Domestic debt servicing registers an increase
In a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday, it was revealed that despite low-interest rates, the government...
PM constitutes task force on technology-driven knowledge economy
'There exists a huge potential in the country's youth to excel and secure Pakistan’s share in medium and hi-technologies'
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan...
US commercial officer visits RCCI, reviews ties
A commercial officer from the US Commercial Services Stephen P Knode paid a visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here...
Cement exports drop 14pc in first quarter FY20
ISLAMABAD: The export of cement during the first quarter of the current financial year (FY20) witnessed a decline of 13.94pc as compared...
IWCCI delegation leaves for EU to explore trade potential
A delegation of women entrepreneurs has left for a ten-day visit to explore the European market, and find ways and means to...
Pakistan focusing on sustainable economic growth: Dar
The minister says government crucial to monitor economic activities as they cannot be left at the mercy of private sector
Finance Minister...
Pakistan expects highest GDP growth in nine years: WB Report
Pakistan’s Gross Domestic Product growth in the fiscal year 2017 is expected to climb to 5.2 per cent—the highest in nine years—and...
Talks with IMF face obstacles, as adjustments sought deemed “too steep”
The forthcoming IMF programme envisages an adjustment between Rs1,600 to Rs2,000 billion over a three to four years duration
LCCI reacts to unending raids on business premises, demands immediate end
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has strongly reacted against continued raids on business premises by the staff of the Federal...
Karachi-UAE could get fast cargo vessel service: TDAP
KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan on Monday said Pakistan was contemplating to launch a specialized fast cargo vessel service between Karachi...
Wapda seeks 98pc rise in hydel generation tariff
KP demands 390pc increase in net hydel profit, Wapda seeks rise of 98pc in hydel tariff per unit
Islamabad: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has...
Chinese company planning to invest in urban transport sector
Lahore: A Chinese company is planning to invest in the urban transport sector in Pakistan as well as establish state-of-the-art setup for Drivers...
FBR will meet tax collection targets: Haroon Akhtar
ISLAMABAD
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue Senator Haroon Akhtar Khan Friday said there were substantial signs that the revenue collection target...
SBP expresses concerns over rising dollar value in open market
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday ruled out any possibility of a further depreciation of the Pak-rupee and expressed...
Qatar dispute with Gulf countries hurting international businesses
Doha/Dubai: International businesses are being caught in the crossfire of Qatar’s dispute with its Arab neighbors as it delays shipments, lengthens travel...