Why are Pakistanis less productive than the Chinese and even the Indians? And how to fix it
In the year 2000, Pakistan’s labour productivity exceeded that of both China and India. A decade later, China had more than doubled...
Can Hamdard thrive in the era of the millennial consumer?
It is an ad that relies on contrasts: a product as traditionally Pakistani as Hamdard’s Rooh Afza being consumed by non-Pakistanis in...
Food delivery is the hardest challenge in logistics. That’s why this startup went into it first
When it comes to food, Lahore has never held back. The streets of Anarkali, old Lahore, or the busy M.M. Alam Road...
Indonesia formally grants immediate market access for 20 Pakistani products
ISLAMABAD: Indonesia has issued a formal notification for the correction of Indonesia-Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement (IP-PTA) by offering immediate market access for 20...
FATF terms Pakistan’s progress ‘limited’, calls for swift completion of action plan
It directed Pakistan to demonstrate that remedial actions and sanctions be applied in cases of AML/CFT violations and that these actions have an effect on AML/CFT compliance by financial institutions
Olive cultivation in Pakistan set to receive boost after arrival of 100,000 plants from Turkey & Spain
The promotion of olive cultivation on a commercial basis has been given go-ahead under the ambit of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)
Hyundai Nishat set to unveil two vehicles on Saturday
Hyundai-Nishat Motors is considering starting its operations with the sale of fully loaded sports utility vehicle (SUV)-Santa Fe & the second variant to be unveiled includes Grand Starex, a 12-seat light commercial vehicle (LCV) for commuting purposes
Pakistan, IMF likely to conclude talks by April
Sources claim that IMF would lend $10 billion to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are likely to conclude talks...
Current account deficit nosedives 48% MoM to $809m in January
During the first seven months (July-January) of the financial year 2018-19, the current account deficit declined by 17% year-on-year (YoY) to $8.424 billion
Pakistan, Belgium sign MoU for cooperation in business, investment
This is for the first time that all the three regions of Belgium have jointly signed an MoU with any other...
Samsung announces folding phone with 5G at nearly $2,000
All of the Galaxy series of rigid phones except the 5G will be available from March 8, with the S10+ priced from $1,000, the S10 priced from $900 and the smaller S10e from $750.
U.S., China sketch outlines of deal to end trade war: sources
Lower-level officials held a round of talks in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday. They will be joined on Thursday by the top level negotiators, led by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He.
Pakistan’s fiscal deficit soars to 1.03tr in six months
Govt struggles to restrict the budget deficit despite introducing two mini-budgets in last six months
Country’s expenditures stood at Rs3.36tr (8.7pc...
Sindh Business Registration Portal launched
Sindh CM says his govt is committed to adopting policies that could create an enabling environment for the private sector
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Pakistan mulling to slap 200% regulatory duty on Indian imports: Report
Earlier this week it was reported Pakistan’s cement exporters have been directed to recall their containers which were set for India, upon the request of Indian importers after their government imposed a 200% increase in duty on several products