Masses bearing the brunt of ‘unrealistic’ revenue targets: PEW
ISLAMABAD: Industrial production was being compromised for the sake of unrealistic revenue targets, which was not in the national interests, said Pakistan...
BMP sees ‘tough competition’ in upcoming FPCCI election
KARACHI: The elections of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for the year 2020 would be held on December 27,...
Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions
KUALA LUMPUR: Iran, Malaysia, Turkey and Qatar are considering trading among themselves in gold and through a barter system as a hedge against...
Velo Pakistan launched amid glitz and glamour
The official launch of Velo Pakistan, the white nicotine pouch brand, was held recently in the outskirts of Karachi.
The launch event was...
India leads the world in internet shutdowns
In an unprecedented move, the Indian government suspended mobile internet services in parts of the capital New Delhi on Thursday, as protests...
CM Buzdar performs groundbreaking of DG Khan development projects
DERA GHAZI KHAN: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday performed the groundbreaking ceremony of various development projects worth billions of...
Pakistan has lost 11m workers to overseas employers since 1971: report
More than 11 million Pakistanis have left Pakistan since 1971 to pursue employment opportunities elsewhere, according to emigration statistics released by the...
Moot highlights regional benefits of Belt and Road Initiative
ISLAMABAD: The lately held International Conference on "Cross-Regional Media Fusion among the Belt and Road Partners" by the Center for Global and Strategic...
Oil declines but set for third weekly rise
LONDON: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday but were still set for a third straight weekly gain after easing US-China trade tensions lifted...
PIA, private airlines jack up fares for domestic flights
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), along with other private airlines, has jacked up the fares for domestic passengers.
After the revision of fares,...
Food exports increase 16pc, imports fall 15pc in five months
ISLAMABAD: Food group exports from the country during the first five months of the current financial year (FY20) increased by 16.20pc as...
CNG dealers express concerns over suspension of gas
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas Dealers Association (APCNGDA) on Friday expressed concern over the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Company Limited's...
Pakistan’s economic reform programme on track: IMF
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of Pakistan’s economic performance under the Extended Fund...
Govt plans further reduction in fertiliser prices
ISLAMABAD: Rebuffing the rumours that the price of fertiliser may jump as a result of the increase in gas prices being recommended...
220 Pakistani manufactures to participate in 50th ‘Heimtextil’ exhibition
Around 3,000 exhibitors from across the world will take part in the exhibition, which will commence from Jan 7 in Frankfurt