Wheat shortage sparks urgency in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan has raised an alarm over an impending wheat crisis in the region, highlighting the...
Bilal Fibres diversifies amid textile suspension, plans entry into tech and EV sectors
Company to explore IT, health tech and electric vehicle space as part of strategic pivot
Dollar supported by hawkish Fed, yen bounces after hitting five-week low
The dollar index, a gauge of its performance against six major peers, traded at a fresh one-week high at 96.75
SBP meets EFP for suggestions on workers’ wages refinance scheme
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Reza Baqir met with the directors of the Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) to discuss...
Trade progress boosts Wall Street at end of rough year
US stock indexes jumped on Monday in a broad-based rally driven by growth sectors, as signs of progress in the US-China trade dispute...
SECP warns public against investing in Fine Sarmayakari Company
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned the public against investing in a fake entity, Fine Sarmayakari Company, which...
A barrel of oil now cheaper than a plate of chicken biryani
WTI US crude May contract is now trading at less than $1 a barrel, hitting its lowest level ever, while futures have...
Finja, Pakistan Post join forces to introduce digitised services
As the pace of innovation accelerates in Pakistan, different local and international entities operating in the country are on a mission to...
WB team visits LCCI to think up ways for agri development
LAHORE: A four-member of the World Bank's Strengthening Markets for Agriculture & Rural Transformation in Punjab (SMART) programme called on Lahore Chamber...
‘US, China close to finalising parts of trade deal’
WASHINGTON: Washington and Beijing are making “headway” on key issues in their ongoing trade dispute and discussions will continue, the US Trade...
Zameen.com to hold Pakistan Property Show in Dubai on Dec 6, 7
LAHORE: Pakistan's largest real estate portal, Zameen.com, has announced its decision to hold another massive edition of the ‘Pakistan Property Show’ –...
SBP raises Rs75bn from Sukuk auction
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that the government raised Rs74.617 billion through auction of the five-year Government of...
SBP raises Rs186.8bn from T-bill, PIB auctions
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that the government raised a collective amount of Rs186.8 billion from the auction...
IMF appreciates Pakistan’s resolve to revive economy
Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and State Bank of Pakistan Governor Reza Baqir had an...
FBR chief asks banks to collect details of benami accounts themselves
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi has asked all banks in the country to collect details of 'benami' accounts of...