‘POL prices did not increase much due to tax reduction’
Finance minister says there is no doubt that inflation is there, but it is lower than it was in 2008 and...
Asad Umar to chair ECC meeting tomorrow
The meeting will discuss a 19-point agenda and will review the implementation of decisions taken by the Federal Cabinet
A session of the Economic...
Pakistan inflation hits five-year high, reaches 9.4pc in March
ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation surged to 9.4 per cent on a year-on-year basis in March 2019, as per the statistics of...
Govt increases LNG price by Rs3.5 per kg
After increasing the petroleum products prices, the government has now raised the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LNG) as well, a private...
PM welcomes Qatar’s interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has expressed a keen interest to invest in housing, energy, tourism and airport management sectors of Pakistan,...
OGDC drills six wells, makes two discoveries in six months FY19
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has drilled six new wells and made two discoveries during the first half of the...
500,000 applications received for ‘Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme’
ISLAMABAD:Â About 500,000 applications have so far been received for 'Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme', launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan to provide affordable...
Govt introduces EMI regulations to ensure transparency in payment services
 Asad Umar says digitisation can become a major component towards bringing about a fundamental transformation in Pakistan's economy
SBP deputy governor...
PM’s aide expects Qatari investments in Pakistan soon
Qatar has evinced keen interest for investment in different sectors of Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported on Monday.
The interest was expressed by a...
Bears tighten grip on PSX, index sheds 294 points
KARACHI:Â Bears tightened their grip on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as soon as the session commenced on Monday. Indices kept shedding gains...
French business delegation to arrive in Pakistan on 8th
The delegation will comprise representatives of 20 leading French companies
PESHAWAR:Â A delegation of 20 French companies, led by the MEDEF International,...
China banks post profits but warn of instability
BEIJING: Chinese banks have posted profits for 2018 but warned that domestic and global uncertainties could put downward pressure on the sector...
‘Impact of stabilisation measures begin to unfold’
In view of the shortfalls in revenue collections and escalating security-related expenditures, it is most likely that the target for the...
PM inaugurates nonstop, luxurious Jinnah Express trainÂ
The train will cover the distance between Lahore and Karachi in 15 hours
LAHORE:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday inaugurated the non-stop...
APTMA suggests imposition of 200pc duty on Indian products
ISLAMABAD:Â Following the imposition of 200pc duty by India on all items exported from Pakistan, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has...