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 

Fuel cost adjustment hearing: power, but no power lines?

NTDC under fire for failure in laying transmission line to evacuate electricity from Thar coal-based power plants

Fiscal deficit to GDP reduced, but external financing still falling short

Fiscal deficit reduces to 2.3% of GDP during July-Jan FY23, down from 2.8% in same period of FY22

China rolls over $2b loan to Pakistan, Dar confirms

Formal confirmation of refinancing would be made after completion of process

China-Pakistan border to reopen on April 1

Trade to resume after three year suspension due to Covid-19 restrictions

Post Office yet to clear Rs8.8b to power utilities

Intervention from PM Office in clearing dues owed to DISCOs and K-Electric by Pakistan Post Office

ECC approves outsourcing operations of three airports

Process will be completed expeditiously by engaging a leading international financial institution

‘Pakistan awaits China’s decision on rollover of $2b loan that matured last week’

Support from friendly countries followed by IMF tranche would unblock flows cash from other multilateral agencies

AirSial expands into int’l market with direct flights to Jeddah 

Company commences int'l operations two and a half years after entering local market

Pakistan Railways set to float tender allowing facilities to be utilised for advertising 

Lahore railway station, certain crossings, and two rail carriages will be part of initial pilot programme as Pakistan Railway attempts to monetise infrastructure 

China spent $240b bailing out ‘BRI countries’ including Pakistan: report

Argentina received the most, with $111.8b, followed by Pakistan with $48.5b

IMF wants external financing commitments fulfilled to release funds, PM says

Lender wants Islamabad to explain fuel scheme before progressing any further

Packages posts 50% increase in revenue but profits remain stable

High financing cost due to rising interest rates held back the business giant’s profits