Pakistan poised to enter ‘hot zone’ economic activity, says Nestle MD

Citing improving economic growth, better law and order situation and easing energy crisis, Pakistan Nestle’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer sees...

Dar commends CDNS for becoming member of Automated Clearing System

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday commended the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) for becoming a member...

APBF urges equitable CPEC benefits for all provinces

ISLAMABAD: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project is a transnational project which promises faster growth and infrastructural development of the whole region...

Pakistan made significant improvements in infrastructure, energy sectors: report

ISLAMABAD: Nikkei Asian Review says Pakistan had recently witnessed significant improvements in its infrastructure and energy sectors due to vigorous efforts by...

Economic indicators show positive growth in first half

ISLAMABAD: Despite several challenges, the prudent strategy adopted by the incumbent government helped achieve the macroeconomic stability and now the economy is on...

Despite rising banks, US stocks split

NEW YORK: Wall Street has tread water on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing lower for the second day in...

Global markets mixed as Wall Street treads water

NEW YORK: Global stock indices finished mainly higher on Friday as Wall Street ended split despite healthy bank profits and another record...

Dar, Google director discuss collaboration for economic digitalisation

  Google Director Ann Lavin called on Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday and discussed the possibilities of her company’s collaboration in...

Empress Market: Disadvantaged minorities without a level playing field

Clad in a vibrant Banarasi saree with a messy braided hairdo, Manisha Patel stood at her fixed spot amidst the early morning...

PM’s new package: Trick or treat for textile industry?

    Syeda Masooma Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced a package of incentives worth Rs 180 billion on Tuesday, aimed at reviving falling exports of...

Dar vows digitalization to increase access to financial services

Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday said that the government was determined to promote digitalization all across the country for...

SECP approves simplified regulatory framework for mutual funds distributors

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Monday approved simplified certification and regulatory requirements for distributors selling mutual funds unit...

PSX enters 2017 with bullish trend, surpasses 48,000 marks for first time

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday successfully continued its bullish trend in 2017 with massive induction of 517 points to surpass 48,000...

Landa Bazaar Feels The Heat

Ayaz-ud Din was sitting on his pushcart of second hand garments, commonly known as ‘Landa,’ and gazing at passer-by’s. He is looking...

Dar directs FBR to facilitate the voluntary tax payers/filers

Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for measures to facilitate the voluntary...