CCP recommends FBR to amend RFP clauses for tobacco track and trace system

KARACHI: The Competition Commission of Pakistan issued a policy note to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with the recommendation to amend...

Banking spread shrinks to historic low

KARACHI: In a surprising development, the average banking spread shrank in February despite a hike in the benchmark interest rate at the...

Committee discusses Pak relations with ASEAN, resolves to boost trade

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Commerce and Textile met under the chairmanship of MNA Siraj Muhammad Khan in Parliament House on Monday and...

Shanghai Electric withdraws bid to acquire 66.4 percent of K-Electric

LAHORE:  A notification sent to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday by K-Electric revealed Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited had withdrawn its offer to...

Oil prices fall, as China-US trade war threat looms

SINGAPORE: Oil prices reversed earlier gains on Monday as concerns of a looming trade dispute between the United States and China weighed...

Cabinet expresses concern over continuous delays in finalization of 6,000MW projects

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has expressed its deep concern over the mounting delays in conclusion of around 6,000 megawatt of power plant...

FBR contemplating to remove inconsistency in AIT collection for edible oil sector

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is said to be reviewing a budget proposal for eliminating an inconsistency in the edible...

Govt to stop cotton imports during harvest season

ISLAMABAD: Considering stagnation of cotton production in last four years, the government has decided to stop cotton imports during harvest season to...

Punjab focuses on cotton cultivation, subsidies to get quality yield

LAHORE: There is a complete ban on the cultivation of cotton in the province before the start of April due to chances of...

G20 to monitor crypto-currencies, keen to regulate industry

BUENOS AIRES: The top 20 economies of the world have agreed to keep an eye on cryptocurrencies and financial policymakers are keen to...

China to protect its trade interests amid rift with U.S.

BEIJING: The United States has openly disregarded trade rules with an inquiry into intellectual property and China will defend its interests, Vice...

Seven Pakistani entities added to US export control list

The United States has added seven Pakistani companies to a list of foreign entities that are subject to stringent export control measures,...

Chairman OIC FPCC for increasing trade with Afghanistan

PESHAWAR: The Chairman Council of OIC Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Haji Naseem ur Rehman has said that...

Oil price crosses $70 as Iran deal tensions linger

DOHA: Crude oil prices posted their biggest weekly gain in eight months with rising geopolitical risk in the Middle East threatening security...

Karachi to host 19th Textile Asia trade fair from March 27

KARACHI: Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan are jointly organising a three-day international textile, garments machinery...