Stocks extend losses amid lack of triggers

KARACHI: Following the massive decline a day ago, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its fall, though at a slower pace on...

No compromise to be made in action against smuggling of food commodities: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that smuggling of food commodities is a menace to the country's economy and poses...

CDWP approves eight projects worth Rs36bn 

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Monday approved eight projects worth Rs36 billion and recommended seven others worth Rs233.014 billion to...

 Pakistan to face ‘additional hurdles’ in revenue collection: Moody’s 

'On average, emerging govts will lose revenue worth 2.1 percentage points of GDP in 2020'

Stocks plunge 588 points amid uncertainty over FATF decision

KARACHI: Bears took charge of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, with the indices failing to sustain gains accumulated in early...

NPMC mulls ways to curb rising inflation

Officials cite gap in supply and demand due to climatic factors, upward trend in int'l prices and increased profit margin between wholesalers and retailers as reason behind rising inflation 

President Alvi for enhanced Pak-Nigerian trade, defence ties

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday stressed the need for increased cooperation between Pakistan and Nigeria in the areas of trade,...

Weekly inflation rises 1.24pc due to increase in food prices

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based weekly inflation for the combined group in the period ended on October 8 increased by 1.24pc...

Bull-run continues at PSX; index gains another 444 points

KARACHI: Bulls extended their control on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, with the benchmark index accumulating gains all day long...

‘ECC likely to approve reduction in duties for chemical, mineral sectors’

Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday the National Tariff Policy (NTP) Board has decided...
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Tax reforms imperative to facilitate businesses: PM

PM Imran assures business community of due participation in tax reform process

Rupee ascend continues as dollar slips to Rs163.72

Pakistani Rupee continued to gain value against the US Dollar for the fourth consecutive day in this week, as the PKR strengthened...

Govt mulls slashing duties on 152 tariff lines

ISLAMABAD: As the government, through tariff rationalization, has already removed various duties on 164 items, it also intends to remove customs duties...

Pakistan, UAE agree to enhance economic, trade cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in the economic and trade sectors. This was expressed...

PM Imran seeks roadmap for implementation of SME policy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that provision of job opportunities to the youth and an increase in the volume of exports...