Pakistan‘s interest rate expected to remain at 7pcÂ
Experts have said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to keep the interest rate at 7 per cent for...
Textile sector production revs up as virus spread decelerates
The country's textile sector has dramatically increased its scale of production, restoring it to pre-corona levels of maximum capacity as the containment...
President for early operationalisation of TAPI pipeline project
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for early operationalisation of TAPI (Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India) gas pipeline project...
FBR issues rules for duty-free import of minimum value goods
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday issued rules for duty-free minimum value of goods imported through courier and postal...
Chicken price rises as wedding season starts
PESHAWAR: The price of chicken has increased by Rs60 per kg in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last week, after the government allowed...
Stocks stage sharp recovery after early losses
Benchmark index ends 170 points higher despite shedding 100 points in early trade
PM okays establishment of 18 markets along Afghanistan, Iran borders
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to encourage legal business with neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday accorded approval to set up...
Balochistan govt opens another trade terminal at Pak-Afghan border
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan has said that the provincial government is making a comprehensive plan to promote economic activities...
PM’s task force mulls ways to promote gems, jewellery sector
ISLAMABAD: The prime minister’s task force on gems & jewellery held its first meeting under the chairmanship of Engineer Gul Asghar Khan...
Plastic imports surge by 11.2% YoY in July
ISLAMABAD: The imports of plastic materials witnessed an increase of 11.2 per cent during the first month of the current fiscal year...
Restaurants’ boycott of Foodpanda services enters 2nd day
'APRA is now seeking competition commission's help to end the monopoly of the food delivery company'
Oil jumps above $41 as storm hits US output, inventories drop
LONDON: Oil prices rose for a second day on Wednesday, gaining more than 2pc, as a hurricane closed US offshore production and...
Pakistan’s tobacco exports surge 137pc YoY in July
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tobacco exports have increased by 137.53 per cent to $2.171 million in July, the first month of fiscal year (FY)...
Stocks turn red over Senate’s rejection of FATF bill
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another jittery session on Wednesday, with the benchmark index succumbing to selling pressure and closing...
FPCCI demands concrete steps for development of KP, tribal districts
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday demanded concrete steps to develop Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and...