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...

UK retailer Wilko collapses, putting 12,000 jobs at risk

British discount retailer Wilko said it has fallen into administration on Thursday, a form of creditor protection that puts its 12,000 jobs...

WB team visits LCCI to think up ways for agri development

LAHORE: A four-member of the World Bank's Strengthening Markets for Agriculture & Rural Transformation in Punjab (SMART) programme called on Lahore Chamber...

Musk says Twitter is roughly breaking even, has 1,500 employees

Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday the social media company is "roughly breaking even," as most of its advertisers have...

KCCI rejects hike in power tariff, demands immediate withdrawal

KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) President Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan has said that the announcement of up to Rs2.80 per...

APTMA invites Primark to open office in Pakistan

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has invited Primark, an international fashion retailer, to open offices in Pakistan.  A delegation of...

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...

Govt urged to safeguard local industry

'Govt should instruct all business-related departments to focus on resolving key issues of the industry' ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President...

Daraz launches ‘DExports’ programme to facilitate local traders

In collaboration with Alibaba, Daraz has launched 'DExports', a programme that will give local sellers the opportunity to list their products on...

Former central bank chief warns debt restructuring for Pakistan will be “very difficult”

According to an article in Dawn, former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr Reza Baqir, has warned that debt...

China’s Lenovo revenue falls for third consecutive quarter as PC demand slumps

China's Lenovo Group Ltd (0992.HK) on Wednesday reported a 24% fall in revenue for the January-March quarter, meeting market expectations, as demand for...

Lira sell-off poses no risk to Turkey’s banks, Finance Minister Albayrak says

The lira’s 42 percent drop this year has driven up the cost of servicing that debt and investors fear banks could be hit by a wave of rising bad loans.

Standard Chartered bumps up bitcoin forecast to $120,000

Top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $50,000 this year and $120,000 by the end of 2024 Standard Chartered (STAN.L) said on Monday, predicting the...

RCCI to hold ‘gems & jewellery exhibition’ on 23rd

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Malik Shahid Saleem said on Tuesday that the chamber would organise a three-day 'gems...

K-Electric, NIP sign Rs1.8bn agreement for construction of grid station at BQIP

KE will ensure the provision of electricity for under-construction industrial units before they go into full production KARACHI: The government was committed to creating an...