Rice exports increase by 44% in first four months of FY20
ISLAMABAD: Rice exports from the country during first four months of current financial year grew by 43.76% as compared to the exports...
Govt proposes duty-free import of cars for overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to recognize the efforts of overseas Pakistanis, the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has proposed...
PM for ensuring hassle-free payment of refunds to exporters, businessmen
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said since exports’ augmentation had a vital role in the improvement of economy, facilitation of exporters...
Pakistan earns $120mn from travel services’ export in first quarter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned $120.070 million by providing different travel services in various countries during the first quarter of the current financial year...
Pakistan’s EODB ranking to further improve next year: Hammad Azhar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar Tuesday said Pakistan’s ranking jumped by 28 places in the World Bank's ease of doing...
PSX signs agreement with Shenzhen Stock Exchange to upgrade trading system
BEIJING: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on Tuesday signed an agreement to upgrade trading and surveillance systems.
The agreement...
Power sector losses swell to Rs430bn in one year
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has so far failed to control the power sector losses, which increased to Rs430 billion in the financial...
‘Google must help stop illegal marketing of mini-bond schemes’
LONDON: Google must do more to stop illegal online marketing of money-making schemes that can lead to small investors losing their savings,...
US goods trade deficit narrows sharply in October
WASHINGTON: The US goods trade deficit fell sharply in October as both exports and imports declined, pointing to a continued reduction in...
Karandaaz to help SBP set up micropayment platform
On the second day of the two-day Pakistan Innovative Finance Forum, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Karandaaz signed an agreement...
‘US manipulating public opinion by propagating against CPEC’
LAHORE: China is unquestionably the world’s next superpower and its growth rate will soon surpass USA's annual growth rate while the western media...
Minnie Minors’ winter shopping festival receives overwhelming response
Minnie Minors 'winter shopping festival' concluded recently with an overwhelming response across the country.
The shopping gala consisted of lucky draws offering shopping...
Pakistan, World Bank sign $787m loan agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday signed a loan agreement worth $787 million with the World Bank to revamp water supply and sewerage system...
Former PSO MD granted bail in LNG terminal case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday approved the post-arrest bail of former Pakistan State Oil (PSO) managing director Sheikh Imranul Haq...
Pakistan thankful for Saudi economic support: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's economic support to Pakistan and the initiatives which were underway to...