KSE-100 down 202 points amid bearish sentiment

KARACHI: Bearish sentiment surrounded the Pakistan Stock Exchange on the last trading session of the week, as the KSE-100 closed a volatile...

China’s June exports, imports fall as trade war takes heavier toll

BEIJING: China’s exports fell in June as the United States ramped up trade pressure, while imports shrank more than expected, pointing to...

Pakistani delegation attends World Palm Dates Exhibition in Turkey

A nine-member trade delegation of date growers and exporters from Pakistan is visiting Turkey to explore the market for fresh Pakistani dates....

FBR automates import of raw materials

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has devised an improved system regarding the issuance of exemption certificates under Section 148 of...

Chinese investors urged to cash in on Pakistan’s ‘business-friendly policies’

--Minister says China can help increase Pakistan’s exports by relocating its industries and initiating joint ventures in various fields ISLAMABAD: Planning, Development...

Japan-South Korea trade spat threatens global tech market

TOKYO: A simmering diplomatic row with Japan is threatening South Korea’s output of components that drive smartphones and computer displays, which analysts...

India-US trade talks to restart with little sign of compromise

NEW DELHI: Indian and US trade negotiators will meet on Friday, with little sign of a compromise on a series of protectionist measures taken...

Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook’s crypto project

LONDON: Bitcoin dipped almost 8pc on Thursday, extending losses the day after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell called for a halt...

Stocks stay flat in range-bound trading

KARACHI: Amidst lack of positive triggers and times of economic uncertainty, the investors of Pakistan Stock Exchange endured another range-bound session on...

Groundbreaking of much-delayed Coastal Oil Refinery this year: official

--'The project, expected to be completed by the end of 2023, will refine around 250,000 barrels of oil per day' ISLAMABAD: The...

China says US trade issues are ‘definitely’ resolvable

BEIJING: China said on Thursday that the thorny trade issues plaguing relations with the United States are resolvable after fractious talks between the economic...

Senate body calls for legislation to resolve expats’ mobile registration issues

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications Chairperson Rubina Khalid on Wednesday stressed the need to formulate policy through legislation for...

NAB arrests Sindh Bank president, others in fake accounts case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday arrested the president, vice president, director and ex-president of Sindh Bank in the fake accounts...

Malaysian PM stresses need to enhance trade ties with Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: Malaysia and Pakistan enjoy excellent trade relations and both countries have tremendous potential to increase bilateral trade from the existing level,...

Asad Umar becomes NDC member

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed former finance minister Asad Umar as member of the National Development Council (NDC), said a...