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
Oil prices dip after three days of gains
Brent futures were down 5 cents at $74.49 a barrel by 0319 GMT, after gaining 0.8 percent on Thursday. They are heading for a near 2 percent gain this week, the first weekly increase in four
10th IGATEX Pakistan 2017 exhibition kicks off today
In the backdrop of improved law and order situation of the city, the exhibitors and organizers of international Pakistan textile machinery and...
Agri-sector posts significant growth of 3.46% in 2016-17
The agricultural sector witnessed significant growth of 3.46 percent during the fiscal year 2016-17 as against the set target of 3.5 percent....
Government releases Rs 357.507 billion under PSDP
ISLAMABAD:Â The federal government which announced over a trillion rupees worth development budget last year, has only released Rs 357.507 billion under its...
Asia stocks, S&P futures slide as investors flee risk amid growth fears
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dropped 1 percent, erasing tiny gains made in the opening hour and hitting its lowest level since February 2017
Oil prices stabilize, after Trump’s tweet criticizing OPEC
NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Friday, stabilizing after an earlier slide driven by U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of OPEC’s...
SAARC CCI to organise seminar on ‘Climate Resilient South Asia’
ISLAMABAD: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) will organise a one-day seminar on “A...
Oil falls 2pc on surprise US crude build, Trump’s China trade comments
NEW YORK: Oil prices dropped about 2pc on Wednesday, logging a second straight day of losses after US crude inventories unexpectedly rose...
SECP imposes record penalties in enhanced compliance drive
Key enforcement actions included imposing hefty penalties for violations of the Companies Act, 2017.
Investment Boards of Sindh, Balochistan agree to work together
KARACHI:Â The heads of the boards of investment of Sindh and Balochistan agreed to form a Joint Marketing and Project Development Strategy to...
Automotive parts’ manufacturers show little interest in manufacturing parts for aircraft
The automotive parts and accessories manufacturers are trying to meet the expected huge demand for parts after the advent of new entrants...
PM inaugurates 1410MW hydropower project at Tarbela
TARBELA: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday inaugurated 1410 MW Tarbela 4th extension hydropower project.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan,...
Economic stability, law and order has boosted confidence of foreign investors: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said that Pakistan has achieved significant economic stability and with the improved law and order...
Govt considers setting up mobile power plants
The government is considering setting up short term mobile power plants since the delay in the  ongoing power projects has attracted criticism...