Amazon plans to trim employee stock awards amid tough economy
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O)Â said it would reduce employee stock awards, a part of its compensation plan, as the e-commerce giant navigates an uncertain...
Pakistan’s inflation rate ringing alarm bells amid financial turmoil
The inflation rate in Pakistan has always been on the high side since the last couple of years. The average Pakistani has...
Abraaj founder released from custody after $19 million bail payment
Arif Naqvi will have to surrender his Pakistani passport, wear an electronic tag and remain under 24-hour curfew
LONDON:Â Arif Naqvi, the Pakistani...
‘Gas load shedding hampering Karachi’s export industry’
The owners of export-oriented businesses are facing adversity as they are unable to deliver their export orders due to gas load shedding...
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...
Asian shares tripped up by new U.S. tariff threat
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to announce new tariffs on about $200 billion on Chinese imports as early as Monday.
Trade bodies urged to supplement govt’s export enhancement drive
ISLAMABAD:Â Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO) Director General Waqar Ahmad Shah has called upon the trade bodies and associations to supplement the...
PM’s aide vows representation of business community in policymaking
ISLAMABAD:Â A delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) called on Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul...
BMP sees ‘tough competition’ in upcoming FPCCI election
KARACHI:Â The elections of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for the year 2020 would be held on December 27,...
Expats offer business facilitation centre in UAE to help Pakistani entrepreneurs
'Business centre will enable Pakistani businessmen to register their companies and small start-ups free of cost'
ISLAMABAD:Â Business Star Center and Zamana Group of...
PSM privatisation process to commence once again
It has been speculated that around 5 to 6 international firms have approached the federal government to reach an arrangement for the privatisation and revival of PSM.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to sign MoUs on drug control, renewable energy: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are set to sign various Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of...
PTEA demands immediate resdressal of export-related challenges
'Stuck-up liquidity in refund regime, non-availability of subsidy on energy supplies and imposition of taxes on raw materials have adversely impacted...
‘FBR to form committee for redressal of business community’s woes’
--'No one will be allowed to harass the business community and if anybody dares to do so, he will be kicked out of...
Chinese firm keen to help Pakistan in waste management
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese company has expressed a keen interest in making investments in Pakistan’s waste management sector.
Talking to APP in Beijing, the...