Inflation in line with expectations; industrial growth likely to boost economy, says Dar
Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday spoke to media in Dubai, alongside officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Commenting on the...
ECC approves additional export of sugar despite escalation in market prices
The government has approved additional export of sugar despite rising domestic prices of the commodity. Â Ever since the government has allowed sugar...
French businessmen keen to tap emerging opportunities in Pakistan
The French business companies Tuesday expressed their interest in taking an advantage of the new trade and investment opportunities emanating out of...
Liquidity crunch impacting textile sector exports, says PTEA chairman
Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Chairman Ajmal Farooq speaking on Monday said that textile exporters remain deprived of liquidity as a major...
CPI inflation enhances by 4.9pc YoY
With the increase in petroleum prices, the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 4.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) basis in...
2015-16 gas consumption and production figures released by OGRA
According to a report published by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Balochistan produced 17pc of the total natural gas in the country;...
Dairy products and Milk exports from Pakistan can reach $30b
Pakistan has the potential to earn over $30b from exports of dairy products on more than one count, sector people have stated.
Pakistan...
SDPI proposes budgetary measures for economic growth, sustainability
For the promotion of growth in the economy, its sustainability and enhancement of exports, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has sent...
NBP, Xpress Money announce promotional schemes for remittance customers
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Xpress Money has launched a promotional campaign where hundreds of Remittance customers sending their remittances...
Govt to bring fiscal deficit down to 3.5pc of GDP
Economic growth is projected to continue its upward acceleration in the coming years.
The government’s concerted efforts have helped in bringing down...
Pakistan and IMF to resume talks in Dubai
The consultations process under fifth review between Pakistan and IMF will resume in Dubai today (Saturday).
Under Article IV of the IMF's Articles...
Rs 50 commemorative coin released by SBP to honour late Abdul Sattar Edhi
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday officially unveiled a commemorative Rs 50 coin to honour the humanitarian services of late...
Price of rice jumps by 50 pc
In a surprising development, the price of different varieties of rice has suddenly jumped by 50 percent due to the opening of trade...
SBP directs banks to classify remittances received against IT services
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday has instructed banks to classify receipts of foreign remittances under computer and information services and...
PM to set up NSW to facilitate trade
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has given go ahead to setting up a National Single Window (NSW) to manage the country’s external...