Apple explores moving 15-30pc of production capacity from China: report

Apple Inc has asked its major suppliers to assess the cost implications of moving 15 per cent to 30pc of their production...
Apple

Apple craze draws long queues at opening of first India store

About 200 Apple (AAPL.O) fans hoping to be among the lucky few to enter the tech giant's first retail store in India gathered...

Punjab govt to introduce Smart Regulations Act for investors’ facilitation

Provincial minister says govt intervention in private businesses will be reduced LAHORE: Punjab Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that...

IMF’s $3bn tranche to Argentina on hold as talks go on

The local peso currency has lost more than half its value against the US dollar this year as concerns swirled over the government’s ability to pay its debt obligations next year.
Taxation

Informal market expands as organized sector shrinks under tax pressure

Writing for Dawn, author Nasir Jamal explains that Pakistan's poor tax revenues, which are below 10 percent of GDP and among the...

PSX warns against short selling, brokers dismayed

The official added that without this speculative activity, the prices would improve and the index would start moving upwards.

LCCI pays homage to golden jubilee members

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday organised a ceremony to recognise the services of its Golden Jubilee Members,...

Coal Power helps Pakistan cut power tariff by Rs10 per unit 

These projects also have helped Pakistan reduce its heavy dependence on gas and LNG power plants, which account for 50 per cent of total installed capacity.

Business community confident ahead of Saudi crown prince’s visit

Businessmen laud the leadership of PM Imran Khan and his commitment towards ensuring transparency in Pakistan KARACHI: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation...

KP businessmen demand immediate release of income tax refunds

PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Saturday demanded the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately release income...

Foreign investors urge govt to address anomalies in 2023-24 Budget

Foreign investors have expressed their concerns to the government regarding certain flaws in the 2023-24 budget. They are urging the government to...

Countries scramble after Thomas Cook collapse strands travellers

The collapse of British travel operator Thomas Cook TCG.L has left hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers abroad and forced governments and insurers...

Restaurants’ boycott against Foodpanda expands to major cities

KARACHI: Restaurant owners of major cities of the country have joined a boycott against Foodpanda as the food delivery company has allegedly...

Invitation to Saudi company to invest in corporate farming pick up pace

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan looks to fast track the invitation process for corporate farming, especially to Saudi companies to invest in the country's agriculture...

Sri Lanka keen to enhance trade ties with Pakistan: envoy

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), in collaboration with the Sri Lankan High Commission, organised a 'catalogue show' at...