Exports fall 4pc to $18.4bn in 10 months 

April exports plunge 47pc to $957m

Planning ministry’s chief economist in trouble for issuing irresponsible statements

Following the letter, Planning Commission has nominated Hassan Duad as CPEC spokesperson

PIA fails to deposit Rs6 billion federal excise duty to FBR

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) miseries keep worsening as it has been learnt that it failed to deposit Rs6 billion as Federal...

IMF cites concerns over Pakistan’s ability to repay CPEC loans

ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday warned Pakistan about the negative impact of $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and...

Housing finance among top priorities of SBP: Dr Reza Baqir

SBP governor chairs first meeting of Steering Committee on Housing and Construction Finance

Stung by US sanction threats, EU seeks ways to boost the euro

BRUSSELS: The European Union is seeking new ways to widen the use of the euro and counter the dollar’s global dominance, top EU...

New govt tasked with saving economy from major crisis  

BEIJING: The new Pakistani government has a major agenda of bringing the economy back on track. Imran Khan, whose political party emerged...

Overseas Pakistanis remit $8bn up by 1.2pc in July-Nov 2017-18

KARACHI: Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $ 8021.18 million, which is up by 1.2 per cent in the first five months (July to...

Fitch maintains Pakistan credit rating at ‘B’, warns of medium-term risks

LAHORE: Fitch has maintained Pakistan’s credit rating at 'B' with stable outlook, and warned of medium-term risks due to sliding foreign exchange...

Stocks add 319 points as volume hits year-high

KARACHI: Maintaining its positive momentum from last week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained in the green throughout the session on Monday,...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan stress need for enhanced communication network

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Monday underscored the need for a greater communication network between the two countries in order to realise their...

Pakistan, Russia should strengthen cooperation in economic sector

LAHORE: Pakistan and Russia should strengthen cooperation in all economic sectors for mutual interests. This was stated by LCCI President Malik Tahir Javaid...

Over Rs10 billion broadband projects launched in remote areas: PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Funds (USF) has awarded more than Rs10 billion Broadband Sustainable Projects to various operators to ensure telecom services...

China exports grow despite US tariffs, but imports slump most in three years

BEIJING: China's exports unexpectedly returned to growth in May despite higher US tariffs, but imports fell the most in nearly three years in...

Iran’s foreign minister calls on Asad Umar, urges for better relations

LAHORE: The Foreign Minister of Iran Jawad Zarif called on the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Asad Umar this...