Exclusive: IMF chief says Biden-Xi engagement an important signal for world to cooperate

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday this week's meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi...
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Wheat shortage sparks urgency in Gilgit-Baltistan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan has raised an alarm over an impending wheat crisis in the region, highlighting the...

Singapore-based startup Helpp Technologies secures $1.1mn in its first investment round

The home services company aims to digitise domestic services

Pakistan takes strides to strengthen trade ties with Central Asian countries

ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministers of Pakistan and Afghanistan, alongside the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, co-chaired a trilateral meeting. The focus of...

SECP forms committee to ensure transparency in shareholder meetings

ISLAMABAD: To ensure transparency and accountability in corporate practices, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has formed a specialized committee...

The govt wants your telco to finance your next smartphone if you can’t afford it. But how?

Ministry to share smartphone financing policy with stakeholders next week

Cabinet allows Fly Jinnah’s expansion to international routes

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, through circulation of summary, has now allowed Fly Jinnah's expansion onto the international routes, it was reliably learnt...

36 leading Pakistani beauty and cosmetic companies to exhibit in Dubai

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to make a significant mark in the global beauty and wellness industry as 36 prominent Pakistani companies gear...

Canadian Mineral Investment Company explores investment opportunities in KPK

PESHAWAR: A high-level delegation of Canadian Mineral Sector Investment Company "TYTAN COPPER", called on the caretaker commerce minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr.Aamir...

More than two-thirds female engineering graduates jobless: Survey

ISLAMABAD:  A recent joint research initiative by Gallup Pakistan and Population Research in Identity and Disparities for Equality (PRIDE) has shed light...

Rs14.5bn – Is Pakistan about to record its biggest ever corporate real estate sales?

The sale of Regent Plaza to SIUT would be the biggest real estate purchase in Pakistan but only in rupee terms. 

‘Official’ gold rates have finally been released again. What took so long?

The development follows weeks of uncertainty, a crackdown, and people’s reluctance to buy or sell the precious commodity amid rupee appreciation

IMF says global economy ‘limping along’, cuts growth forecast for China, euro zone

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro zone and said overall global growth remained...

Pakistan, UAE company, all set to sign 25-year concession agreement for terminal’s operations on Karachi Port 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is on the verge of signing a 25-year concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports, a UAE-based company, to operate the...
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IT minister and Huawei Pakistan CEO discuss “digital financial revolution”

ISLAMABAD: In a stride toward advancing financial access and embracing transformative opportunities, Ethan Sun, CEO of Huawei Pakistan, held a pivotal meeting...