Hafeez Shaikh reviews NSW plans, suggests swift implementation
Pakistan is required, under WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, to establish NSW by 2022.
National Savings to revise, set ambitious saving targets for May
Profit rate of return for specialised savings schemes like “Bahbood Savings Certificates” and “Pensioners’ Benefit Account” has also been revised upward and fixed at 14.28 per cent respectively
Iran to continue oil exports despite US ban
Fars news agency reported that 70,000 barrels were sold at $60.68 a barrel. Iran does not reveal the identity of private buyers on the energy exchange because they might be targeted by US penalties.
China to update negative list for foreign investment
China is expected to release a trimmed version of the negative list for foreign investment to expand market access for foreign investors.
Petrol prices remain unchanged, at least for now
In its summary, OGRA had suggested Rs14.37 per litre increase in petrol prices, Rs4.89 per litre increase in diesel prices, Rs7.46 per litre in kerosene oil and Rs6.40 per litre hike in Light diesel prices.
Shahid Afridi sued by Master Beverages for violating agreement
LAHORE: Master Beverages and Foods Limited has brought a lawsuit against cricketer Shahid Afridi as Afridi had signed a contract with Master...
FBR needs Rs1,400bn in two months to meet revenue target
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has to collect around Rs1,400 billion in the last two months of the current fiscal...
Govt kept gas prices low despite OGRA suggesting increase: Omar Ayub
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Omar Ayub Khan on Tuesday said that despite Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) suggesting gas price...
Dollar remains unchanged in interbank, closes at Rs141.39
ISLAMABAD: The exchange rate of Dollar remained constant in interbank and was traded at Rs141.39, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on...
PSX sheds 241 points to close at 36,784
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday continued to observe bearish trend as KSE-100 index plunged by 241.83 points (0.65 per...
Gold price increases by Rs100, closes at Rs69,000 per tola
ISLAMABAD: According to Karachi Sarafa Association, the per tola price of 24 karat gold Tuesday witnessed increase of Rs100 and was traded...
FBR must simplify existing laws to promote trade with neighbours: Hafeez Sheikh
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
SECP warns public against dealing with dubious company
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has cautioned the public to be aware of unauthorised activities of Ms Galaxy...
Blackmores brings natural health initiative to Pakistan
The people of Pakistan have always maintained a strong belief in natural remedies and Blackmores looks to bring its natural health initiative...
Ride-sharing app Bykea raises $5.7 million in Series A funding
Bykea, a technology platform for on-demand transport and related services, announced Tuesday that it has completed a $5.7 million Series A round...