United Towel’s acquisition of Vespo Groep BV expected to boost exports by 221pc

ISLAMABAD: United Towel Exporters which acquired a 70 percent stake in Dutch-based Vespo Groep BV expressed optimism its exports to Europe would...

Increased CPEC-trade flow, business activity to boost revenues: Member FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue's member in the Facilitation and Taxpayers Education (FATE) wing, Nausheen Javaid Amjad has said the increased trade...

Cement despatches decline by 2.12% in November on YoY basis

ISLAMABAD: Despite a net decrease in fuel prices, cement despatches experienced a 2.12% decline in November 2023, with total despatches amounting to...

KE private shareholders’ plea    

The private shareholders of K-Electric (KE) demanded the management of the company to take them into confidence in respect of any act...

Reduction in taxes on essential items imperative for people, says ICST

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Sunday said taxes on essentials should be reviewed to shield the vulnerable from...

Dunya Group backs away from the dumpster fire that is WorldCall

Rumours that WorldCall Telecom’s majority shareholder Oman Telecommunications Company is looking to sell its stake in the company have been swirling since...

Confiz Pakistan wins Microsoft ‘Country Partner of the Year’ award

LAHORE Confiz - the technology enabler based in Pakistan - has won the 2017 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for Pakistan....

‘Health, safety of industrial workers imperative for sustainable development’

Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood said on Monday that health and safety of industry workers would ensure sustainable...

US Embassy to lead Pakistani delegation on power generation

ISLAMABAD: US Embassy Economic Counselor William Laitinen will be leading a delegation of the Pakistani government and business officials to participate in...

A bad first day at PSX for Roshan Packages Limited

Trading of Roshan Packages Limited (RPL) commenced today at an opening price of Rs.86.25. Against market expectations, the stock closed at Rs...

Petrol, diesel prices slashed by Rs2 for April 2018

ISLAMABAD: The government on Saturday announced a reduction in prices of petrol and diesel by Rs2.07 and Rs2.00 per litre, respectively, for...

BoI to hold roadshows for increasing FDI

The Board of Investment (BoI) has said that the government would hold roadshows in China, Singapore and the Gulf countries in the...

How does GroupM plan to solve its talent retention challenges?

A culture that values acquisition over retention, across all industries, eventually translates to weak initiatives towards its human capital as well

NICL officials to visit Dubai to chalk out properties’ fate

ISLAMABAD: After getting the green signal from the management at Liberty House, DIFC, Dubai, the head of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)...

Banking sector ‘Profits’ remained stagnant in 2016

The banking sector profitability remained flat in 2016, owing to the lower Net Interest Income (NII) and Net Interest Margins (NIMs), as...