Local LPG production touched 1.918m tons in last three years

Islamabad: Local production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) remained over 1.918 million metric tons (mmt), imports 0.840 mmt, sales 2.559 mmt during...

Nepra approves reduction in power tariff of Rs1.70 per unit for July

Islamabad: National Electric Power and Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved a tariff refund of Rs1.70 in electricity rates due to fuel...

Imports rise 6.64pc to reach $4.834b during July 2017

Islamabad: Pakistan’s imports registered a 36.74pc year-on-year increase alongside 6.64pc rise on a month-on-month basis to reach $4.834b during July 2017 as...

Textile exports rose by 3pc during July 2017 to touch $1.006 billion

Islamabad: According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Tuesday, exports of textiles and clothing rose 3pc to...

Private sector credit touches Rs4.683 trillion during July 2017: SBP

Karachi: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released data about private sector’s outstanding credit to reach Rs4.683t from Rs3.922t in same...

Govt pondering to lay oil pipeline in light of tanker strikes

Islamabad: The continuing threats of strikes by the Oil Tankers Association, has made the government reconsider its plans and the Economic Coordination...

CNG sector hopeful of resurgence says: APCNGA

Islamabad: The All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas Association (APCNGA) expressed confidence on Tuesday in a strong revival of the CNG sector on...

AGP audit report reveals Rs1.32t financial misappropriation in power sector

Islamabad: Rs1.32t worth of financial misappropriation, irregularities, recoveries and overpayments have been said to be found by the auditor-general of Pakistan (AGP)...

Tractor production increased by 54.59pc during last FY 2016-17

Islamabad: Tractor production in the country during financial year ended on June 30, 2017 increased by 54.59 percent as compared the production...

FPCCI asks govt to reduce power tariff for export sector

Islamabad: Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Dr. Ishrat Hussain has said that exports play a very important role in...

American experts hold workshop to support Pakistan Water Dialogue Project

KARACHI Three experts from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are conducting water-resource workshops in Islamabad this week to support the Pakistan...

$5bn lost to decline in cotton production: PARC

ISLAMABAD Pakistan Agriculture Research Council Chairman Dr Yousaf Zafar has said that Pakistan lost $ 5 billion during the last three years due...
LUCKY

Lucky Cement officially cuts prices by 4.5pc in North to Rs 525 bag

KARACHI Lucky Cement (LUCK) has cut its prices by around Rs 25 per bag to Rs 525 in North, with effect from August...

Industries secretary lauds Indus Motor Company’s practices

KARACHI “Indus Motor Company (IMC) sharing its experiences within and outside the company is encouraging, and we can move on the path of...

APBF urges govt to adopt holistic approach toward agriculture, industry

KARACHI All Pakistan Business Forum President Ibrahim Qureshi has asked the new government to adopt a holistic approach aimed at developing both the...