Won’t discriminate in provision of relief funds, PM Imran assures
PM says in order for lockdown to be successful, govt will have to provide food at people’s doorsteps
Traders fear colossal losses amid closure of Pak-Afghan borders
‘A large number of freight vehicles that were earlier issued gate passes are not being allowed to cross Torkham border’
No govt authority mandated to check quality of sanitisers, masks
ISLAMABAD: While Science & Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry claims to be inspecting the "quality" of hand sanitisers across the country, there is...
ICCI hails PM’s incentive package for real estate sector
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan for announcing an “incentive package” for the...
Virus lockdowns leave poultry industry on the verge of collapse
'Due to the closure of marriage halls and restaurants, poultry industry is incurring a daily loss of around Rs1bn'
KP businessmen lament ‘undue delay’ in payment of refunds
PESHAWAR: The business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expressed grave concern over undue delay in the payment of outstanding refunds under the...
Govt striving hard to avert economic crisis amid virus outbreak: minister
ISLAMABAD: Science & Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Saturday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was striving hard to safeguard the...
SBP extends relief package to borrower availing loans under refinance schemes
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan extended its relief package to borrowers availing loans under six refinance schemes, according to a statement...
Steel sector ignored in PM’s ‘special package’ for construction industry
ISLAMABAD: While announcing a “special package” for the construction industry on Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khan completely ignored the steel sector, which...
‘Economic stimulus’: PM gives major tax relief to construction sector
–Govt grants construction sector status of industry, won’t ask them about ‘source of income’ this year
–Imran says govt has to strike a...
ICT allows mobile banking merchants to operate for another five days
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate the general public, particularly those who remit money to their native areas after receiving salaries, the...
Govt striving to resolve liquidity issues faced by industrial sector: Dawood
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Textile Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday that the government has offered up to...
Chemical manufacturers urge govt to facilitate clearance of goods
LAHORE: Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers Association (PCMA) Chairman Abrar Ahmad has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan and Adviser to PM on Commerce Abdul...
Pakistan’s economic growth faces headwinds in 2020, recovery in 2021: ADB
ISLAMABAD: Economic growth in Pakistan is expected to slow to 2.6 percent this year due to ongoing stabilisation efforts, slower growth in...
World Bank approves $160b emergency aid to fight Covid-19
The World Bank has approved 160 billion dollar emergency aid over 15 months to help countries deal with the impact of the...