Chinese businessmen pledge to invest $5bn in Pakistan
--PM says the sagacity, wisdom and vision of Chinese leadership for peace & development is worth emulating
ISLAMABAD: Chinese business leaders have...
SCCI backs traders’ call for strike against ‘unfair taxation’
PESHAWAR: The Executive Committee of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced complete support to the traders’ strike against the...
WEF president stresses need for public-private partnerships in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: World Economic Forum (WEF) President Børge Brende has stressed the need for more private-public partnerships in Pakistan, saying that the private...
KSE-100 down 202 points amid bearish sentiment
KARACHI: Bearish sentiment surrounded the Pakistan Stock Exchange on the last trading session of the week, as the KSE-100 closed a volatile...
China’s June exports, imports fall as trade war takes heavier toll
BEIJING: China’s exports fell in June as the United States ramped up trade pressure, while imports shrank more than expected, pointing to...
Govt decides to probe Islamabad airport corruption scam
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has decided to initiate an inquiry into the new Islamabad International Airport corruption scam, Aviation Minister Ghulam...
‘Govt’s economic decisions to pay dividends soon’
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Reza Baqir said on Thursday that the country was going through economic difficulties, however, efforts being...
Govt, WEF join hands to close skills gap in Pakistan
--PM announces establishment of ‘National Accelerator on Closing the Skills Gap in Pakistan’
--WEF president lauds govt’s policy direction, especially with regard to...
Parliamentary committee reviews progress on special economic zones
ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) met (in-camera) on Thursday at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of...
Chinese investors urged to cash in on Pakistan’s ‘business-friendly policies’
--Minister says China can help increase Pakistan’s exports by relocating its industries and initiating joint ventures in various fields
ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development...
Senate body calls for legislation to resolve expats’ mobile registration issues
ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications Chairperson Rubina Khalid on Wednesday stressed the need to formulate policy through legislation for...
PM seeks businessmen’s support to revive economy
–Imran says govt undertaking reforms to strengthen economy, enhance FBR’s performance for tax boost
–Says nation needs to change mindset about taxation, imperative for...
Ministry fails to appoint EDB chief executive despite PM’s orders
ISLAMABAD: Despite clear directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has failed to appoint a chief...
Malaysian PM stresses need to enhance trade ties with Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Malaysia and Pakistan enjoy excellent trade relations and both countries have tremendous potential to increase bilateral trade from the existing level,...
Overseas Pakistanis remitted $21.84bn in FY19
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has witnessed a 19.68pc increase in remittances during the fiscal year 2019, as compared to the corresponding period of last...