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:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that provision of job opportunities to the youth and an increase in the volume of exports...
Stocks extend rally with 503-point gain
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its rally on Thursday, with the indices accumulating gains all day long ahead of earnings...
KP cabinet okays provision of cheap electricity to industrial units
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet on Wednesday decided to provide cheap and inexpensive power generated through Malakand-III, Daral Khwar, Ranolia and Machai...
‘Increase in Pak-Afghan trade imperative for regional prosperity’
NA speaker directs SBP to establish bank branches at Angoor Adda and Ghulam Khan borders for facilitation of traders
Govt notifies formation of Economic Outreach Apex Committee
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday notified the formation of the Economic Outreach Apex Committee and Coordination Group.
According to a notification, Prime...
Govt approves establishment of three new SEZs in Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to boost investment and economic activities in the country, the government has approved the establishment of three new...
Business community seeks extension of construction package till June 2021
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Imran Khan had...
Bulls dominate as benchmark index gains 722 points
KARACHI: Bulls took charge of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, as the indices headed north right from the word go...
US trade deficit jumps to largest in 14 years in August
The US trade deficit surged in August to the largest in 14 years with imports climbing again, suggesting that trade could be...
Export of services falls 16.8pc YoY in August
ISLAMABAD:Â The export of services from Pakistan dropped 16.79pc year-on-year to $352.92 million in August 2020, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of...
PM Imran seeks comprehensive strategy to combat food inflation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the officials concerned to evolve a comprehensive strategy to bring down the prices of essential...
‘Govt to establish four expo centres in Punjab’
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Tuesday the commerce ministry would establish 'joint expo...
PSX lands in green after volatile session
KARACHI:Â Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a tug of war between bulls and bears on Tuesday, with the indices swaying...