CPEC to boost economic activities, create two million jobs till 2030
Currently, most of the CPEC projects are categorized as infrastructure development. It will require civil engineers, mechanical, electrical and other related disciplines of engineering
Stocks end lower as investors remain cautious ahead of Eid holidays
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) moved within a narrow range ahead of Eid holidays, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing a lacklustre session...
Hafeez Shaikh stresses int’l cooperation in fight against coronavirus
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Monday that international community's support was imperative to deal...
Pakistan’s mobile imports grew 14.38 percent during 1st half of FY 2017-18
LAHORE: Pakistan’s mobile phone imports during first half of financial year 2017-18 increased 14.38 percent, touching $376.498 million against $329.177 million in corresponding period...
Minister refutes claims of abandoning $6.5b IMF bailout
Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha, dismissed rumors of Pakistan's withdrawal from the $6.5 billion IMF bailout program. Talks...
Singaporean investors keen to become part of CPEC
'Business community of Singapore can take advantage of Pakistan's geographic location as a center point to the South Asian, Central Asian, Gulf and...
Current account deficit increases to $6.13b as per SBP figures
In figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday, it was revealed that the current account deficit for the first nine...
China confident it can clinch U.S. trade pact, Trump demands “real deal”
In a brief statement on its website, the ministry said China would try to work quickly to implement specific issues already agreed upon, as both sides “actively promote the work of negotiations within 90 days in accordance with a clear timetable and road map”
Trade deficit forecast to reach $26.9b in next FY 2017-18
For the upcoming financial year (FY) 2017-18, the economic growth rate has been forecast to reach 6pc on the basis of growth in commodity...
SBP likely to hike interest rate in upcoming MPC meeting
As inflation remains elevated, the central bank may raise the policy rate by up to 150 basis points.
Vitol partnering with Total on setting up LNG import facility in Karachi
LONDON/ISLAMABAD/DHAKA: Vitol is targeting Southeast Asia’s booming liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets to boost sales and catch up with rival commodity traders by developing...
US lifts tariffs on 400 Chinese products, Trump wants ‘complete’ trade deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said his administration was “making a lot of progress” with China on Friday, as deputy-level trade talks continued for...
‘Another 20 VIP passenger trains to hit the rails soon’
Sh Rasheed says with the same amount spent on the 27km orange line train, he could have laid a new track across Pakistan
FAISALABAD: Railways...
Pakistan needs to tap potential of off-grid solar industry
ISLAMABAD: An energy conference organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Wednesday saw participants emphasizing on taking advantage of Pakistan’s off-grid solar power...
Remittances grow 13.2pc in 1st quarter FY19
Inflows crossed $5bn mark in a quarter for the first time
ISLAMABAD: The workers' remittances witnessed a robust growth of 13.2pc during the first quarter...
