China-U.S. trade talks ‘making a final sprint’: state media
U.S. duties on $200 billion in imports from China are set to rise to 25 percent from 10 percent if there is no deal by March 1 to address U.S. demands that China curb forced technology transfers and better enforce intellectual property rights
New aviation policy to be forwarded for approval to federal cabinet next month
The aviation secretary said the new policy would provide more facilities and procedures would be eased to attract more airlines to Pakistan
Withholding tax collection on profit from government securities nosedives 25%
During July-January of current FY19, the collection of withholding tax from banking deposits soared 221% and counterbalanced the fall in tax collection from profit on government securities
Pakistan gets ready to woo Saudi crown prince
Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to sign a record investment package with Pakistan, including a $10 billion refinery and oil complex for the strategic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea
Foreign minister urges German entities to benefit from Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies
The foreign minister appreciated the trade and investment relations and welcomed the entry of Volkswagen into the Pakistani market
Efforts underway for removing impediments in bilateral trade between Pakistan & Russia
The Russian ambassador to Pakistan said the country was initiating work on an offshore gas pipeline in Pakistan, which would enable in resolving energy issues in upcountry areas
Total external debt & liabilities soar to $99.1 billion by end of December 2018
During the first half (July-December) of FY19, the government procured $11.3 billion loans from several countries compared to $8.6 billion till the end of June last year
Pakistan to take another $1.4 billion loan to curb power sector arrears
Electricity shortages have eased in the last 12 months but years of mismanagement and funding shortfalls for subsidies have led to accumulated power sector payment arrears, or “circular debt”, soaring to 1.4 trillion rupees ($10.1 billion)
‘Pakistani graduates from China can play vital role in CPEC’
ISLAMABAD: Planning and Statistics Division Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar has emphasised the need to maintain a database of Pakistani students and graduates from...
Senate body directs mechanism to improve quality of exportable items
ISLAMABAD: Senate's Standing Committee on Statistics on Friday recommended the introduction of a mechanism to improve the quality of Pakistani products in the...
Pakistani exports to KSA fall by $200m in five years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's export to Saudi Arabia has plunged by $200 million in the last five years, according to statistics available with Pakistan Today.
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Govt seeks services of financial advisors to launch Panda Bond
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has sought the services of financial advisors, as it wants issuance of Pakistan's first renminbi-denominated bonds to raise...
PM’s aide expects ‘bigger investments’ from KSA
Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday a high-powered Saudi delegation, including key ministers and over 30...
Pakistan to ink MoU on free trade agreement with Saudi Arabia
KSA has agreed to develop at least two SEZs identified under CPEC
ISLAMABAD: Apart from signing a number of agreements worth up...
Pakistani investors urged to explore opportunities in Nepal
Envoy says lack of direct flights between Pakistan and Nepal and the long route via India is hampering the expansion of...