Trade bodies demand tax exemptions worth Rs 800b: FBR
-Chinese nationals being given NTN, doing business openly: Trade associations
ISLAMABAD: As the trade bodies and associations are giving budget suggestions to the...
Pakistan, IMF reach consensus to finalize bailout package: Asad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Asad Umar has said that Pakistan has reached a consensus with the International Monetary Fund on all issues...
Minister stresses need for technological advancements in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Chaudhary Fawad Hussain has expressed confidence that China and Pakistan together will emerge as leading players in the field of...
Gas tariff likely to increase by 75-80pc, says OGRA chief
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) chairperson has said that the hike in gas price was inevitable and an increase of...
‘Transmission system being improved to meet electricity demand this summer’
ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Omar Ayub Khan has said that transmission system is being improved to meet electricity demand in the summer season.
In an...
Dubai Expo 2020 to give $33bn boost to UAE economy
DUBAI: Dubai's Expo 2020 global trade fair is expected to give the United Arab Emirates an economic boost of over $33 billion, consultants...
US slaps sanctions on alleged new IS financiers
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on financiers with bases in Belgium, Kenya and Turkey on charges they funnelled money internationally...
Goldman Sachs reports lower profits as it eyes Main Street growth
Goldman Sachs reported lower first-quarter earnings Monday on weakness in its traditional trading business as it emphasizes newer consumer-oriented ventures, including a...
Pakistan to avail $6-8bn IMF package, says Asad Umar
IMF delegation to visit Islamabad before end of April to continue discussions on bailout package
Finance minister says World Bank to...
Syed Dilawar Abbas assumes charge as SNGPL board chairman
The newly-appointed Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) Board of Directors Chairman Syed Dilawar Abbas has assumed his charge. He was recently appointed...
China Silk Road Group takes keen interest in PM’s housing project
The company offers to set up a plant for pre-fabricated housing structures in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: China Silk Road Group has expressed a keen...
Ready when you are, EU tells US on trade talks
BRUSSELS: The European Union is ready to starts talks on a trade agreement with the United States and could conclude a deal before...
CDWP recommends three projects worth Rs209bn to ECNEC
Projects include Rs45.9bn transmission line between Pakistan and Tajikistan, Rs85.9bn Balakot Hydropower Project and Rs77bn Karachi BRT Project
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working...
PR to facilitate local automotive industry in procurement of parts
Railways minister says until and unless businessmen come to the forefront, economic challenges cannot be addressed
ISLAMABAD: Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has...
PSX turns green as investors remain upbeat on IMF package
KARACHI: Optimistic sentiments continued to surround the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on the first trading session of the week, as the indices, after...