Reforms to bring economic growth, improve revenue system: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the
basic purpose of bringing reforms was to accelerate economic growth, improve
revenue system and restore the confidence...
Harassment on account of revenue collection must stop: RCCI
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Saboor Malik on Monday urged the government must realise the ground realities of common businessmen and...
PSX honours three Pakistani companies for inclusion in Forbes ‘Asia’s Best Under A Billion’ list
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony on Monday to honour the achievements of three listed companies based in Pakistan that...
At G7, a warning about economic outlook as US debt crisis looms
Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations warned on Saturday of mounting economic uncertainty, in a subdued end to a three-day meeting...
Facebook releases 3rd edition of small business report
SANS FRANCISCO: Facebook has released its third edition of Global State of Small Business Report, a research collaboration with the World Bank and the...
Nestle profit surged 41.6pc to $10bn in 2018
ZURICH: Swiss food giant Nestle said on Thursday that profits surged last year, boosted by income from the disposal of businesses, and it would consider...
KP traders demand round-the-clock opening of businesses
PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Engr Maqsood Anwar Pervaiz on Saturday complained that despite clear directions from the federal government...
Facebook plans its own currency for over two billion users
The digital currency, called Libra, is scheduled to launch sometime in the next six to 12 months
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook already rules daily communication for...
Business community lauds Saudi investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's business community on Tuesday lauded Saudi Arabia’s commitment to investing billions of dollars into the dwindling economy of Pakistan.
Federation of Pakistan Chambers...
Business community laments ‘exorbitant’ surge in POL prices
'Increase in POL prices will further escalate the cost of industrial production and will spur inflationary trend which has already reached 9.4pc'
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of...
Traders warn of anti-govt drive if demands are not met by month-end
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran on Saturday gave the government a deadline till July 31 to meet their demands after the traders took to the...
PM meets US companies’ reps, vows investor facilitation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that the government was fully committed to extending all-out facilities to the local and foreign investors.
Talking...
After tower sharing agreement, Edotco and Zong partner for 4G coverage
Edotco Pakistan Private Limited (edotco Pakistan) on Friday signed a long-term agreement with Zong 4G to collaborate on multiple projects that would strengthen 4G...
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
Abraaj founder, managing partner arrested on fraud charges
NEW YORK/LONDON: The chief executive and a managing partner of the collapsed Dubai private equity firm Abraaj Capital Ltd were arrested on the United States...
