Upward shift in interest rates to take toll on several sectors of economy: FPCCI
ISLAMABAD:Â The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Ghazanfar Bilour while commenting on the recently announced monetary policy said...
GDPR sets the benchmark for data protection – What can Pakistan learn?
Over the last couple of weeks, you may have received emails from organisations such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TripAdvisor, Medium, Booking.com,...
Rs15,520 mn released for petroleum sector in 11 months
ISLAMABAD: The government has released around Rs15,520.056 million for the Petroleum and Natural Resources Division under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP...
The economy of Punjab’s graveyards
How the final resting places of citizens dead and buried are managed and maintained
Livestock dept ensuring availability of poultry on subsidised rates
RAWALPINDI:Â The Punjab Livestock Department with the cooperation of Pakistan Poultry Association is ensuring the availability of poultry and eggs in 35 Ramzan...
Businessmen urge political parties to sign Charter of Economy
KARACHI: Senior businessmen, including members of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), have urged the political leadership to sign...
Govt fails to bring back undeclared money under foreign assets scheme
ISLAMABAD: The outgoing government has failed to convince expatriates to bring back undeclared money to Pakistan under the voluntary declaration and repatriation...
FIA, customs fail to take action against websites selling non-custom paid vehicles
ISLAMABAD: Social media websites have become a hub of sale and purchase of non-custom paid vehicles smuggled through the Afghanistan border. The...
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