SECP’s new brokers regime opposed   Â
ISLAMABAD: Small brokers have raised serious reservations over the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)’s new brokers regime.
They said that the...
Cabinet expected to approve appointment of new PSO MD
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is expected to approve the appointment of new managing director/ chief executive officer (CEO) of Pakistan State Oil...
Govt devising policy for revival of sick industrial units: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the government would soon unveil a comprehensive policy to revive the sick industrial units to...
1,038 tonnes of Indian cotton yarn reaches Pakistan via Oman
LAHORE:Â Despite Pakistan's decision to ban bilateral trade ties with India on August 10 last year, around 1,038 tonnes of Indian cotton yarn...
Cabinet to allow high-rise constructions in four major cities
ISLAMABAD:Â The federal cabinet is likely to give permission for the construction of high-rise buildings in four major cities, in compliance with international...
‘Saudi company likely to invest $4bn in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector’
ISLAMABAD: Power Division Minister Omar Ayub Khan on Monday informed the National Assembly (NA) that Saudi Arabian power producing company ACWA Power...
Cargo transporters end strike on govt assurances
KARACHI:Â Goods' transporters on Monday announced an end to their strike after holding successful negotiations with the federal government.
The move comes after the...
OGRA reduces RLNG prices for January
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday reduced the prices of Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) for the month of...
Sluggish exports must improve for Pakistan to be competitive: SBP governor
KARACHI: As the country's economy is stabilising, attention needs to be given to pivoting Pakistan from an inward economy to an outward-looking...
Govt optimistic of achieving $24bn remittance target in FY20
ISLAMABAD:Â The growth in foreign remittances, which soared to $11.4 billion during the July-December period of FY20, is likely to continue for the...
Industrialists end sit-in after successful talks with SSGC officials
KARACHI: The protesting industrialists on Monday ended their sit-in outside the Sui Southern Gas Company’s head office after successful talks with the...
Fitch affirms Pakistan at ‘B-‘ with stable outlook
LAHORE:Â International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Pakistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B-' with a 'Stable Outlook'.
In a...
Exports, imports suffer heavily as cargo transporters’ strike continues
KARACHI: Imports and exports have fallen heavily as angry cargo and goods transporters have continued their strike for 8th day against axle...
Investment in country increased by 78%, claims Minister Hammad AzharÂ
LAHORE: Minister for Economic Affairs, Hammad Azhar has said that investment in the country has increased by 78 percent due to the...
FBR’s poor performance angers Hafeez Sheikh
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh is not happy with the performance of the Federal Board...