CCP to hold an open hearing on Auto sector on April 12
KARACHI: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is holding a public hearing on the auto sector on April 12 in Islamabad, and has invited all...
International expo on CPEC to boost trade, investment opportunities: Chinese diplomat
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese Embassy and focal person for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Zhao Lijian has termed the...
Brent crude touches $69.04, as US-China trade war threat eases
SINGAPORE: Oil markets rose for a second day on Tuesday, with Brent rising above $69 per barrel on hopes a trade dispute...
Bayer AG gets US regulator’s go-ahead to acquire Monsanto: WSJ
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Justice Department will allow German drugs and pesticides group Bayer AG to acquire Monsanto Co in a $62.5 billion...
Per capita income rises, touches Rs180,204 for FY 2017-18
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy is said to have achieved its highest economic growth rate at 5.79 percent, the highest in eleven years, proclaimed...
OMC’s and refineries refuse to pay fee in absence of formal notification
ISLAMABAD: The dispute between the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and oil industry has intensified after the latter refused to pay...
Energy corridor between Pakistan, Tajikistan could improve regional connectivity
ISLAMABAD: A conference held by Tajikistan’s embassy and Centre for Global Studies (CGSS) on Monday emphasized for execution of an energy corridor...
Pakistan’s petroleum consumption rose 9.64 percent during 2016-17: OCAC
ISLAMABAD: A report released by the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) for the year 2016-17 revealed Pakistan’s petroleum productions consumption grew by...
Oil prices fall, as US trade war with China rattles markets
SINGAPORE: Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, easing after strong gains in the previous session when hopes that trade disputes between the United...
FPCCI welcomes Tax Amnesty Scheme
LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday welcomed the Tax Amnesty Scheme announced recently by the Prime...
Shehbaz terms taxes as a national obligation
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that payment of taxes was a national obligation whereas government was responsible...
SECP’s compliance with IOSCO standards rises to 83pc
ISLAMABAD: The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has enhanced Pakistan’s compliance level with the IOSCO principles to 83 per cent, which...
Sanjrani for minimising trade imbalance between Pakistan and Japan
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate of Pakistan Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Japan and desires...
Chinese Investment Promotion Agency keen to develop JVs with Pak companies
ISLAMABAD: Shenzhen Investment Promotion Agency of China on Monday expressed its deep desire in initiating joint ventures with Pakistani counterparts in areas...
Tax amnesty scheme politically motivated: ICST
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Monday criticized the recently-announced tax amnesty scheme terming it politically motivated.
The decision amounts to...