On the topic of devolution, World Bank has given a reasonable warning
Spending on devolved subjects has increased from 0.4% to 0.6% of GDP from 2009 to 2022. This is bad for both democracy and the economy
Why is a Sudanese Bank interested in investing $54.5 million in Silk Bank?
Silkbank in talks with South Sudan bank for potential investment
Exclusive: Govt, K-Electric in talks for development of 660MW Unit-II of Jamshoro Coal
Project faces a number of technical, legal, commercial and regulatory challenges
Suzuki, Honda, and Yamaha price hikes put everyday vehicles out of reach for many
Alto closes in on Rs3 million mark while CD-70 narrows now clocks in at Rs149,000
Volume of KP foreign loans increases as rupee falls against US dollar
Total provincial debt increases by 26% in 6MFY23
Centre, provincial govts agree on harmonisation of GST
Move will help achieve prior actions for World Bank funded RISE programme
ECC defers decision on import of banned used auto oil lube
Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan, Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research unable to determine if oil sample hazardous
WB cuts Pakistan’s GDP forecast on rising rates, limited fiscal space
Bleaker forecast assumes agreement reached with IMF
Govt allows import of Soybean seeds on importer’s undertaking, fails to ensure Non-GMO status
Nearly all stranded vessels of oilseeds at Karachi port have been released based on undertakings, fumigation
Supernet co-signs agreement with leading $80b MENA telecom operator
Partnership will allow Supernet to massively export services outside Pakistan
Suzuki announces plant shutdowns for April
Motorcycle plant shutdown extended to almost a month with car plant being shut on two separate days
In surprise move, Shazad Dada is replaced as President and CEO of UBL
Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal appointed as President & CEO of UBL for 3 year tenure
Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ producers announce surprise oil output cuts
Sunday’s unexpected voluntary cuts come in addition to ones already agreed upon in Oct
Barcode turns 50 but its days might be numbered
GS1 believes moving to QR code format allows sharing of far more information about products
“Khao kasam,” says OLX to its sellers before finalising a deal
OLX makes sellers take a religious undertaking to earn commission from the proceeds