APCMA voices concern over fall in cement demand
Lahore: The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association has requested the government to reduce excise duty and import duty on coal and check...
FMPAC and govt settle fertilizer subsidy issue
Islamabad: A meeting between government officials and Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) was held at Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad...
Fishery exports contribute $276.269m to national exchequer
Islamabad: Pakistan exported around 103,277 tons of fish and fish preparations during first three quarters of last fiscal year 2016-17 which contributed...
Basmati rice producers at crossroads
LAHORE: An absence of new pest-resistant varieties and disappointing researchers’ support has brought Basmati rice producers to crossroads. A persistent decline in...
FPCCI says Nawaz strengthened democracy by accepting verdict
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), on Saturday, lauded former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his party...
Thakot-Havelian motorway to be completed by December 2019
Islamabad: Work on Thakot-Havelian motorway is in full swing and the 118-kilometer project would be completed in December 2019.
National Highway Authority (NHA) Spokesman...
Will the stock exchange breathe a sigh of relief after Panamagate verdict?
Lahore: It has been a tumultuous few months for the country, as the Panamagate scandal had viciously gripped the country and media...
Punjab to set up another 1200MW gas-based power plant
Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to setup a new gas power plant with 1,200 megawatts production capacity to meet energy needs of...
US economy records 2.6pc growth during April-June 2017 quarter
Washington: The U.S. economy revved up this spring after a weak start to the year, fueled by a surge in consumer spending....
PAC seeks explanation from PC regarding non-recovery of $800m from Etisalat
Islamabad: Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament on Thursday summoned Privatization Commission (PC) and sought an explanation about non-recovery of $ 800...
CDNS sets target of Rs220b for FY 2017-18
Islamabad: Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has set the net target of Rs 220 billion for the current financial year 2017-18.
CDNS...
Cotton yarn exports declined 1.69pc during FY 2016-17
Islamabad: According to data compiled by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), cotton yarn exports from the country during the financial year 2016-17...
PPIB has received investment worth $9.4b
Islamabad: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has attracted around $ 9.4 billion investment so far.
Official sources told APP, the PPIB...
PTDC setting up tent villages in Gilgit-Baltistan for tourism purposes
Islamabad: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation’s (PTDC) tent village at Ramalake in Gilgit-Baltistan attracted a large number of tourists from across the country...
Ontex Pakistan requests government to decrease custom duties on machinery and raw material import
Karachi: Ontex Pakistan, one of the world’s leading suppliers of disposable hygiene products has called the government to decrease custom duties on...