Pakistan wants to extend CPEC to Afghanistan, says NA speaker

PESHAWAR: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said on Friday that Pakistan intends to enhance the scope of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to...

SBP reserves surge $558m to $12.7bn

The State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose 4.57pc on a weekly basis, data released by the central bank read. On November...

Turkey’s ADO Group to invest in Pakistan’s real estate, construction industry

LAHORE: Turkish business giant ADO Group will invest in Pakistan’s construction and real estate industry, said Shafiq Akbar, Chairman of the Imarat...

Rupee ascend continues as dollar slips to Rs158.33

Pakistani Rupee maintained its winning run against the US Dollar for 21st consecutive day, gaining another 16 paisas in the interbank market...

Big industry expands 7.65pc in September

Large-scale manufacturing records 4.81pc YoY growth in July-Sept quarter

Punjab govt to set up high-tech testing lab to boost exports 

LAHORE: Punjab Planning and Development (P&D) Board Chairman Hamid Yaqub Sheikh said on Thursday that a high-tech testing lab is being set...

FCCL expects double-digit growth in cement despatches this year

LAHORE: The management of Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) is expecting a double-digit growth in cement despatches for the financial year 2019-20 (FY21),...

Bears dominate trading as PSX sheds 632 points

KARACHI: Bearish sentiments prevailed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, with the indices accumulating losses all day long while volumes...

PM reiterates commitment to timely completion of CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated Pakistan's strong commitment to timely completion of all projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Talking to Chinese...

LCCI voices against closure of marriage halls from 20th

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Tariq Misbah noted on Wednesday that marriage halls contribute substantially to the...

Car sales rise 25pc YoY in October

ISLAMABAD: Car sales in Pakistan rose 25 per cent to 11,997 units in October 2020, as against the sale of 9,566 units...

Stocks end flat after volatile session

KARACHI: Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a jittery session on Wednesday, with the indices swaying both ways in search...

Rupee strengthens as dollar continues to shed value

KARACHI: Pakistani Rupee continued to gain value against US Dollar in the interbank market, adding another 22 paisas on Tuesday. According to a State...

PSX mimics global markets, gains 369 points on Covid vaccine hopes

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday closed in green in line with global markets, which rallied on hopes of a...

Economic indicators highlighting positive trend: PM

PM Imran directs his economic team to highlight govt's achievements in media, berates opposition for 'using inflation issue for propaganda'