Proton to enter Pakistani market as PM Imran receives X70 from Malaysian PM
ISLAMABAD: Earlier in March this year during his visit to Pakistan, Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad...
Govt to introduce PSDP Plus programme
--At least 53 mega projects with an approximate Rs5.2 trillion investment will be completed under the programme
--The development plan will be implemented...
Telecom services restored, AAE-1 fault rectified
LAHORE: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that the fault in the AAE-1 International Submarine Cable caused on Sunday evening had been...
How valuable is your bureaucracy?
For decades now the issue monetization of perks has been on the table. No action has been taken because the powerful secretaries...
Pakistan named No.1 travel destination for 2020
Pakistan was on Saturday named the top holiday destination for travellers for the year 2020 by the United States-based luxury and lifestyle...
US says trade deal with China to boost global economy
DOHA: US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday a “phase one” trade deal between the United States and China was “very good”...
Telcos come under fire on reissuing dormant numbers to new owners as JazzCash reaches 7m users
ISLAMABAD: JazzCash has announced that its active user base has exceeded the 7-million mark, making it the market leader for the third consecutive...
Dawood sees ‘surge’ in exports as reason behind economic growth
FAISALABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood on Saturday expressed satisfaction on the government's policies, saying that increase in...
RCCI raises concerns over business centre raids
The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed its deep concern over business centres being raided in the city, calling...
China to target around 6pc growth in 2020, step up state spending
BEIJING: China plans to set a lower economic growth target of around 6pc in 2020 from this year's 6-6.5pc, relying on increased...
SECP Board approves amendments to Companies Act 2017
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan's (SECP) Policy Board has approved a proposal to amend the company law in order...
FBR urged to restrict retailers from dealing with unregistered manufacturers
LAHORE: The Friends of Economic and Business Reforms (FEBR) has once again appealed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to make it...
US-China trade deal gets tepid reception
US officials announced a truce in the trade war with China with much fanfare, but economists and trade experts call it largely...
‘Pakistan on track to fulfilling FATF conditions’
SBP governor says FATF and IMF are satisfied with Pakistan's reforms agenda