Parliamentary committee reviews progress on special economic zones
ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) met (in-camera) on Thursday at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of...
Chinese investors urged to cash in on Pakistan’s ‘business-friendly policies’
--Minister says China can help increase Pakistan’s exports by relocating its industries and initiating joint ventures in various fields
ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development...
Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market
TOKYO: A simmering diplomatic row with Japan is threatening South Korea’s output of components that drive smartphones and computer displays, which analysts...
India-US trade talks to restart with little sign of compromise
NEW DELHI: Indian and US trade negotiators will meet on
Friday, with little sign of a compromise on a series of protectionist measures
taken...
Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook’s crypto project
LONDON: Bitcoin dipped almost 8pc on Thursday, extending losses the day after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell called for a halt...
Stocks stay flat in range-bound trading
KARACHI: Amidst lack of positive triggers and times of economic uncertainty, the investors of Pakistan Stock Exchange endured another range-bound session on...
Groundbreaking of much-delayed Coastal Oil Refinery this year: official
--'The project, expected to be completed by the end of 2023, will refine around 250,000 barrels of oil per day'
ISLAMABAD: The...
China says US trade issues are ‘definitely’ resolvable
BEIJING: China said on Thursday that the thorny trade
issues plaguing relations with the United States are resolvable after fractious
talks between the economic...
Senate body calls for legislation to resolve expats’ mobile registration issues
ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications Chairperson Rubina Khalid on Wednesday stressed the need to formulate policy through legislation for...
PM seeks businessmen’s support to revive economy
–Imran says govt undertaking reforms to strengthen economy, enhance FBR’s performance for tax boost
–Says nation needs to change mindset about taxation, imperative for...
NAB arrests Sindh Bank president, others in fake accounts case
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday arrested the president, vice president, director and ex-president of Sindh Bank in the fake accounts...
Ministry fails to appoint EDB chief executive despite PM’s orders
ISLAMABAD: Despite clear directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has failed to appoint a chief...
Malaysian PM stresses need to enhance trade ties with Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Malaysia and Pakistan enjoy excellent trade relations and both countries have tremendous potential to increase bilateral trade from the existing level,...
Asad Umar becomes NDC member
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed former finance minister Asad Umar as member of the National Development Council (NDC), said a...
ADB holds consultative session on country partnership strategy
LAHORE: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday held a consultative session on the ADB Country Partnership Strategy (2020-2024).
ADB Pakistan Country Director...