 150 licences to stimulate business activities
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed to abolish around 150 licences required for various business activities at local level, a move...
SolDrive joins hands with Moawin to provide sustainable energy solution
SolDrive will help convert existing air-conditioners into inverter ACs, improving energy efficiency