Pakistan gets a confidence boost but IMF bailout still on the cards
ISLAMABAD: The finance minister’s bullish comments declaring the end of an economic crisis have bolstered confidence ahead of crunch talks with the International...
ECC approves releasing one-month salary of PSM employees
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Wednesday approved the release of one-month salary of Pakistan Steel Mills’ (PSM) employees.
Finance Minister Asad...
Banking sector in shambles over a plausible cyber-attack
MCB, ABL, other major banks reassure customers’ safety, SBP certifies only Bank Islami was affected
25 brokerage houses served notices over non-compliance of AML laws
ISLAMABAD:Â Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued show cause notices to 25 brokerage houses over non-compliance of anti-money laundering (AML)...
SECP incorporated 1,395 new companies in October Â
ISLAMABAD:Â In October, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 1,395 new companies, indicating a growth of 63 per cent as...
KSA soon to sign MoU for oil refinery in Gwadar
ISLAMABAD:Â The Saudi energy minister will soon visit Pakistan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an oil refinery in Pakistan,...
Masses to face acute gas shortage again
ISLAMABAD:Â The country is likely to experience the worst shortage of gas this winter, particularly in December, January and February, as the gap...
Govt releases Rs1.043bn for CPEC projects
ISLAMABAD:Â The government has released Rs1.043 billion for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19.
According...
FBR asked to submit details of its employees working in tobacco industry
Senator Dilawar Khan says multinational companies are providing cash rewards and luxury vehicles to FBR officialsÂ
ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Special Committee on Causes...
‘PM’s China visit opens up new vistas of economic cooperation’
MoF says discussions were held on immediate market access for Pakistan’s exports as well as balance of payments support
ISLAMABAD:Â Prime Minister Imran...
Abraaj fund investors hire Duff & Phelps to help recover money: sources
The advisory firm will seek to trace an estimated $33 million owed by Abraaj relating to the Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund
PTI govt lingering behind in meeting some goals: Report
The cabinet was apprised that a national job creation strategy would have to be devised and announced by November 15th, 2018
Pakistan in talks with China for relief package: Asad Umar
Finance Minister Asad Umar has confirmed that the government was currently in talks with China for a possible financial deal, which would...
SECP initiates legal proceedings against two fraudulent companies
ISLAMABAD:Â The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has initiated legal proceedings against Gold Transmit Network Technology (Pvt) Limited and Green Apple...
Govt formulates ‘national standards’ for manufacturing of tractors
Farmers had repeatedly complained about quality of locally-manufactured tractors
ISLAMABAD:Â The government for the first time has formulated 'national standards' for all tractors...