D.G Khan Cement announces completion of Pakistan’s largest cement plant

The cement produced in the trial run is being dispatched to customers. The announcement of commercial production will be made in due course of time, said D.G Khan Cement

Ali Allawala appointed CEO of Malaysia’s Standard Chartered Bank Islamic unit

Ali Allawala was named 'Best Islamic Consumer Banker in Pakistan 2015' by the Islamic Finance Awards

Business confidence exhibits fall before upcoming elections: OICCI

The outcome of the survey was hugely impacted by despondency in retail and wholesale trade whose business confidence nosedived to 6 percent against 40 percent in wave 15

NTDC to engage consultant for undertaking technical study

The technical study would evaluate and recommend how to properly protect the system and avoid tripping like the one last week which caused power supply disruption in the northern region of the country

Pakistan needs 1.3 million new jobs every year: UNDP

The hospitality sector, accommodation and food, directly linked to tourism, accounts for only 1.6 percent of the country’s total employment, said the UNDP report

NIC mandatory for buying/selling above $500: SBP

Exchange companies have expressed fears with the latest restriction, illegal traders would engage most of the sellers, which may lead to tightening of dollar supply in the kerb market.

NTDC can’t challenge international arbitration ruling in local courts

In September last year, London Court of Arbitration’s (LCA) fined Pakistan Rs11 billion partial penalty in a case brought forward by eleven IPPs

Pakistan contemplating to import 20,000 tons of cotton from Afghanistan

Import of cotton from Afghanistan is under consideration due to the prevailing water shortage in the country

ECNEC approves development projects worth billions

ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) at its meeting here on Tuesday approved phase three of overseas...

Suzuki, after Toyota, announces to suspend booking of non-filers

ISLAMABAD: Those willing to purchase or import new vehicles are left with no options but to become filers as the assemblers, after...

PLTC imposes $20 mn penalty on PGPC over delays in completion of LNG terminal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Terminal Company (PLTC) has imposed another penalty worth $20 million on Pakistan Gas Port Consortium (PGPC) due to the...

Alibaba’s entrance to enhance Pakistan’s digital economy

Analysts often cite the absence of PayPal as among the impediments to the growth of e-commerce in Pakistan.

US, EU investors interested in buying combined 9.59 percent stake in Meezan Bank

The other major shareholders in Meezan Bank are Islamic Development Bank and Pakistan Kuwait Investment Co

FPCCI prepares research report on textiles under PM’s instructions

ISLAMABAD: The Research and Development (R&D) department of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has prepared a detailed document...

Financial management key to successful businesses: SMEDA

LAHORE: Financial management is the main driving key to run a successful business. It was unanimously observed by the speakers while addressing...