97pc work on Pak-Afghan transit trade deal completed
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have already agreed on extending the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) for six months and 97% work on...
Ravi development project to generate $40bn revenue: Imran Khan
LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project, in addition to its climate benefits, was expected to...
Hugo Boss enters Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The first Hugo Boss store in the country was inaugurated in Centaurus Mall here on Tuesday.
The international clothing line Hugo Boss...
Pakistan receives $2.7bn share from IMF’s global Covid-19 relief fund
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received $2.75 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of Special Drawing Rights...
Skardu airport ready to handle int’l flights
ISLAMABAD: As the Civil Aviation Authority (CCA) of Pakistan has upgraded and developed the Skardu Airport to an international airport, the airport...
President rejects FBR pleas in Rs1.2bn fake invoices scam
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday disposed of 42 representations of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in cases of bogus...
Marketing expenditures on int’l trade fall 16pc
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’ marketing expenditures for international trade and exhibitions fell down to 33 per cent to Rs355 million, from 49 per cent...
Massive increase in Pak-Afghan trade as Taliban takes charge
PESHAWAR: Traffic on both sides of the Torkham border on Wednesday increased massively as cargo trucks continued to cross the border, contrary...
Taliban takes over border crossings with Pakistan, allows cargo trucks to cross
ISLAMABAD: As the Taliban blitzkrieg towards Kabul headed towards its conclusion, the border crossings of Afghanistan with neighbouring countries also fell into...
Roshan Digital Accounts hit $2bn mark: SBP
The Roshan Digital Account (RDA) programme has crossed a major milestone and hit the $2 billion mark as overseas Pakistanis continued to...
Pakistan exports first consignment of locally manufactured smartphones
ISLAMABAD: The first consignment of 4G smart phones tagged “Manufactured in Pakistan” has been exported to the Uniteds from Arab Emirates (UAE);...
Forex reserves to witness record rise, says Reza Baqir
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir on Friday said Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves would make a new record...
IMF to transfer $2.8bn to Pakistan on 23rd: Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will receive $2.77 billion ‘unconditional’ funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Aug 23, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on...
Govt issues policy directives for auction of spectrum in GB, AJK
ISLAMABAD: Following the government’s decision to provide fast internet services in mountainous regions of the country, the Ministry of Information Technology has...
Balochistan introduces online tax system
ISLAMABAD: The government of Balochistan has installed online tax collection system in a bid to enhance revenue receipts and promote tax culture...