Friday, January 16, 2026

Perturbed PM seeks energy ministry’s report on prevalent gas crisis

ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of the prevalent gas crisis, Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought a report from the Ministry of Energy which failed to...

PSX sheds 172 points amid dull activity

Trading volumes decreased significantly from 205m in the preceding session to 137m KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another volatile session on Thursday, as...

TPB gives due consideration to budget proposals :Razak 

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has said the budget proposals, forwarded by different stakeholders, would be given due...

Ukraine ambassador urges Pakistani businessmen to intensify bilateral collaboration

ISLAMABAD The Ukrainian Ambassador Volodymyr Lakomov Saturday invited Pakistani businessmen to intensify collaboration with Ukrainian partners in various sectors of industry and agriculture. During his visit...

Consecutive rain spells to enhance production of bumper crops

'Due to favourable weather conditions, bumper wheat output of over 25.5 million tonnes is expected during the current season ISLAMABAD: The consecutive rain spells that...

KSE-100 ends with 385-point gain amid low turnover

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the trading week on a positive note with the indices maintaining their positions in the green zone right...

Workers decry govt’s plan of privatisation of PIA, Steel Mill

KARACHI: A representative gathering of the labour here on Saturday expressed serious concerns on the proposed plans to privatise Pakistan Steel Mill and state-owned...

Car sales drop 25pc in 2019 

Car sales in the country jumped by 23pc on a month-on-month basis to 12,100 units in Dec 2019, as compared to Nov 2019. However,...

MoE directed to determine impact of US sanctions on Iran

The recommendations to be provided by MoE will constitute part of the new government’s economic and trade relations overseas in midst of regional and international relationships between major global powers, especially after the US pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran, said a senior official

Pakistan jumps 11 places to 136th in WB ease of doing business index 2019

Pakistan has improved business climate for SMEs

Proposed amnesty scheme to allow liquidation of foreign assets

ISLAMABAD: Foreign assets can be liquidated and repatriated to Pakistan if they are deposited into a bank account or invested in Pakistan Banao Certificate or...

Pakistan meets conditions to get next $500 million from IMF

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan on Tuesday reached a staff-level agreement that Pakistan had completed reforms required for the release of...

Govt urged to facilitate transportation of coal as demand increases

'Govt should provide a dedicated cargo rail track to connect Port Qasim with other cities, as it will minimise pollution and reduce transportation...

Engro suggests radical reforms to make fertiliser subsidy equitable

LAHORE: Engro Fertilizers has urged the government to focus on creating a smart, pointed subsidy system for fertilisers that would benefit agriculturists most in...
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Business community suggests govt to impose coronavirus lockdown 

Calls for setting up of special fund to support daily wagers   LAHORE : The business community on Monday urged the government to announce complete lockdown across...