Govt prioritises small businesses to offset trade deficit
This new focus on small businesses by the govt is a critical step towards achieving a balanced trade scenario
Finance Minister hails World Bank’s increased financial support for Pakistan
Enhanced WB aid to empower Pakistan's vulnerable populations and microfinance
Accountability court freezes Malik Riaz’s assets
The Commercial Banks were directed to freeze their accounts and not allow transactions or withdrawals till further orders.
Shipping agents defend charges after KPT Chairman’s critique
Uniform charges cannot be implemented due to concerns about cartelisation: PSAA
Business community demands reduction in interest rate
SBP and GoP urged to make sure that industries flourish
SBP enforces new measures to control US dollar transactions
Pakistan tightens currency controls, biometric verification required for large dollar transactions
As military tensions rise between Pakistan, Iran, both official and unofficial trade remains unaffected
Trading has continued across the border and so has smuggling. But could that change in the days to come?
Petroleum Division rescues Sui Southern MD from dismissal
Questions abound about Shamshad Akhtar’s role as Chairperson SSGC after Petroleum Division clips SSGC Boards’ wings to stop removal of MD
Financial crisis looms over KP as federal dues reach Rs515bn
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing a severe financial crisis, with the federal government's outstanding dues, including electricity net benefits and other...
SECP proposes amendments to NBFC Rules 2003 for public input
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a draft proposing amendments to the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment &...
Govt fails to find an investor for Kot Addu plant for the fifth time
The 600 MW has previously fail to receive a bid in April, May, October, and December
HBL PSL broadcasting rights sell for over Rs 7bn to ARY
The board’s interim chairman Zaka Ashraf without disclosing a figure said the rights had sold for Rs 3bn more than the last deal.
Reko Diq’s logistical challenges cast shadows on promised wealth
RMDC reluctant to use Gwadar port for shipping ores; alternate routes prove to be no better
Planning Ministry’s ambitious five-year plan seeks Rs 150bn to revamp governance
ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission of Pakistan has unveiled the need for a substantial investment of Rs 150 billion in the forthcoming five-year...
CDWP meeting recommends development projects worth Rs 358.8bn to ECNEC
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting, under the leadership of Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, witnessed the approval...