Pakistan has lost 11m workers to overseas employers since 1971: report
More than 11 million Pakistanis have left Pakistan since 1971 to pursue employment opportunities elsewhere, according to emigration statistics released by the...
Moot highlights regional benefits of Belt and Road Initiative
ISLAMABAD: The lately held International Conference on "Cross-Regional Media Fusion among the Belt and Road Partners" by the Center for Global and Strategic...
Oil declines but set for third weekly rise
LONDON: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday but were still set for a third straight weekly gain after easing US-China trade tensions lifted...
PIA, private airlines jack up fares for domestic flights
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), along with other private airlines, has jacked up the fares for domestic passengers.
After the revision of fares,...
Food exports increase 16pc, imports fall 15pc in five months
ISLAMABAD: Food group exports from the country during the first five months of the current financial year (FY20) increased by 16.20pc as...
CNG dealers express concerns over suspension of gas
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas Dealers Association (APCNGDA) on Friday expressed concern over the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Company Limited's...
Govt plans further reduction in fertiliser prices
ISLAMABAD: Rebuffing the rumours that the price of fertiliser may jump as a result of the increase in gas prices being recommended...
220 Pakistani manufactures to participate in 50th ‘Heimtextil’ exhibition
Around 3,000 exhibitors from across the world will take part in the exhibition, which will commence from Jan 7 in Frankfurt
KSE-100 gains 177 points in volatile session
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a rollercoaster ride on Friday, with the indices changing directions throughout the day before ending...
Pak Suzuki to increase car prices by up to Rs90,000 from Jan 1
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) is set to mark the new year by increasing the prices of its car from January 1,...
Gold imports drop 4.8pc in five months
ISLAMABAD: The import of gold into the country decreased by 4.81pc during the first five months of the current financial year (2019-20)...
SECP records 30pc increase in new incorporations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 1,387 new companies in November, indicating an increase of 30pc when compared...
FATF conditions: MoF proposes AML/CFT rules for National Savings
Finance ministry to constitute a supervisory board to ensure implementation of new rules
SBP reserves surge 18pc, surpass $10bn mark
Forex reserves held by SBP increase by $1.65bn to $10.89bn; such levels were last seen in May 2018
Export of readymade garments increases 13pc in five months
The export of readymade garments during the first five months (July-Nov) of FY20 increased by 13.19pc to $1.156 billion, as compared to...