Gwadar Port generates Rs358.1m revenue in three years

The share of China Overseas Ports Holding in Gwadar Int'l Terminal and Gwadar Marine Services is 91pc ISLAMABAD: Gwadar Port has generated a...

‘Pakistan can double its growth through mainstreaming of women’

PM's aide says the govt is trying to equip women with proper skills so that they could earn their livelihood and...

Malaysian business giants to arrive in Pakistan on 22nd

BOI chairman says as many as three MoUs will be signed during the Pak-Malaysia Business Leaders' Roundtable  ISLAMABAD: Top ten Malaysian business giants...

From farms to slums, Indian women on sharp end of job crisis

According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, 90pc of around 10 million jobs lost last year were held by women CHINCHOLI: A few...

‘Govt making fundamental changes in FBR to make it more vibrant’

State minister says efforts are underway to optimise revenues, promote IT-driven processes, and introduce an investment-friendly tax system ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Revenue...

ECC approves Rs1.79bn supplementary grant for North Waziristan TDPs

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a supplementary grant, amounting Rs1.79 billion, for temporarily dislocated persons (TDPs) from...

Govt to install three olive extraction mills, six mobile units

'Olive extraction mills and mobile units will be installed during the next crop season under public-private partnership' ISLAMABAD: The government is set to...

World Bank suggests involvement of more countries in CPEC

Pakistan and India could revitalise their joint chamber of commerce, normalise visa processes, and enter into a dialogue on trade liberalisation...

Govt all set to revamp textile sector: Dawood  

'We are working on a progressive industrial policy that will be compatible with the emerging challenges and will be based on...

PSX closes 64 points lower amid volatility

KARACHI: Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile session on Wednesday, as the indices swung in both directions amid low...

Crisis at India’s Jet worsens as it grounds planes, faces strike

Jet Airways is gasping under debts of more than $1bn and has now been forced to ground a total of 78...

Experts call for tax reforms to achieve economic stability

ISLAMABAD: It is deplorable to note that even today; the industry of Pakistan bears 72pc of the tax burden, while 28pc burden was...

UK unemployment rate hits 44-year low

The British unemployment rate has struck a 44-year low, official data showed Tuesday, despite a broader economic slowdown as Brexit looms. The jobless...

Govt approves Rs290bn national emergency agriculture programme

Info minister says govt will refund Rs2.5bn that were charged additionally by the Sui gas consumers in the shape of inflated...

US factory orders barely rise; shipments fall further

Manufacturing, which accounts for about 12pc of the economy, is losing momentum as the stimulus from last year's $1.5 trillion tax cut...