Sri Lankan takes over SAARC CCI presidency for next two years terms

LAHORE: President Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) Ruwan Edirisinghe Monday took over the SAARC Chamber Presidency...

Ports, shipping play important role in economy: Bizenjo

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo has said ports and shipping are playing an important role in further strengthening the...

Chairman ‘Shanghai Electric’ meets PM Abbasi, seeks faster regulatory approvals

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Shanghai Electric Power led by Chairman Shanghai Electric Power (SEP) Wang Yundan, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan...

Pakistan to be among top 50 of EoDB list by 2020

LAHORE: Provincial Finance Minister Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that Pakistan aims to be among the top 50 countries on the Ease...

Punjab offers lucrative investment opportunities in all sectors: OPC VC

LAHORE: Vice Chairperson Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab Senator Shaheen Khalid Butt has said that the Punjab province offers lucrative opportunities for...

China to provide assistance for PIA, aviation industry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have mutually agreed on extending their bilateral relations and to work collectively for the betterment of Pakistan International...

Economic stability, law and order has boosted confidence of foreign investors: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said that Pakistan has achieved significant economic stability and with the improved law and order...

Pakistan prepares to open banking channel with Iran

ISLAMABAD: While Pakistan remained cautioned and reluctant to increase trade ties with Iran during the past four years because of international trade sanctions...

Market Daily: Indices settle flat after a volatile session

LAHORE: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was off to a weak start, as it took inspiration from regional markets following a global...

Devaluation to hit poor, boost profits for influential sectors: PEW

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Monday said devaluation will increase the burden on poor, increase foreign debt and liabilities while...

CCP recommends FBR to amend RFP clauses for tobacco track and trace system

KARACHI: The Competition Commission of Pakistan issued a policy note to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with the recommendation to amend...

Banking spread shrinks to historic low

KARACHI: In a surprising development, the average banking spread shrank in February despite a hike in the benchmark interest rate at the...

PAMA calls for reducing input tax rate on tractors

KARACHI: Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has requested the government to reduce the input tax rate on tractors, which is resulting in a...

ICAP calls on prime minister, stresses need for tax reforms

KARACHI: A delegation of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) led by its President Riaz A Rehman Chamdia called on Prime...

Committee discusses Pak relations with ASEAN, resolves to boost trade

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Commerce and Textile met under the chairmanship of MNA Siraj Muhammad Khan in Parliament House on Monday and...