China’s Chongqing to step up support for real economy
SHANGHAI: The sprawling southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has introduced more measures to bolster the real economy amid growing pressure from Beijing...
Saudi oil refinery in Gwadar to help Islamabad save $3bn a year
The refinery would produce up to 300,000 barrels per day once completed
PSX ends 220 points higher despite early tremors
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), after witnessing a volatile trading session, managed to close in the green.
As per news reports, a team affiliated...
‘Financial literacy to become part of new curriculum’
ISLAMABAD:Â Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has shed light on the importance to inculcate financial discipline, savings culture and investment benefits among the youth...
Wall Street tumbles over 1pc on trade, growth fears
Technology, among sectors most exposed to China, was the hardest hit
US stock indexes fell more than 1pc on Thursday, as investors...
Stocks stay flat in range-bound trading
KARACHI:Â Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured a dull trading session on Wednesday, as the indices traded within a narrow range...
ADB triples Covid-19 response package to $20bn
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday tripled the size of its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic to $20 billion and approved...
WB, NBP strategise boosting house financing sector in Pakistan
KARACHI
A World Bank delegation called on the National Bank of Pakistan President/CEO Saeed Ahmad. The World Bank team was led by Korotoumou Ouattara...
Miftah Ismail reviews performance of National Savings
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Miftah Ismail here on Thursday, chaired a meeting to review the performance of National Savings.
National...
Indus Motor (Toyota) increases car prices yet again
Following the third round of rupee depreciation, Indus Motor Company, which makes Toyota vehicles in the country, has increased its vehicle prices for the...
Pakistan all set to elect PM who will face bailout crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's general elections on Wednesday will decide the prime minister for the next five years whose first pressing task will be...
FBR extends deadline to file tax returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) today announced the extended deadline to file tax returns by one month.
The returns can now be filed...
MCB Bank posts Rs14.31bn PAT in nine months
The MCB Bank Limited board of directors met under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha on Wednesday to review the bank’s performance...
Punjab Governor urges expats to invest into Pakistan
DUBAI:Â Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar while on a visit to Dubai on Saturday, urged the overseas Pakistani's to provide full support in...
World stocks subdued, dollar firm as US job’s bounce fades
LONDON: World stocks remained near two-month highs on Monday with the dollar and oil chalking up gains, though some European bourses struggled...