Ahead of WB team’s visit, govt confident of improving Pakistan’s EOBD ranking
'Integration of SECP with Punjab and Sindh business registration portals has reduced the time and process for company registration'
'Complete automation...
BOI stresses concerted efforts for development of SEZs
Provinces asked to chalk out best competitive models for industrial development in SEZs
ISLAMABAD: As the provinces are not fully cooperating with the...
FPCCI laments lack of involvement in policymaking
Chamber president raises serious concerns over rising policy rate, increasing petroleum prices, declining foreign investments and falling exchange rate
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of...
Overseas Pakistanis remit $16.1bn in nine months FY19
A growth of 8.74pc as compared to $14.8bn received during the same period of FY18
KARACHI: Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $16.09 billion in the...
Govt to revive PSM under public-private partnership
'The rights of PSM employees will remain intact and all existing workers will be retained'
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul...
Czech business delegation to explore Pakistani market in June
'The Czech delegation, which will be led by its Ministry of Commerce, will explore possibilities of JVs and business collaborations in...
‘Development of Balochistan among govt’s top priorities’
Minister says govt envisions developing intermediate cities for expansion of economic activities and to mitigate the influx of migrants to main...
PSX sheds 550 points amid fears of economic slowdown
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), following a weak start, caved into selling pressure on Wednesday, as yesterday's relief rally failed to carry...
In new attack, Trump threatens more tariffs against European Union
BRUSSELS/PARIS/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose US tariffs on $11 billion worth of European Union products, heightening tensions...
Govt disbursed Rs27bn to provinces in seven months FY19
Punjab received Rs3.24bn, Sindh Rs7.07bn, KP Rs10.48bn and Balochistan Rs6.41bn on account of royalty and excise duty on natural gas, development...
Medium-term economic framework launched without any homework: sources
'The draft of the three-year plan was actually prepared by two consultants of Asian Development Bank'
ISLAMABAD: Sources have claimed that the...
IMF cuts global growth estimate to 3.3pc as world economy loses steam
WASHINGTON: The global economy is facing a "delicate moment," beset with risks as the recovery loses steam amid trade tensions, Brexit and other...
Govt urged to facilitate furniture sector in upcoming budget
PFC chief says it is the govt's responsibility to patronise the local industry by discouraging the import of furniture items
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Furniture...
Honda launches 10th generation Civic 2019 in Pakistan
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited (HACPL) has launched the eagerly-awaited Civic 2019 – 10th generation, in Pakistan.
Following the values that created the...
Senate body okays Finance Division’s Rs18.77bn budget under PSDP 2019-20
ISLAMABAD: Senate's Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved the budgetary proposals of the Finance Division that had...