US remains top importer of Pakistani goods
LAHORE: According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) the United States of America has maintained its position as...
PM meets World Bank president, acting IMF chief in Washington
IMF's David Lipton urges PM to mobilise domestic tax revenue in order to ensure available funds for social programmes
Prime Minister Imran...
PSO-Qatargas agreement remains shrouded in mystery
The deal between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Qatargas remains shrouded in mystery as key portions of the agreement signed between the...
ECNEC has reservations over CASA-1000
Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) has raised a number of ifs and buts regarding the Central Asia South Asia -...
Balochistan govt allocates Rs 9bn for the development of irrigation system
ISLAMABAD: Balochistan government had allocated Rs 9.098 billion for the development of irrigation system in the province.
According to a official source, the...
Benami assets will be sold, proceeds to help end poverty: PM
MIANWALI: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the accountability process will proceed unhindered regardless of any opposition and expressed the government’s resolve...
PM Imran invites businessmen, investors in US to benefit from economic opportunities in Pakistan
WASHINGTON: In a meeting at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC, Prime Minister Imran Khan invited businessmen and investors to benefit...
White House to host meeting on Huawei ban
WASHINGTON: White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow will host a meeting with semiconductor and software executives on Monday to discuss the US...
Balochistan govt to modernize taxation system
ISLAMABAD: Balochistan government has planned to modernize the land revenue information system in a bid to increase revenue in the province.
Talking to...
MD ISGS becomes approver in LNG procurement and terminal scandal
ISLAMABAD: Inter State Gas System (ISGS) Managing Director Mobin Saulat has become an approver in the investigation of National Accountability Bureau (NAB)...
Pakistan’s exports will increase up to $36bn in 5 years: IMF
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Pakistan’s exports will increase to USD 36.7 billion in five years, by the...
Railways to float international tender for Royal Palm Golf & Country Club
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Railways is planning to float an international tender to run the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, spreading around...
Rs 78bn released for NHA road infrastructure projects under PSDP
ISLAMABAD: Out of a total allocation of Rs 188,429.8 million under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19, the government released Rs 78,811.86...
Prospect of Fed cut pushing dividend investors into tech, energy
NEW YORK: An expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this month is pushing yield-oriented US fund managers further afield in...
Dr Alvi mulls solar power at presidency
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday emphasised the need to exploit alternative sources of energy in order to produce cheap electricity in...