Unemployment fuelling unrest in Arab states: IMF
WASHINGTON: Unemployment and sluggish economic growth are fuelling social tension and popular protests in several Arab countries, the International Monetary Fund said...
Twin cities’ traders to go on strike tomorrow
The markets and bazaars of Rawalpindi and Islamabad would remain closed for two days on Tuesday (tomorrow) and Wednesday to protest ‘the...
Sindh govt invites bids for Dhabeji SEZ
The Sindh government has launched the well-connected Dhabeji Special Economic Zone in district Thatta near Port Qasim, according to a statement issued...
Rice exports surge 51pc in first quarter FY20
ISLAMABAD: Rice exports from the country during the first quarter of the financial year 2019-20 grew by 50.76pc as compared to the...
Japanese investors invited to explore Pakistani market
Economic Affairs Minister Hammad Azhar has invited Japanese investors to take advantage of improved investment conditions and ease of doing business in...
‘US, China close to finalising parts of trade deal’
WASHINGTON: Washington and Beijing are making “headway” on key issues in their ongoing trade dispute and discussions will continue, the US Trade...
Mobile phone imports surge 35pc
The import of mobile phones and dry fruits witnessed a surge of 35pc and 12.66pc during the first quarter of the current...
SECP reiterates commitment to improving Pakistan’s business climate
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has undertaken some tough but vital reforms that ensured improvement in the Pakistan's...
Business community lauds improvement in Pakistan’s EODB ranking
LAHORE: All Pakistan Business Forum President Syed Maaz Mahmood has welcomed Pakistan’s upward shift in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business...
PM calls for facilitation of small businesses, construction activities
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the current state of national economy as well as the overall...
TEVTA, APTMA join hands to uplift textile sector
LAHORE: The Technical and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) and the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) have agreed to form a 'Textile...
IMF review mission to arrive in Islamabad tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission will arrive in Islamabad tomorrow (Sunday) to inspect Pakistan's economic plans made under the...
Envoy stresses private sector engagements between China, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jao Jing said on Saturday that through private sector engagements, the volume of trade between Pakistan...
Bank AL Habib declares Rs12.88bn profit before tax
The Board of Directors of Bank AL Habib Limited announced the financial results for the nine months period ended September 30, 2019.
The...
Soneri Bank reports Rs1.2bn profit
The Board of Directors of Soneri Bank Limited, in their 172nd meeting held on Thursday, approved the bank’s condensed interim financial statements...