PM reiterates resolve for peaceful Afghanistan at launch of two-day trade seminar
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Monday termed Afghanistan a natural trade partner of Pakistan, adding that the latter was committed...
Export of bananas and onions temporarily banned during Ramadan: Commerce Minister
Food ministry cites concerns of potential price escalations
Govt approves Rs10bn subsidy package to counter inflation
–Federal cabinet bans sugar exports but allows imports to ensure a continuous supply in market
–Approves Rs490,000 Hajj package for pilgrims from north...
Karachi’s infrastructural uplift vital to boost exports, economic activities: PM
ISLAMABAD:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that being the engine of growth, uplift of the communications infrastructure and ports of Karachi...
KP govt approves excise duty on minerals for miners
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Tuesday gave approval to the imposition of excise duty on minerals for miners with a fine...
US seeks to boost trade with Pakistan, says top official
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross apprised of Pakistan’s economic reforms, investment opportunities, FATF compliance
ECC raises wheat support price to Rs1,400 per 40kg
Committee approves Rs20bn relief package to further the provision of subsidized electricity to five export-oriented sectors
$1.4bn COVID-19 emergency fund ‘additional’ to $6bn bailout package, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) clarified on Saturday the disbursement of $1.4 billion to Pakistan to address the economic impact of the...
Gas shortage to double next year, CCoE informed
ISLAMABAD:Â Amid lack of new explorations, the shortage of gas is likely to be doubled next year, with a projected shortfall of 477mmcfd.
In...
Govt redirects $40m non-utilised WB funds to fight coronavirus
The federal government on Friday redirected $40 million non-utilised funds from World Bank projects that can be used by the federal and...
No more hike in power, gas tariffs, PM Imran promises
–Premier says inflation is now under control, prices of commodities will decrease soon
–Imran expresses his ‘heartfelt wish’ to see lasting peace in...
Top court grills FBR in illegal tax refund case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed annoyance over the Federal Board of Revenue and grilled its Acting Chairperson Nosheen Javed Amjad...
Big industry contracts 3.4pc in seven months
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday reported that growth in the large-scale industries has contracted by 3.37pc in the first...
Govt to facilitate construction sector for affordable housing, says PM
Imran inaugurates construction of 20,000 housing units in federal capital
IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s anti-corona efforts
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Pakistan’s measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The IMF’s recent publication ‘Policy Tracker’ of its...