Huawei tests smartphone with own operating system
SHANGHAI: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is testing a smartphone equipped with Hongmeng, the company’s self-developed operating system, which could potentially go on sale...
PM orders early revival of Pakistan Steel Mills
'Destruction of a profit-making entity is the manifestation of maladministration on part of previous govts'
ISLAMABAD:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed...
Stocks continue to lose ground, index closes 485 points lower
KARACHI:Â It was just another dull start to the trading week at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) where indices dropped, volumes narrowed and trading...
Import of agricultural machinery surges 8.73pc in FY19
ISLAMABAD:Â The import of agricultural machinery into the country during the financial year 2018-19 witnessed an increase of 8.73pc, as compared the corresponding...
China’s yuan breaks below 7 to the dollar, an 11-year low
LONDON:Â China let its yuan weaken below 7 to the dollar on Monday, an 11-year low, as the escalation in the US-China trade...
Two new names emerge for BOP presidentship after SBP shoots down Talib Rizvi’s appointment
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this news item mentioned a few allegations that could not be independently verified and hence have...
Traders reject draft of fixed tax regime
APAT official terms FBR's fixed tax scheme 'a joke', says department cannot impose taxes on the basis of an outlet's 'area'
LAHORE:...
Export of artificial jewellery plunges 16.8pc in FY19
ISLAMABAD:Â The exports of artificial jewellery from the country witnessed a decrease of 16.86pc during the financial year 2018-19, as compared to the...
EU settles on World Bank’s Georgieva to lead IMF
BRUSSELS: European Union governments picked Bulgaria’s Kristalina Georgieva as the bloc’s candidate to lead the International Monetary Fund after more than 12 hours...
Trump defends stance on China trade after new tariffs
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that things are going well with China, insisting US consumers are not paying for...
Facebook partners with WCCI-Lahore to facilitate women entrepreneurs
#SheMeansBusiness programme will provide women entrepreneurs with the tools, training and resources that can help them secure funding and grow their...
Cutlery exports surge 1.73pc to $91.3m
ISLAMABAD:Â The cutlery exports from the country witnessed an increase of 1.73pc during the financial year 2018-19, as compared to the corresponding period...
Trump says US to hit $300bn worth of Chinese goods with 10pc tariff
WASHINGTON:Â US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would impose an additional 10pc tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports starting...
‘Sales tax to be recovered only if supplier is registered’
The Federal Board of Revenue, in its circular issued on Thursday, has clarified that sales tax can only be recovered from the...
Govt to introduce fixed tax regime for small traders: minister
'CNIC condition will be mandatory for business-to-business transactions and the govt will not reverse this decision at any cost'
ISLAMABAD:Â There was a...