Finance ministry dispels impression of ‘shrinking economy’

The Finance Division has described as "incorrect" the impression created in a section of the media that Pakistan's economy is shrinking. In a...

Three-day ’11th Interiors Pakistan’ exhibition from Nov 22

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) on Friday announced to hold a three-day ‘11th Interiors Pakistan Expo-2019’ from November 22nd. PFC Chief Executive...

Apple raises iPhone 11 production by about 10pc

Apple Inc has asked suppliers to increase production of its iPhone 11 models by up to 8 million units, or about 10pc,...

Metal exports surge 35.6pc; surgical goods up 24.5pc

ISLAMABAD: The export of base metals and articles from the country grew 35.62pc during the first two months of the current financial year...

KSE-100 gains 281 points as bourse remains bullish

KARACHI: Positive sentiments surrounded the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) once again on Friday, as the indices, despite minor hiccups in the first half...

UAE to invest $5bn in Pakistan’s oil sector: report

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to invest $5 billion in an oil refinery project in Pakistan by the end of...

PM’s adviser stresses need to unlock SME potential

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood said on Thursday that the 'Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress (GRASP)'...

KSA restores full oil output after attacks, focused on Aramco IPO

MOSCOW: Saudi Arabia has fully restored oil output after attacks on its facilities last month and is now focused on the listing of...

Oil extends losses to near two-month low as economic gloom weighs

NEW YORK: Oil fell more than 1pc on Thursday, extending the week's losses as markets were pressured by concerns about weakening global...

SBP reserves plunge 8.5pc to stand at $7.7bn

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan plunged 8.54pc on a weekly basis, slipping below the $8 billion...

Egyptian companies mull investing $1bn in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Egyptian businessmen on Thursday expressed confidence in the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and his business-friendly policies, saying that the Egyptian...

PM assures business community of addressing concerns over NAB

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that a strategy has been prepared to remove the business community’s reservations about the functionality...

Egypt, Pakistan agree to enhance agricultural ties

ISLAMABAD: An Egyptian trade delegation, led by Ambassador Ahmed Fadel Yacoub, called on National Food Security & Research Minister Sahibzada Muhammad Mehboob Sultan...

PSX surges on higher volumes, KSE-100 gains 388 points

KARACHI: Bulls dominated the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) once again on Thursday, as the indices continued to move in the upward trajectory while...

Beaconhouse, LIVC invest big to promote digital education in Pakistan

The Beaconhouse School System (BSS), Lakson Investments Venture Capital (LIVC) and Knowledge Platform Pakistan, in a bid to revolutionise education in the...