ABAD sends budget proposals 2018-19 to government
KARACHI: A fixed tax regime is the best way to generate more taxes in a transparent way. It will also improve Pakistan's international rankings...
Pakistan has high production costs due to expensive energy: Ishrat Hussain
ISLAMABAD: Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Ishrat Hussain said on Thursday that Pakistan has a very high cost of production particularly due...
Travel and tourism contribution to reach Rs986 bn this year
The travel and tourism sector contributed Rs930.9 billion, that is 2.9 per cent of Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP), in 2017 and...
Julius Bitok invites KCCI to participate, support Trade and Investment Conference in Kenya
KARACHI: Kenyan High Commissioner Julius Kibet Bitok has invited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to participate and support the forthcoming...
ICCI urges FBR to stop harassment of builders and developers
ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICC), Sheikh Amir Waheed has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to stop...
CRE organises workshop on emerging issues, challenges, opportunities in rural economy
ISLAMABAD: The first workshop on the theme: “Emerging Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Economy of Pakistan” was organised by the Centre...
Inclusive policies for home-based workers, gender equality stressed
LAHORE: “Women entrepreneurship is the way to economic success. Home-based workers (HBWs) are the key to the economic growth but they go...
4th PAKPLAS concludes after insightful deliberations and overwhelming response
LAHORE: The Pakistan Plastic show (PAKPLAS) 2018 reached its conclusion in Lahore after featuring numerous insightful sessions, technologies, and strategic discussions. This highly...
Digitalisation to help achieve economic growth target of 6 pc this year: Sindh governor
KARACHI: Pakistan has done a massive job at deploying digital technology which significantly supports the acceleration of economic growth to the set...
Pakistan Capital Investment Summit, Expo 2018 to be held in Islamabad
LAHORE: Pakistan’s largest saving and investment show "Capital Investment Summit and Expo 2018" is to be held at the Pak-China Friendship Centre...
OICCI launches ‘Heroes Leadership Lounge’ on International Women’s Day
KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has launched the ‘Heroes Leadership Lounge’ as part of its celebrations for...
PTDC, STFP announce support for Pak-UAE Property Show 2018
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Authority (PTDC) and Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan (STFP) have announced support for the premier show for property, builders, and...
Careem co-founder shares five secrets to success with KSBL students
KARACHI: "The perceived risk is a lot greater than the actual risk," said Careem co-founder Mudassir Sheikha in a session held at Karachi School of...
Lack of financing hurting SME growth: SBP
KARACHI: The decline in the availability of credit has "significantly hampered" the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during the last...
RCCI hosts foreign dignitaries, business community
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Zahid Latif Khan hosted a dinner in honour of the ambassadors, high...