Good news for micro-entrepreneurs in Pakistan – the startup bubble is here to stay!
LAHORE: Pakistan has one of the biggest ‘young’ populations in the world. According to a United Nations Human Development (UNDP) report published...
SECP extends assistance in PMYA youth uplift programmes
ISLAMABAD:Â The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has agreed to extend assistance to Prime Minister Youth Affairs Programme (PMYA) for the...
Finance ministry calls first meeting over NFC awards on 31st
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance is going to hold its first Fiscal Coordination Committee (FCC) meeting this week to discuss the annual...
Chinese company to finally acquire K-Electric this year
'If no hiccup comes in the way, Shanghai Electric will take over K-Electric by Sept-Oct 2019'
China’s Shanghai Electric Power (SEP) is...
PSX posts modest gains amid mixed sentiments
KARACHI:Â Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed mixed sentiments before the announcement of budget on Tuesday, as the indices that started...
Pakistan, Egypt agree on measures to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD:Â Pakistan and Egypt on Monday agreed to take measures like visa facilitation for businessmen, exchange of trade-related information and business delegations as...
ADB approves $235m loan for Karachi’s BRT
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a
$235 million loan to help develop Karachi’s Bus Rapid Transit project.
According to a statement issued...
PSX closes in green amid volatility
KARACHI:Â The investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a jittery ride on Monday as they waited for the verdict by the...
Over 266 railways’ officials sent abroad for training over last 5 years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has sent as many as 266 officials to purchase machinery and other material from abroad to upgrade and meet...
PM Imran’s visit to China to stabilise economy: PEW
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China can result in...
CBD’s work on Kalma Chowk underpass is almost done. Will it be worth it?Â
LAHORE: Commuters in Lahore may receive some respite soon with the completion of the Rs 5 billion Kalm Chowk Remodelling Project currently...
APG group recommends various actions to help Pakistan get out of grey list
The source told that Pakistan is in conformity with over 50% of the recommendations.
Exponential growth shows broadband subscribers crossing 62 million mark
ISLAMABAD: The number of broadband users including 3G and 4G in the country has crossed 62 million by end of September 2018,...
ICCI asks govt to provide interest free loans to youth for business startups
ICCI president said that 60 percent of our population was comprised of youth and government should create an enabling environment to engage youth in entrepreneurial activities
SEP resubmits offer to acquire 66.4% stake in K-Electric
On December 21st, as per regulations, Shanghai Electric withdrew its offer due to lapse in the prescribed time period for making a public announcement of the offer