Centre, provinces asked to develop consensus on food standards

Govt calls for establishment of a single uniform standard to enhance interprovincial trade ISLAMABAD: As the centre and provinces are yet to develop...

‘Govt strongly believes in regional economic integration’

Finance minister says the govt is focusing on the provision of social services to all citizens across the country ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad...

Tax reforms imperative for durable progress: PM  

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday termed the existing taxation system “unjust” and called for its reformation in order to achieve durable...

Govt approves Rs2bn worth Ramazan relief package

ECC okays supplementary grant of Rs1b for FBR in order to boost its revenue collection capacity ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of...

Pakistan to offer gas fields to foreign explorers, investors

'More than 30 onshore gas blocks have been identified and the govt plans to auction a large chunk of them in...

Monal restaurant’s owner becomes first entrepreneur to receive ‘Pride of Performance’ award

ISLAMABAD: Owner of Islamabad's Monal restaurant, Luqman Ali Afzal, became the first Pakistani to be awarded a Pride of Performance award for 'entrepreneurship',...

Pakistan becomes signatory to TAPI pipeline’s Host Government Agreement

Minister says groundbreaking of the project could be held in Pakistan this year ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan have inked the finalised version of...

Pakistan receives $1bn from UAE

Following the fresh financial assistance, Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves have crossed $15.9bn mark KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday received...

Pakistan military eyes key role developing giant copper and gold mine

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's military is taking a key role in the development of one of the world's biggest untapped copper and gold deposits, which...

Cutlery exports decrease 3pc in seven months FY19

ISLAMABAD: The cutlery exports from the country decreased by 3.08pc during the first seven months of the current fiscal year as against the...

Mitsubishi keen to enhance investments in Pakistan, PM told

PM reiterates his commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for foreign investors ISLAMABAD: Kimihide Ando, the chief executive of Japan's largest trading company,...

Malaysia Airlines could be sold or shut down: PM

The airline has been on the ropes since 2014 when Flight MH370 disappeared and MH17 was shot down by a Russian-made missile...

PSX ends lower as bearish sentiment persists

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday was once again under the curse of bears, as investors preferred to stay away from...

Pakistan, Turkmenistan to form JWG on electricity transmission line

'Govt envisions opening new vistas of regional electricity trade, besides offering exponential investment opportunities to entrepreneurs' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan will establish a...

Business community lauds signing of Pak-Turkey Strategic Economic Framework 

ISLAMABAD: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Engr Daroo Khan Achakzai appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani and Turkish government...