SBP to announce monetary policy on 21stÂ
KARACHI:Â The Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will meet on September 21 to announce the country's policy rate...
Pakistan’s tobacco exports surge 137pc YoY in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tobacco exports have increased by 137.53 per cent to $2.171 million in July, the first month of fiscal year (FY)...
Govt succeeds in getting FATF-related bills passed through parliament
House votes amidst ruckus; Opp stages walkout
PTA proposes regulations under Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has prepared a draft of regulations to be enforced under the first-ever Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy in...
Govt lifts ban on export of Tyvek Suits, antimalarial drugs
ISLAMABAD: With the removal of restrictions on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, sanitizers etc, the government on Tuesday has also lifted...
Fertiliser players urge govt to extend GIDC recovery period by eight years
In case the request is dismissed, fertiliser players may increase urea prices by Rs500 to Rs2,100 per bag
Steel industry opposes tariff reduction proposals of NTC
ISLAMABAD: As the National Tariff Commission (NTC) has proposed a reduction in tariff on import of finished or semi-finished steel products, the...
FBR fulfils long-standing demand of fan manufacturers
ISLAMABAD: The customs wing of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday issued a notification resolving the long-standing demand of fan manufacturers.
The...
Govt, IMF shortlist 12 state entities for privatisationÂ
ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has prepared a list of 12 organisations which will be...
Pakistan wins Global Islamic Leadership Award for promotion of Islamic financing
President Alvi emphasises need to adopt basic principles of Islamic financing in order to establish a society based on equality and compassion
Pakistan, China likely to sign MoU for cooperation in ICT
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China may expand bilateral cooperation in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) in the near future as...
Rashakai SEZ to speed up industrialisation in Pakistan: Asim Bajwa
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Lt Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project will...
FBR revises duty drawback rates for electric fans
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Monday that the FBR has revised duty drawback...
Pakistan desirous of expanding trade ties with Ethiopia: President Alvi
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said Pakistan attaches great significance to its ties with Ethiopia and wants to expand trade and commercial...
Traders demand removal of bottlenecks hampering Pak-Afghan trade
PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has urged the government to take pragmatic steps to remove hurdles and problems...