Shutting shop by 8PM: Do market closures really do anything?
The decision of marketplace closure at 8pm is not simply a measure of energy conservation but also a careful utilisation of foreign exchange
MoC inaugurates National Compliance Centre, first of its kind in Pakistan
Launching ceremony held in Islamabad on April 19
NA body recommends approval of Trademark (Amendment) Bill, 2023
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee of Commerce on Tuesday recommended the approval of the Trademark (Amendment) Bill, 2023, with slight amendments...
Malls consider reducing rental waivers as Covid-19 cases decline
KARACHI: As the coronavirus cases decrease in the country, leading malls may be looking towards reducing waivers on rentals which poses a...
PTI’s economic team to be largely Karachi-centric
The appointments of heads of key financial institutions are also expected to be from Karachi, the economic hub of the country.
Economists, business community welcome Imran Khan’s pledges for economy, good governance
ISLAMABAD: While the incoming government of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) is going to immediately face a dire economic situation, economists have welcomed the...
Commerce division holds public-private consultation on gender, trade policy
ISLAMABAD: The trade policy wing of the commerce division held a Public-Private Sector Consultation on Gender and Trade Policy at the Pakistan...
Thorough plan underway to take Pakistan out of FATF grey list
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has prepared a comprehensive plan to exclude the country from the grey list of the Financial Action Task...
Pakistan failed to sign any FTA’s in the last 5 years
ISLAMABAD: Although the government of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) started the negotiations on various trade agreements including the Free Trade Agreement...
FBR for AEO programme to boost trade
In order to remove the hurdles in cross-border trade, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to make rules regarding the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme.
Biggest international home textile exhibition to be held in Frankfurt
KARACHI: Heimtextil, the world biggest textile exhibition for home and contract textiles, will be held from 8 to 11 January 2019 in Frankfurt...
Chinese automaker plans to bring electric vehicles in Pakistan
HEFEI: JAC Motor, a Chinese state-owned automobile and commercial manufacturer based in Anhui province, is planning to introduce electric vehicles in the...
Govt borrowed $1.5 billion from China from July to April
ISLAMABAD: The government has borrowed $1.5 billion from China in the first ten months of current fiscal year 2018-19.
Documents show that China...
Financial management key to successful businesses: SMEDA
LAHORE: Financial management is the main driving key to run a successful business. It was unanimously observed by the speakers while addressing...
Siemens boosts manufacturing in Pakistan with new line for power technology
KARACHI: Siemens has strengthened local manufacturing in Pakistan with a new production line for the company’s latest technology in air-insulated switchgear, the...