India rejects Asia-wide trade deal, as others move ahead
BANGKOK: Fifteen Asian countries agreed terms on Monday for what could be the world’s biggest trade pact, they said in a statement, but...
Textile exports up 2.9pc to $3.37bn in 1QFY20
ISLAMABAD: Textile exports from the country grew by 2.95pc during the first quarter of the current financial year (1QFY20) as compared to...
Bullish sentiment prevails as KSE-100 stages 900-point rally
KARACHI:Â Bulls of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained dominant on the first trading session of the week, as the indices moved north...
Pakistani messaging platform TelloTalk raises $1.6m seed capital
TelloTalk, a Pakistan-based messaging platform, has raised $1.6 million in seed funding from a consortium of international and local investors.
Those who participated...
Cement sector posts growth for second consecutive month
ISLAMABAD: The cement sector reported a 9.19pc increase in despatches in October 2019, as 4.984 million tonnes of cement despatched during the...
FBR to tighten noose around ‘tax-evading sectors’
ISLAMABAD:Â In an effort to meet the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is all set...
Trade deficit falls by 33.5pc in four months FY20
Pakistan's trade deficit decreased significantly by 33.5pc during the first four months of the fiscal year 2019-20, a commerce ministry report revealed...
Telenor Pakistan partners with Engro’s Enfrashare for infrastructure development
ISLAMABAD:Â Enfrashare Pakistan Private Limited, a connectivity infrastructure company, and Telenor Pakistan have entered into a long-term partnership for the development of connectivity...
Trade talks in balance at Southeast Asian leaders summit
BANGKOK: Plans to finalise an Asia-wide trade deal at a summit in Bangkok this weekend were uncertain after new demands raised by...
Provinces directed to ensure lowest prices for edible items
ISLAMABAD:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday directed the provincial governments to ensure the availability of edible items at the lowest possible prices.
Chairing...
PM reaffirms support for smart subsidy
Punjab govt mulls launching 'Kissan Card' programme to ensure 'targeted subsidy for small farmers'
Farmers having up to five acres of...
SECP issues rules for rehabilitation of sick industry
ISLAMABAD:Â The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), with the approval of the federal government, has notified the Corporate Restructuring Companies Rules,...
Pakistan’s Airlift secures $12m in Series A financing
Airlift, a Pakistan-based decentralised mass transit system, has secured $12 million in Series A financing. The round was led by First Round...
‘SBP committed to streamlining its legal framework’
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir has said that the central bank would further strengthen its legal framework to...
Pak-China JWG stresses crop productivity, technology transfer
ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the Pak-China Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture has agreed to focus on the vertical increase in...