Business community suggests govt to impose coronavirus lockdownÂ
Calls for setting up of special fund to support daily wagersÂ
 LAHORE : The business community on Monday urged the government to announce complete...
SEZs establishment important part of CPEC enrichment, extension
The establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is an important part of the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and is...
PHMA urges govt to ensure job security for textile workers
'Govt must immediately announce a relief package to facilitate textile workers during the shutdown period'
IMF agrees to give tax concession to virus-hit businessesÂ
ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view losses to the national economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has...
Firdous hints two-week lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI:Â As the first coronavirus patient died in Karachi, the Sindh government on Friday urged citizens to practice self-isolation for three days whereas...
SBP announces six relaxations for exporters impacted by COVID-19
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced six different relaxations to help exporters facing declining demand in overseas markets and...
Govt redirects $40m non-utilised WB funds to fight coronavirus
The federal government on Friday redirected $40 million non-utilised funds from World Bank projects that can be used by the federal and...
Bulls return to bourse, lift KSE-100 by 537 points
KARACHI: Stocks staged a handsome recovery after a volatile session on Friday, as the indices oscillated in both directions before closing with...
Companies hit pause button as coronavirus infects economy
Layoffs, cutting costs and halting dividends… companies are scrambling to adapt as the coronavirus emergency hits demand while the draconian measures taken...
SBP removes limit on export consignments’ shipping documents
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), through a statement issued on Thursday, has allowed the exporters to directly dispatch shipping documents...
LESCO asked to ensure subsidised electricity for exporters
LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has asked the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) to revise power tariff to the...
KSE-100 makes smart recovery after shedding over 1,900 points
KARACHI: It was another volatile day at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index slipping below the 29,000-mark during...
Razak announces coronavirus relief package for exportersÂ
Advisor to Prime Minister for Commerce, Textile, Industry, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Daewood has assure exporters the government is fully aware...
SBP’s rate cut will not help improve country’s economy: Hafeez Pasha
Former Federal Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Pasha has said the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has not cut the policy rate keeping...
SECP links short selling with uptick rule in future market
In the wake of COVID-19 and its unprecedented effect on global stock markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in...