CPEC fastest-moving and most effective project under BRI: Report
CPEC construction has created nearly 60,000 direct jobs in Pakistan. It is expected to create 700,000 jobs in the country by 2030. If related industries are counted, at least 3.5 million jobs will be created, benefiting millions of families
Foreign investment takes a dip, down 26.2 per cent
According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday, the country attracted FDI of $237.9 million in May, down 26.2 per cent from $322.7 million in the same month of the preceding year.
SMEs urged to get listed with PSX
ISLAMABAD:Â The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Pakistan Stock Exchange, organised an awareness programme to educate potential investors...
Pakistan inflation soars to 7.19% in January year-on-year
Rising liquefied natural gas and electricity prices, as well as a spike in tomatoes, garlic and medicine, were the main reason behind the January month-on-month inflation rise
KSE-100 index shows worst fiscal year performance since FY09
The market started off the month of June 2018 on a good note amid successful formation of caretaker setup in country and ease-off in global politics.
Market Daily: Indices make a comeback, gain 484 points
Foreign investors were net buyers, at last, and the market posted return of 1.15 per cent or 484 points in a single day, closing at 42,623 index level.
Hussain Lawai resigns as PSX Board chairman
In an emergent meeting of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held Thursday the board considered and accepted Hussain Lawai’s resignation at PSX Board Chairman with immediate effect.
Pakistan’s top executives, govt, discuss growth, investment & technology
Top executives from local and international private organisations as well as senior representatives from the government joined in the discussions
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to substantially increase bilateral trade
Pakistan and Tajikistan Saturday agreed to make joint efforts to substantially increase the bilateral trade, noting that there existed huge economic potential to exploit.
Market Daily: Indices crumble along with rupee, shed 680.01 points
The KSE 100 dropped to an intraday low of 42,954.89 after a loss of 727.95 points before it settled down at 680.01 points at 43,002.83.
NEPRA approves Rs1.8 per unit power tariff hike
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of Rs1.80 per unit in the tariff for all power distribution...
Instagram debuts IGTV, set to challenge YouTube’s domination
IGTV will be available as part of Instagram’s app and as a separate app
Foreign reserves plunge to four-year low after 4.4 per cent drop
Foreign currency reserves held by SBP were recorded at $9,063.6 million, down $415.9 million
Finance ministry reviews matters related to FATF meetings
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Minister, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, in the wake of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary meeting in Paris, here on Friday chaired a meeting...
Private lunch with Warren Buffett auctioned off for $3.3 million
An anonymous bidder offered more than $3.3 million on Friday for a private lunch with Warren Buffett, an amount just short of the record paid in 2016 and 2012 for the chance to pick the brain of the renowned investor and philanthropist.