CPEC to enter ‘new era’ after PM Khan’s visit to Beijing: envoy
'All countries are welcome to join the development of Pakistan's economy'
ISLAMABAD:Â Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing said on Wednesday that the upcoming visit...
K-Electric asked to reduce time period for provision of new connections
ISLAMABAD:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed K-Electric to reduce to one month the time period of providing new electricity connections.
The prime...
Senate panels dismayed over absence of ministers in meetings
Senator Sherry Rehman deplores the performance of planning ministry, says it is not China's job to create an investment-friendly environment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â As...
Climate change lowers Pakistan’s mango produce by 20pc
KARACHI:Â Climate change has affected mango produce in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh and Punjab, by 20pc, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan.
The...
Bears dominate as KSE-100 sheds over 600 points
KARACHI:Â Bears of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) were again successful in capturing the market, as the indices bled for the most part of...
Minister stresses need for technological advancements in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â Information Minister Chaudhary Fawad Hussain has expressed confidence that China and Pakistan together will emerge as leading players in the field of...
Gas tariff likely to increase by 75-80pc, says OGRA chief
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) chairperson has said that the hike in gas price was inevitable and an increase of...
‘Transmission system being improved to meet electricity demand this summer’
ISLAMABAD:Â Power Minister Omar Ayub Khan has said that transmission system is being improved to meet electricity demand in the summer season.
In an...
Dubai Expo 2020 to give $33bn boost to UAE economy
DUBAI:Â Dubai's Expo 2020 global trade fair is expected to give the United Arab Emirates an economic boost of over $33 billion, consultants...
Pakistan to avail $6-8bn IMF package, says Asad Umar
IMF delegation to visit Islamabad before end of April to continue discussions on bailout package
Finance minister says World Bank to...
China Silk Road Group takes keen interest in PM’s housing project
The company offers to set up a plant for pre-fabricated housing structures in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â China Silk Road Group has expressed a keen...
Ready when you are, EU tells US on trade talks
BRUSSELS:Â The European Union is ready to starts talks on a trade agreement with the United States and could conclude a deal before...
CDWP recommends three projects worth Rs209bn to ECNEC
Projects include Rs45.9bn transmission line between Pakistan and Tajikistan, Rs85.9bn Balakot Hydropower Project and Rs77bn Karachi BRT Project
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working...
PR to facilitate local automotive industry in procurement of parts
Railways minister says until and unless businessmen come to the forefront, economic challenges cannot be addressed
ISLAMABAD:Â Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has...
PSX turns green as investors remain upbeat on IMF package
KARACHI:Â Optimistic sentiments continued to surround the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on the first trading session of the week, as the indices, after...