FBR chief says harassment of taxpayers won’t be allowed
ISLAMABAD:Â Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi said on Tuesday that there would be no raid or harassment of the taxpayers,...
PSX ends flat despite early gains
KARACHI:Â The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the trading session on Tuesday on a positive note but failed to hold its ground and...
China fires back at US with tariff hike on goods worth $60bn
China's rates will target a number of American imports with tariffs rising to as high as 25%, according to a statement by China's cabinet.
Oil tankers ‘sabotaged’ as Gulf tensions soar
Almost all the oil exports of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Iran itself, at least 15 million barrels per day, are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Asad Umar wants IMF accord discussed in parliament
Former finance minister vows to inform the public about discussions he had with IMF before his ouster
Following his appointment as chairman...
Investor facilitation imperative for economic growth: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that the provision of all possible facilities to local and foreign investors was among the...
China hikes tariffs on US goods after Trump warning
BEIJING:Â China said on Monday it would impose higher tariffs on most US imports on a revised $60 billion target list, hitting back...
Motorcycle production falls 10pc to 1.6mn units in eight months
The production of tractors also witnessed a decrease of 30pc, as it went down from 45,576 units in 8MFY18 to 31,879...
NA’s finance committee elects Asad Umar as chairman
ISLAMABAD:Â The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs on Monday unanimously elected MNA Asad Umar as its chairman.
The NA...
Secured transactions registry established at SECP
ISLAMABAD:Â The federal government has entrusted the function of Secured Transaction Registry (STR) for unincorporated entities to the Securities and Exchange Commission of...
Trump warns China not to retaliate against US trade tariffs
WASHINGTON:Â President Donald Trump on Monday warned China not to retaliate after Washington raised punitive duties on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports...
Car sales decline 14pc in April
Over 17,000 passenger cars were sold during the month of April 2019, according to a Pakistan Automotive Manufacturer's Association (PAMA) report. The...
PSX plunges 816 points as IMF deal fails to trigger positivity
KARACHI:Â Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started on a bullish note on Monday amid the perception that the much-awaited announcement regarding...
Two Saudi oil tankers damaged in ‘sabotage attack’ off UAE
RIYADH:Â Two Saudi oil tankers were damaged in a "sabotage attack" off the United Arab Emirates coast, the official Saudi Press Agency reported...
IMF agrees to lend $6bn to Pakistan over three years
---IMF official says programme to support country's growth by reducing imbalances, improving business environment
ISLAMABAD:Â The Pakistani authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...