Pakistan begins negotiations for multi-billion dollar IMF loan: Aurangzeb
The country seeks at least a three-year loan program, says finance minister
Business leaders ask FBR to refund claims to exporters
KARACHI: Former Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) S M Muneer has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to...
Ismail aims for tax reforms, commends greater currency flexibility
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s new finance ministry chief Miftah Ismail said he plans significant tax reforms in the five months before the government’s term...
China’s shrinking imports, slower exports growth darken economic outlook
China's imports contracted sharply in April, while exports rose at a slower pace, reinforcing signs of feeble domestic demand despite the lifting...
Social development among top CPEC targets for 2020: envoy Â
ISLAMABAD:Â Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing said on Monday that China and Pakistan have identified new projects in education, health, agriculture and construction sectors...
Market Daily: KSE 100 index closes at 46,486.50, up 9.77 points
LAHORE: The 100 Index started the day on a buoyant note, pushing the 100 Index higher in a bid to recoup losses...
CPPA authorised to sign interim agreement for four IPPs on RLNG production
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday authorised the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) to sign an interim agreement on revised...
PBIT launches entrepreneurship desk to help startups
Lahore: The soft launch of a specifically assigned entrepreneurship desk was announced by Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) on Friday.
In...
Govt plans reconstruction, modernization of BOI
Islamabad: The government is working on a plan for reconstruction and modernization of Board of Investment (BOI) for introducing the best international...
Petrol, diesel prices expected to go up by Rs3.56 & Rs6.99 per litre
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices are expected to be jacked up by over Rs3.56 per litre, as diesel prices will also see a hike...
US sanctions on Iran threaten Chabahar port project
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear accord and re-impose sanctions on Tehran threatens to derail...
Trump promises Britain a substantial post-Brexit trade deal as protesters gather
LONDON:Â Donald Trump promised Britain a substantial post-Brexit trade deal with the United States on Tuesday, quipping to outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May...
Rs7.5b released to CPPA for partial payment of circular debt
PSO supplied 750,000 tons of fuel to power plants during this peak consumption season
Islamabad: With the circular debt mounting, the Ministry of...
Indonesia eager to expand bilateral ties with Punjab
LAHORE
A high-level Indonesian delegation comprising of Indonesian Ambassador Iwan Suyudhie Amri and, the third secretary of the embassy of the Republic of...
Govt released 18pc extra funds for CPEC projects in FY19, Senate told
ISLAMABAD:Â Planning Secretary Zafar Hassan on Friday informed the Senate's Standing Committee on Planning and Development that the government had spent 18pc extra...