Weekly inflation rises 1.01pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation for the week ended on September 19 increased by 1.01pc as compared to the previous...

Sukkur-Multan motorway to enhance connectivity, boom businesses

Tehseen Majeed used to work hundreds of miles away from her home in Pakistan's central city of Multan after completing her education,...

Market Weekly: Rupee stable, stock market up 2pc

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its positive momentum for the third consecutive week with the index closing higher by 2pc on a...

Toyota to recall cars in China over airbag defects

BEIJING: Japanese automaker Toyota will recall 357 imported Lexus cars in China due to defective airbags, according to China's market regulator. The recall,...

Traders announce Islamabad march after failure of talks with FBR

LAHORE: After the failure of talks with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) has decided to launch a...

Trump, Modi may sign a trade deal by Sept-end: sources

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: The United States and India are racing to negotiate a limited trade deal that US President Donald Trump and Indian...

Textile exports up 2.3pc in two months

ISLAMABAD: The textile group exports from the country during the first two months of the current financial year increased by 2.30pc when compared...

Saudi Aramco has emerged from attacks ‘stronger than ever’: CEO

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has emerged from attacks on its oil facilities “stronger than ever”, Chief Executive Amin Nasser told employees in a...

Shell Pakistan, Hyundai Nishat embark on landmark partnership

LAHORE: Shell Pakistan Limited and Hyundai Nishat Motor Private Limited have signed an agreement to ensure value for their customers. Bringing this...

IMF mission concludes visit; notes progress in key areas

Fund projects Pakistan's growth at 2.4pc for FY20; inflation to decline in the coming months Pakistan warned of domestic and int’l...

Pakistan gives green light to five LNG terminal plans

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has given the go-ahead to five consortiums, including Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell and Mitsubishi, to progress with their liquefied natural...

Saudi vows quick recovery despite damage to oil plant

KHURAIS: Saudi Arabia vowed Friday oil production will be quickly restored as it revealed extensive damage to the Khurais oilfield following weekend aerial...

US lifts tariffs on 400 Chinese products, Trump wants ‘complete’ trade deal

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said his administration was “making a lot of progress” with China on Friday, as deputy-level trade talks...

Pakistan, US discuss ways to strengthen economic ties

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador to Pakistan Paul Jones, along with other high ranking officers of USAID and US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law...

CPEC’s second phase to ensure poverty alleviation: minister

ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development & Reform Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar said on Friday that the ongoing phase of CPEC would bring about socio-economic benefits...