Early harvest energy projects under CPEC to be completed by 2018
China reaffirmed that most of the early harvest energy projects being built under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework would be completed...
FPCCI suggests govt to avoid overreliance on traditional exports
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has requested the government to formulate strategies that could decrease the...
ITU Fintech Centre inks agreement with Karandaaz Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â Information Technology University (ITU) of Punjab and Karandaaz Pakistan entered into an agreement to initiate three research projects through the Fintech Centre...
All Pakistan Business Forum condemns criticism of CPEC
The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has expressed its concerns regarding criticism of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – a transnational project,...
PSM agrees to exchange 5,774 acres land for settling its debts
Islamabad: Pakistan Steel Mills woes worsened further as it was reported that its two largest creditors, National Bank of Pakistan and Sui...
Govt issued 133 SROs in violation of Constitution, IMF commitment
--At least 43 SROs issued over the last year
--Senator says issuance of SROs was favourite part of Dar's job
ISLAMABAD: Taking a U-turn...
Turkey seeks global funding help to gird against lira shock
ANKARA: Turkey's government has appealed to foreign allies in an urgent search for funding, three senior Turkish officials said, as it prepares...
‘Govt’s reform package to promote domestic supply, reduce imports’
Finance minister says usual negotiations with IMF currently underway, but 'govt will only take decisions that benefit economy'
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad...
CPI, DAVOS AND CRITICISM
by BABAR ALI
Transparency International (TI) has released its annual report of Corruption Perception Index on Wednesday. TI analysed the data taken from...
Bears tighten grip on PSX, index sheds 294 points
KARACHI:Â Bears tightened their grip on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as soon as the session commenced on Monday. Indices kept shedding gains...
Rupee closer to stability, says: SBP Governor
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan Governor, Tariq Bajwa on Tuesday came forward on Tuesday three days after central banks decision for allowing...
Govt fears difficulties at FATF as Senate body rejects amendment in law
Senate body expresses concerns over amendment that empowers FIA to arrest anyone carrying over $10,000 in the country
Exporters urged to tap Russian market
'Apart from oil and gas, Russia is meeting over 95pc of its needs through imports'
ISLAMABAD:Â A delegation of Pakistani entrepreneurs working in Moscow...
Experts call for incentivising documentation of economy
KARACHI: Tax experts demanded on Monday that the immunity under Foreign Currency Accounts (Protection) Ordinance 2001 should be removed to improve the...
Govt striving hard to generate indigenous, affordable electricity: minister
Omar Ayub says new energy policy will focus on generating at least 20pc electricity from renewable resourcesÂ
ISLAMABAD:Â Power Division Minister Omar Ayub...