‘Govt working on integration of local, global markets’
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood said on Monday that the government has been striving to connect the...
‘Pakistan’s first private LNG cargo to arrive at GasPort terminal’
ISLAMABAD: Universal Gas Distribution Company (UGDC) Chief Executive Officer Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha has said that Pakistan's first private liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
SBP grants in-principle approval to Finja to operate as EMI
LAHORE: Finja, the trailblazing Pakistani fintech behind the popular SimSim mobile wallet launched in partnership with Finca Microfinance Bank, has announced that it...
Stocks gain 204 points amid improved sentiments
KARACHI: It was a busy start to the week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with earnings season hitting its peak. Indices traded...
Govt likely to approve restructuring of PLL, GHPL boards
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to approve restructuring of the Board of Directors (BoDs) of Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and Government...
Unemployment fuelling unrest in Arab states: IMF
WASHINGTON: Unemployment and sluggish economic growth are fuelling social tension and popular protests in several Arab countries, the International Monetary Fund said...
FBR prohibits unauthorised interactions between officials, businessmen
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all its officials and field formations not to contact with any taxpayer or businessman...
Pakistan, Australia agree to enhance economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani said on Monday that Pakistan highly values its bilateral relations with Australia and desires to further expand the...
Twin cities’ traders to go on strike tomorrow
The markets and bazaars of Rawalpindi and Islamabad would remain closed for two days on Tuesday (tomorrow) and Wednesday to protest ‘the...
Sindh govt invites bids for Dhabeji SEZ
The Sindh government has launched the well-connected Dhabeji Special Economic Zone in district Thatta near Port Qasim, according to a statement issued...
IMF mission arrives in Pakistan amidst uncertain political situation
ISLAMABAD: While the country is going to face an uncertain political situation following the planned march by a political party towards Islamabad,...
Rice exports surge 51pc in first quarter FY20
ISLAMABAD: Rice exports from the country during the first quarter of the financial year 2019-20 grew by 50.76pc as compared to the...
Huawei to develop in-house systems if Google fails to cooperate
SHENZHEN: Telecom giant Huawei plans to develop its own applications if the United States of America doesn’t allow google to provide its...
Auto manufacturers await EV Policy to get industrial boost
ISLAMABAD: Local car manufacturers are anxiously waiting for Electric Vehicle policy, drafted by the present government to encourage the production of battery-run...
Planning Ministry authorizes release of over Rs203 billion for development projects
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform has so far given authorization for the release of over Rs203.563 billion for various...