‘Hajj quota for Pakistani pilgrims increased’
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Seven latest locomotives reach Pakistan from US
A consignment of seven new modern locomotives has reached Karachi from the United States to reinforce Pakistan Railways’ existing fleet.
“Pakistan will receive a total...
Pakistan to host ECO leaders’ summit in March
Pakistan is getting ready to host the 13th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in March this year, an official source said here...
New software leads to 50pc growth in GST at AG offices
A dedicated software launched across all district accounts offices in July last year has resulted in an impressive 50 per cent growth in collection...
ECC allows 300,000 tons of urea export
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday endorsed continuing the fertilizer subsidy scheme and approved export of 300,000 tons of urea...
ADB provides $196m loan for highways
Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday signed $196 million loan agreement for the post-flood national highways rehabilitation project.
The loan agreement was signed...
NIB-MCB merger process hits a snag
Former employee obtains legal injunction
Singapore government-owned Temasek Holdings likely to approach Pakistani government to protect its investments
A former employee of NIB Bank,...
ABAD to hold real estate expo on March 24
The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) on Sunday announced holding Pakistan’s largest real estate and construction expo on March 24-26, 2017.
In...
CPEC opens doors of investment in Pakistan: experts
Economists and business experts have said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a splendid project of progress and prosperity which has opened doors of...
PR gets seven locomotives from US
The first consignment of seven modern locomotives out of 55-locomotive imported from the United States reached Karachi port on Sunday.
A senior official of Pakistan Railways...
Govt likely to allow 300,000 tonnes of urea for export
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The government is likely to allow urea manufacturers to export 300,000 tonnes of urea out of total estimated surplus of 800,000 of...
Pakistan’s first Naphtha cracker complex to be installed
by YASIR HABIB
In an unprecedented development to boost up economy, Pakistan is all set to build country’s first ever Naphtha cracker complex (NCC), a state...
Better liquidity, re-rating build case for higher weight in MSCI EM Index
Liquidity profile has always been a meaningful consideration, amongst other factors, for international funds investing in frontier or emerging markets, which are gauged through...
WAPDA chairman fails to take action against delay in Tarbela Extension Project
Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) chairman has still not taken any action against those responsible for delays in 1410 MW Tarbela (4th) Extension...
Zong announces $200m investment
Pakistan’s largest 4G service provider, Zong has announced $200m investment at its annual business conference. Addressing the inaugural session, Zong’s CEO Liu Dianfeng reflected...
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