Limiting Iranian fruit imports spooks up domestic exporters
KARACHI: Pakistan’s decision to limit fruit imports from Iran has spooked domestic exporters that neighbouring nations would respond back by enacting similar...
Govt gives go-ahead for establishment of jeep tracks in hilly terrains
ISLAMABAD: The range of development projects has been further broadened by the government as it would now include the construction of jeep...
Govt pursues go-ahead of NEC for preparation of 12th Five-Year Plan
ISLAMABAD: Incumbent government is pursuing go-ahead of National Economic Council (NEC) for preparing the 12th Five-Year Plan 2018-2023 which envisages economic growth...
Budget money was being unlawfully transferred to non-lapsable accounts: PAC
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) made a starling discovery on Wednesday that the ministries with collusion of finance secretary were unlawfully...
UK keen to invest in CPEC: Boris Johnson
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan is undergoing a remarkable transformation as a result of the improved security situation, impressive...
Govt to evolve comprehensive STPF -2018-23 for increasing country’s trade
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce and Textile Industry Federal Secretary Muhammad Younas Dhaga on Wednesday said that it was a priority of the...
NA body approves PSDP proposals, projects worth Rs8.455bn
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Wednesday approved the allocation of Rs 2.3 billion for its eight development...
NA committee recommends tax exemption for ZTBL farmers
ISLAMABAD:Â The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs has recommended income tax exemption to Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL)...
400 Pakistanis put on FBR’s list for possessing real estate in UAE
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has listed 400 Pakistanis who own real estate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after...
Saudi airline Flynas to launch 14 direct flights to Pakistan
KARACHI: Flynas, a Saudi budget airline, is all set to launch 14 direct flights from the Kingdom’s airports to major cities in Pakistan...
Turkey seeks speedier conclusion of FTA with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Turkey-Pakistan Business Council (TPBC) has sought for a speedier conclusion of free trade agreement between the two countries, which would help...
Opposition assails govt’s in handout of agriculture loans to Punjab
ISLAMABAD: The government was assailed by the opposition on Tuesday in the National Assembly for its alleged favourable treatment in distribution of...
Pakistan, Canada strive improvement in bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD: A joint working group meeting between Pakistan and Canada would be held in Islamabad in March to remove obstacles in bilateral...
CPPA-G conversion to independent power operator to be decided in March
ISLAMABAD:Â Process for conversion of Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) from its current role of billing and financial agent of distribution companies to...
Imports from South America outbalance exports from Pakistan to the region
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit with South America continues to increase, as imports outbalanced the exports from the region during July-December 2017.
Pakistan’s imports...