Pakistan briefs IMF, WB and ADB officials on economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, who is currently on a visit to Washington DC...
‘Canadian companies mull investments in Pakistan’s energy sector’
ISLAMABAD:Â Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Wendy Gilmour said on Friday that Canadian companies are looking forward to investing in Pakistan, especially in...
Experts stress bold decisions to avert FATF scare
ISLAMABAD:Â As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has directed Islamabad to take more measures for the complete elimination of terror financing and...
PLTL annuls LNG terminal agreement with PGPCL
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Terminals Limited (PLTL) has terminated the operation and service agreement (OSA) of the LNG re-gasification terminal with Pakistan Gas...
Food imports down 24pc, exports up 14pc in Q1 FY20
Food group imports into the country during the first quarter of the current financial year (July-Sept 2019-20) decreased considerably by 24.7pc, whereas...
Pakistan, China agree to enhance cooperation in fisheries, tourism sectors
ISLAMABAD:Â Planning Secretary Zafar Hasan has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was progressing satisfactorily, as a lot of challenges related to...
KSE-100 falls flat amid volatility
KARACHI:Â After trading in the green zone for a brief period, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell in the grip of bears on...
FATF gives Pakistan until February to act against terror financing
The FinanÂcial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday formally announced that Pakistan will remain on its grey list till February 2020.
As the...
SBP reserves increase $56m to stand at $7.8bn
The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank increased 0.72pc on a weekly basis, according to data released by the State...
Foreign investment surges 137pc in 1Q FY20
Total foreign investment into the country jumped by 137pc, or $512 million, in the first three months of the financial year 2019-20,...
Govt to establish Customs Authority to curb smuggling
ISLAMABAD:Â The government has decided to establish a Customs Authority, besides developing a pool to collect data and information regarding smuggling and similar...
FPCCI lauds govt for establishing CPEC Authority
KARACHI:Â The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has hailed Prime Minister Imran Khan for establishing the China Pakistan Economic...
Exporters urged to tap China’s gemstone market
LAHORE:Â Pakistan-China Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Zarak Khan said on Thursday that Pakistan has the potential to export quality...
IMF team stresses ‘simpler taxation system’ in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A technical mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which previously held meetings with the officials of Federal Board of Revenue...
CDWP approves nine projects worth Rs40bn
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved nine projects worth Rs40 billion and recommended two projects worth Rs55.5 billion to the...