Malaysia talks to India over palm curbs as wider trade dispute looms

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is talking to the Indian government and trade officials in a bid to resolve concerns over New Delhi’s new palm...

Govt striving to bring back 60s’ glory: minister

Conference on AI Implications in National Security and Hybrid Warfare brings together professors, experts, govt officials

SBP reserves up $82m to $11.58bn

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased 0.71pc on a weekly basis, according to data released by...

Hyundai unveils first Genesis SUV in renewed overseas premium push

SEOUL: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co has unveiled the first sport-utility vehicle (SUV) under its Genesis brand, a move analysts said was...

Commercial banks disburse Rs80m loans among farmers

LAHORE: Four commercial banks have pledged an area of 6,275,267 square feet against 47 mutations in the different areas of Punjab to give...

NAB to continue investigating Malam Jabba corruption scandal

--KP govt had 'illegally' leased out 275 acres of Malam Jabba land to a private company --Bureau's executive board to decide on...

PIA joins hands with AccesRail to facilitate passengers

The partnership will allow PIA to use AccesRail's expertise to enable its customers to book train tickets in UK, Spain, Norway and Canada by using PIA's booking platform

Foreign Direct Investment rises 68pc in six months

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan rose 68.3pc to $1.34 billion in the first half of the fiscal year 2019-20 (July-Dec...

Hit by power shocks, APTMA seeks PM’s attention

APTMA official says add-ons to regionally competitive energy price will make Pakistani exports uncompetitive in global textile market

KSE-100 gains 72 points in volatile session

KARACHI: Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another jittery session on Thursday, with the indices changing positions before helping the benchmark...

SBP raises Rs275bn through MTB auction

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported that the government raised Rs274.7 billion through T-bills, against the target of Rs400...

OPEC raises 2020 global oil demand forecast

PARIS: Organisation of the Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised its 2020 estimate for growth in global demand for oil, while noting...

Unilever Pakistan appoints Amir Paracha as new CEO

Unilever Pakistan Limited on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amir Paracha as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will be taking over...

Construction sector to spur economy, create jobs: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government is working on the construction industry's promotion on priority, as the sector...

Cabinet approves signing of revised air services agreement with KSA

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the signing of a revised Air Service Agreement (ASA) between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...