Showroom of Pakistan’s first electric car company inaugurated in Lahore

LAHORE: Pakistan in collaboration with China recently introduced the first-ever electric car company, Topsun Motors, in Lahore. Punjab Minister for Housing, Urban Development...

FBR holds ‘open hearing’ to address business community’s concerns

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday held an online 'open hearing'...

Rs319.3bn released under PSDP 2018-19

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs319.3 billion against the total allocation of Rs675 billion under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19...

Pakistan gives go-ahead to Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s drug regulator greenlit the country’s first Phase 3 clinical trial for a potential Covid-19 vaccine, which is being developed by...

Govt urged to take stakeholders on board for EDI protocols

-- Council suggests comprehensive review of import valuations to stem misuse and under-invoicing Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has urged the government that protocols...

Cement exports drop 14pc in first quarter FY20

ISLAMABAD: The export of cement during the first quarter of the current financial year (FY20) witnessed a decline of 13.94pc as compared...

Budget deficit reaches Rs1.68tr in nine months

–Expenditures clock in at Rs6.3tr against revenues of Rs4.6tr –Govt spent Rs1.8tr on debt servicing, Rs802bn on defence, Rs31.8bn on education and Rs5.1bn...

Miftah Ismail takes a dig at govt’s economic policies

Former finance minister Miftah Islmail on Thursday took a dig at the economic policies of the incumbent government. Taking to social media, the...

PIA, Etihad Airways renew codeshare agreement

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Etihad Airways have renewed their codeshare agreement, allowing passengers access to each airline route. According to a PIA...

SECP senior officers served notices over data leakage

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday issued show-cause notices to its senior officers, including additional and joint...

Shaista Bano Gillani takes charge as CCP chairperson

ISLAMABAD: Shaista Bano Gillani has taken charge of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) as its chairperson, said a notification issued the...

SAARC chamber urges unity for a strong business agenda in South Asia

LAHORE: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CII) Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik Wednesday said South Asian countries need to work together with a...

Indus Motor, Pak Suzuki, Yamaha plants closed in Sindh

Following the decision of the Sindh government to impose lockdown in the province due to the coronavirus outbreak , three auto industry...

Global economy to grow by 2.4pc this year: WB   

WASHINGTON: Recovery in a handful of countries will boost global growth slightly this year but the outlook is riddled with potential pitfalls...

PM’s aide expects Qatari investments in Pakistan soon

Qatar has evinced keen interest for investment in different sectors of Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported on Monday. The interest was expressed by a...