Steel industry opposes tariff reduction proposals of NTC
ISLAMABAD: As the National Tariff Commission (NTC) has proposed a reduction in tariff on import of finished or semi-finished steel products, the...
Rashakai SEZ to pave way for rapid industrialisation in Pakistan: BOI
ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) said on Tuesday that the Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) would pave a new way for modern...
ADB predicts economic recovery for Pakistan as Covid cases drop
The bank lauds Pakistan's response to Covid-related challenges, expects inflation to drop to 7.5pc in FY21
With 69pc annual growth, Pakistan ranked eighth fastest-growing freelancing economy
LAHORE: Global payment platform Payoneer, in its latest report “Freelancing in 2020: An Abundance of Opportunities,” has ranked Pakistan as the eighth...
Pakistan’s economy gaining momentum as Covid cases drop
'Evidence of momentum returning can be seen from growing cement-to-fuel sales and demand for home appliances to cars'
UK’s credit agency increases financing limit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The British government’s credit financing agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has increased its financing limit to £1.5 billion for UK businesses...
Pakistan, China likely to sign MoU for cooperation in ICT
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China may expand bilateral cooperation in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) in the near future as...
Pakistan, China sign agreement for Rashakai SEZ development
PM Imran says provision of jobs through industrialisation among his top priorities
Pakistan desirous of expanding trade ties with Ethiopia: President Alvi
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said Pakistan attaches great significance to its ties with Ethiopia and wants to expand trade and commercial...
Motorbike, three-wheeler sales up 19.6pc in July-Aug FY21
ISLAMABAD: The sale of motorbikes and three-wheelers witnessed an increase of 19.59pc during the first two months (July-August) of the current financial year...
Traders demand removal of bottlenecks hampering Pak-Afghan trade
PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has urged the government to take pragmatic steps to remove hurdles and problems...
Remittances exceed $2bn for third month in a row
'Over the last three months, remittances reached an unprecedented level of $7.3bn, which is 37.2pc higher than the same period of last year'
PMRC, BOP enter into Mortgage Refinance Agreement
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC) and The Bank of Punjab (BOP) have joined hands to provide and promote affordable mortgage finance in...
Economy moving forward on right path: Hafeez
KARACHI: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said that the government has successfully repaid...
FPCCI seeks competitive energy rates for all industrial sectors
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), opposing the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) decision of raising power tariff for...