AIIB expresses keen interest to finance NTDC projects

In line with the government's endeavours, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed its keen interest to finance the development projects...

Faysal Bank profits jump 24pc to Rs6bn

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Faysal Bank met on Thursday to review the bank’s performance and announce its financial statements for...

Pakistan to get off FATF grey list ‘very soon’. Foreign Office

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday said that Pakistan would get off FATF grey list 'very soon'.  In a statement issued here, FO spokesperson...
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PM considering to change adviser on revenue, FBR chairman: reports

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is mulling to replace Adviser on Revenues Abdul Hafeez Shaikh with former senator of Pakistan Muslim League-...

Turkish President arrives today with heavy business-to-business agenda

 ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is arriving in Islamabad today on a two-day visit to Pakistan. He is visiting on the invitation...

SBP raises Rs274.5bn from T-bill auction

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that the government raised Rs274.5 billion through T-bills, against the target of Rs300 billion. The...

IMF tells Pakistan to sign more FTAs to boost exports

Senate finance committee rejects Tax Amendment Bill, says it hardly talks about taxes

Remittances drop 9.9pc to $1.9bn in Jan

KARACHI: Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $1.9 billion in the month of January 2020, a drop of 9.9pc when compared with $2.09 billion worth...

SECP proposes changes in law to prevent money laundering

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed new amendments to its regulations to prevent money laundering. The commission, in...

SBP announces five-fold increase in payment limit for freelancers

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has dramatically increased payment limits for freelancers working in the digital and IT sector, and...
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Govt approves Rs10bn subsidy package to counter inflation

–Federal cabinet bans sugar exports but allows imports to ensure a continuous supply in market –Approves Rs490,000 Hajj package for pilgrims from north...

Prominent Turkish investors to accompany Erdogan on Pakistan visit

LAHORE: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan would be accompanied by a delegation of 34 prominent Turkish companies during his upcoming visit to Pakistan. As per...

Coronavirus may slow Pakistan economy, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed that the coronavirus outbreak may have an adverse effect on the Pakistani economy during its...

Wheat flour crisis: CCP seizes record from PFMA office

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday seized important documents during a search and inspection of the Pakistan Flour Mills...

Govt to soon decide fate of its subordinate organisations 

Merger of 35 organisational entities, transfer of 43 to Sarmaya-e-Pakistan on the cards