PTA reports massive dip in new mobile phone subscribers for July 2017

Islamabad: Data available from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed a massive dip in mobile phone subscribers was reported for July 2017. Only...

Oil markets turbulent in wake of North Korea nuclear test

Singapore: Oil markets were volatile on Monday, with US crude rising on production shutdowns while international Brent was pulled down by a...

China to provide $76.4 million for BRICS economic & technology cooperation plan

Xiamen: China will give $76.4 million for a BRICS economic and technology cooperation plan, and another $4 million for projects at the...

Govt approves hike in prices of life-saving drugs

Islamabad: The federal government has torpedoed the happiness of countrymen by increasing rate of life saving drugs up to 10 percent. Sources said...

WB to assist FBR in making its tax system robust

Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to receive help from World Bank which would help the tax watchdog in...

Depreciating rupee won’t help increase exports say, exporters

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has received backing from unexpected quarters i.e the exporters over his decision not to depreciate the...

Govt exploring new markets for meat and dairy product exports

Islamabad: The government is exploring new markets for export of meat and dairy products with focus on Global Halal Food Trade. Official sources told Radio Pakistan that...

Australia expands cashless welfare card to tackle alcohol, drugs

SYDNEY Australia will expand the rollout of cashless welfare cards after a pilot scheme showed a sharp drop in problem alcohol, drug and...

US dollar losing its lustre as safe haven investment

NEW YORK In times of uncertainty or crisis, investors typically take refuge in “safe” options like the Swiss franc, gold or the US...

Lack of awareness damages hides worth Rs1.5b every Eid: tanners

LAHORE Lack of awareness, hot weather and energy shortage, damage around 25 per cent hides of sacrificial animals every Eid-ul-Azha, causing an estimated...

CPEC provides Pakistan with godsend to enhance agriculture exports to China: FPCCI

ISLAMABAD Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Regional Chairman on Horticulture Exports Ahmad Jawad has said China Pakistan Economic Corridor...

9th Interiors Pakistan Expo to be conducted from Dec 15

LAHORE Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) is set to hold the 9th Interiors Pakistan Expo-2017 from December 15, here at the Expo centre to...

KAPCO’s 660MW coal power project shelved

LAHORE The Kot Addu Power Company’s (KAPCO) 660MW coal power project has been put on hold, after a shift in government’s stance toward...

SBP to bolster vigilance mechanism for monitoring foreign banking operations

Karachi: Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Tariq Bajwa on Tuesday said measures will be undertaken to bolster vigilance mechanisms for tracking international...

World Bank urged to act on violations of Indus Water Treaty

Islamabad: World Bank should regard Indus Water Treaty as a broker to ensure regional peace and balance of power between India and...