ABAD organises ‘Pak-China Construction Conference’

KARACHI: Pak-China friendship is stronger than ever, and all the projects initiated under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are to be completed on time, said...

Market Daily: KSE 100 gains 87.35 points

LAHORE: It was a nervous session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday where indices traded within a narrow range though...

FPCCI urges govt to reduce sales tax

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) in its proposals for the ensuing federal budget has urged the government...

Debt ridden Toys ‘R’ Us to close all US stores

NEW YORK: Toys 'R' US plans to sell or close all of its US stores, potentially hitting 33,000 jobs, US media reported...

Murree Brewery negotiating worldwide distribution deal with Czech brewery

LAHORE: Faced with strict regulations regarding consumption of alcohol in the country, Murree Brewery is looking to venture into freer liquor markets abroad...

FBR to review tax structure for soybean seed, oil

LAHORE: The taxation structure for soybean seed and soybean oil import is being reviewed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), as reduced...

PPIB gives extension for financial close of Matiari-Lahore transmission line

ISLAMABAD: An extension has been given in timelines for achieving financial close of various power projects including the high-voltage direct current (HVDC)...

Pakistan needs to tap potential of off-grid solar industry

ISLAMABAD:  An energy conference organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Wednesday saw participants emphasizing on taking advantage of Pakistan’s off-grid...

NTDC on verge of default, as it battles severe financial crunch

LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) is on the verge of default as it halted all payments to its contractors,...

US dollar plunges to one-month low below Rs112 in kerb market

KARACHI: The US dollar plunged to a one-month low below Rs112 in the kerb market on Wednesday, as it kept on losing...

Govt to unveil growth-oriented budget, says: Miftah Ismail

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs, Dr. Miftah Ismail on Wednesday said the government would prepare a growth-oriented...

CJP questions if SC could enforce ban on opening of foreign currency accounts

ISLAMABAD: A hearing held in the apex court on Wednesday saw Chief Justice Pakistan Saqib Nisar asking if it was possible for...

Govt opposes abolishment of secrecy for foreign currency account holders

ISLAMABAD: The suggestions put forth by the apex courting limiting movement of foreign currency within the country and abolishment of secrecy for...

Switzerland failed to honor its pledge of ratifying double taxation treaty

ISLAMABAD: Switzerland has failed to honour its pledge of ratifying a revised Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation with Pakistan since July...

National Assembly repeals two bills for HBFC and FBC

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday passed two bills including the Establishment of Federal Bank for Cooperatives and Regulation of Cooperative Banking...