SC restores taxes on cellular top-up
CJP says apex court will not intervene in public revenue and tax collection propositions
ISLAMABAD:Â The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ordered the restoration...
Trump says US-China trade talks going well
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said ongoing trade talks between the United States and China were going well, as the...
MCB Bank reports 24pc growth in profit before tax
The bank declares an interim cash dividend of Rs4 per share for the 1st quarter of 2019
The Board of Directors of...
Imports reduced by $3.5bn in FY19, PM’s aide tells NA
'Prudent steps like imposition of regulatory duties and control of low-quality products will further reduce the volume of imports in the...
Saudi says no immediate plan to boost oil output as Iran waivers end
RIYADH:Â Saudi Arabia has no immediate plans to raise oil output after the United States ends sanctions waivers for buyers of Iranian crude,...
Pakistan, South Korea sign framework arrangement worth $500m
Under the arrangement, South Korea will provide long-term concessional financing for the execution of various development projects in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â Adviser to Prime...
HBL’s profit increases 14pc to Rs8.4bn in 1st quarter 2019
HBL on Wednesday declared a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs3.2 billion with earnings per share of Rs2.08 for the first...
Respite for PSX as index closes 100 points higher
KARACHI:Â The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) changed its direction on Wednesday, as indices managed to recover losses from the preceding session. Foreign investors...
Enhanced Indian duties hampering Pakistani exports, NA told
ISLAMABAD:Â Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Shandana Gulzar Khan on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan's exports to India had shrunk significantly following...
Govt urged to facilitate gemstone sector
Owing to the non-availability of a safe and guaranteed space, investors hesitate to invest in this sector
ISLAMABAD:Â All Pakistan Commercial Exporters Association...
‘Rs51bn recovered from power sector in four months’
ISLAMABAD:Â Power Division Minister Omer Ayub Khan said on Tuesday that recovery in the power sector has witnessed an overall increase of Rs51...
Oil hits highest since November as US tightens Iran sanctions
LONDON:Â Oil prices hit their highest since November on Tuesday after Washington announced the end of all waivers on imports of sanctions-hit Iranian...
Cement exports rise 33pc in nine months
The country's merchandise trade deficit plunged by 13.02pc during July-March 2018-19
ISLAMABAD:Â The exports of cement from the country witnessed an increase of...
FTA with China to help boost Pakistan’s textile exports: Dawood
'Pakistan will avail duty-free market share from China, equivalent to the share enjoyed by the Association of East Asian Nations'
ISLAMABAD:Â Adviser to...
PSX continues to bleed, sheds 497 points
KARACHI:Â Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another turbulent session on Tuesday, as indices continued to bleed all day long. Foreign...