UK economy dodges no-deal Brexit hit, for now

LONDON: Britain's economy has struggled beneath the weight of Brexit uncertainty for nearly three years, but many business leaders would probably be relieved...

edotco charts next phase of digital growth for Pakistan

Malaysian company signs agreements with Jazz, Telenor and Zong 4G Aims to boost connectivity capabilities in Pakistan via shared telecommunication towers, efficient...

Alibaba, Tencent, car makers set up $1.5bn China ride-hailing venture

BEIJING: Alibaba, Tencent, Suning, and car makers including Chongqing Changan Automobile have set up a $1.5 billion Chinese ride-hailing venture, a move...

PSX ends 147 points higher, breaks three-day losing streak

KARACHI: Breaking its three-day losing streak, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the last trading session of the week in green. Foreign investors...

PM Imran pins hope on Exxon for ‘good news in three weeks’

Says oil drilling company in final phase of exploration in Arabian Sea Vows tax reforms, says govt focusing on strengthening accountability...

PM’s aide asked to put TDAP chief’s appointment on hold

'Instead of working on export enhancement, TDAP has been confined to exhibitions only' ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has asked Advisor to Prime Minister...

Malaysian carmaker Proton to build assembly plant in Pakistan

The assembly plant, to be established near Karachi, will be Proton's first in South Asia Malaysia's national carmaker, Proton, will collaborate with...

Petroleum minister asked to expedite inquiry into gas overbilling

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan to expedite the inquiry into the excessive gas bills and bring...

US trade negotiators to visit China on March 28-29

Following the visit, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will head to the United States in April to continue the negotiations BEIJING: Senior US officials...

Pakistan to export $1bn worth sugar, rice to China

'China has agreed to give concession on more than 300 tariff lines' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan would export $1 billion worth sugar and rice to...

Pakistan, Malaysia to sign joint ventures in multiple sectors: Dawood

'MoUs will be signed tomorrow (Friday) in the presence of the prime ministers of both countries' ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on...

PSX remains bearish, index loses 163 points

KARACHI: Bearish sentiments prevailed once again at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday. Keeping up with the preceding session's trend, indices traded...

Gwadar Port generates Rs358.1m revenue in three years

The share of China Overseas Ports Holding in Gwadar Int'l Terminal and Gwadar Marine Services is 91pc ISLAMABAD: Gwadar Port has generated a...

Malaysian business giants to arrive in Pakistan on 22nd

BOI chairman says as many as three MoUs will be signed during the Pak-Malaysia Business Leaders' Roundtable  ISLAMABAD: Top ten Malaysian business giants...

From farms to slums, Indian women on sharp end of job crisis

According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, 90pc of around 10 million jobs lost last year were held by women CHINCHOLI: A few...