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.
Industrialists urge govt to take pragmatic steps for resolution of issues
PESHAWAR: Industrialists have urged the government to take pragmatic steps for resolution of issues to promote industrialization in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The industrialists Association Peshawar (IAP)...
Traders seek revision in Pak-Afghan transit trade agreementÂ
Pak-Afghan govts urged to rationalise tariffs, revise duties and remove complicated regulations hampering mutual tradeÂ
Business community demands aggressive crackdown against dollar mafia
'SBP should devise guidelines for local currency dealers so that only genuine buyers can buy dollars from the open market'
ISLAMABAD:Â The business community has...
Denmark expels two Huawei staff over work permit issues
Denmark has ordered the expulsion of two employees of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei because their residence and work permits were not in order, Copenhagen...
KSE 100 jumps 1,055.41pts, anticipates Pakistan’s greylist removal
The KSE 100 index has gained 1,055.41 points in the very first hour of the trading session here on Wednesday
Uber buys rival Middle Eastern Careem for $3.1bn
Uber will pay $1.4bn in cash and $1.7bn in convertible notes in a deal that gives it full ownership of Careem
Careem's board...
FPCCI vows to support govt in drive against tax evaders
ISLAMABAD:Â The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday vowed to fully support the government in its crackdown on tax evaders,...
‘Flat tax scheme, rent control act to become reality soon’
ISLAMABAD:Â Ensuring the businessmen of Islamabad that a balanced rent control bill would be presented in the parliament soon, Minister of State for Revenue Hammad...
FPCCI laments lack of involvement in policymaking
Chamber president raises serious concerns over rising policy rate, increasing petroleum prices, declining foreign investments and falling exchange rate
ISLAMABAD:Â The Federation of Pakistan Chambers...
Govt discerns over 24,000 properties for privatisation to raise proceeds
The cabinet was informed that around 24,066 properties fell in three brackets, rest house, federal government property and residence
Railways to float int’l tender for Royal Palm Country Club
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Railways is planning to float
an international tender to run the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club on
commercial lines and lease...
Business community laments ‘tax-levied, ambitious’ budget
'Govt said common man will not be affected, but then tax on sugar has been increased to 17pc from 8pc'
Following the conclusion of...
Dawood reviews EODB reforms, stresses close liaison between Centre, provinces
ISLAMABAD:Â Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the reforms undertaken by the government with...
PM’s aide urges UK companies to invest in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â The United Kingdom can promote trade and investment opportunities in Pakistan by investing in competitive sectors, said adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul...
