China considers more avenues to invest in Pakistan under BRI

BEIJING: China is considering more avenues to invest in Pakistan and other regional countries under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), officials...

Monetary policy reveals major economic challenges, says ICST

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Sunday said the recently announced tight monetary policy will provide some breathing space...

High-level delegation from Afghanistan calls on Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD: A high level delegation led by the Chief Advisor on Infrastructure and Technology to he President of Afghanistan Dr Humayun Qayumi called...

Comprehensive programme launched for agri sector promotion

SIALKOT: The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive programme for promoting the agriculture sector along modern lines, and to save irrigation water...

Chinese automaker plans to bring electric vehicles in Pakistan

HEFEI: JAC Motor, a Chinese state-owned automobile and commercial manufacturer based in Anhui province, is planning to introduce electric vehicles in the...

APBF opposes tight monetary policy, suggests improved governance

Ibrahim Qureshi suggested the government to observe restraint while getting loans from commercial banks and improve governance to ensure 5.4 per cent growth target which has yet to be achieved.

Pakistan set to get $1-2 billion from China to boost forex reserves

In the past three weeks, reserves have declined by $1.2 billion and now stand at two months worth of import cover

Govt gives nod to setting up of federal SEZ in Gwadar

The federal government wants to get maximum land allotted out of a total 100,000 acres reserved for the setting up of an SEZ at Gwada

Rupee further plunges against the dollar, touches Rs119.05 in kerb market

On Tuesday, credit rating agency Moody’s projected the rupee could plunge by 7.75 percent and touch Rs125 to the dollar by June 2019.

CCoP fails to reach decision over K-Electric deal

One of the main pending problems was the degree to which Shanghai Electric would record the liabilities in its balance sheet after successful takeover of K-Electric

Tax amnesty scheme’s success contingent on apex court decision

Till now, around Rs10 billion have been declared under the tax amnesty scheme announced early last month and Rs500 million has been collected as tax

Ogra proposes construction of ten new oil storage facilities

10 new oil marketing companies are expected to be established next year for more effective supply of petroleum products across the country

Political turmoil may lead to economic catastrophe, warns SAARC chamber

LAHORE: SAARC Chamber Senior Vice President (SVP) Iftikhar Ali Malik Friday said with the term of the present government coming to an...

Commerce Minister for improving competitiveness of export products

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Muhammad Pervaiz Malik said that for making Pakistan a stronger economy, a rapid increase in exports was...

Ban on the movement of wheat flour illegal, unethical: FPCCI

ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday said the Punjab government has banned the inter-district as...