Russian energy imports discussed in virtual meeting

ISLAMABAD: An online meeting between Russian Ministry of Energy and Minister of State for Petroleum along with other public and private stakeholders...

Ministry of industry proposes subsidised E-Bike scheme

ISLAMABAD: In a move to reduce usage of costlier fuel and protection of environment, the ministry of Industries and Production has devised...

Talks with Saudi Arabia for getting $3bn going on, Ayesha Ghous Pasha

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Dr Ayesha Ghous Pasha has assured that talks with Saudi Arabia for getting three...

Imports rise, exports dip putting Pak’s $5.82bn reserves in trouble 

KARACHI, ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan’s liquid foreign reserves dropped $294 million in the last week, bringing the reserves to an...

Is the govt turning a blind eye to the Rs1.5bn it is owed by two oil & gas companies? 

ISLAMABAD: Two companies involved in the exploration of oil and gas in Pakistan are willfully defaulting on their obligations to pay outstanding...
Urea fertiliser

Engro Fertilizers increases base plant urea capacity to 950,000 tons

ISLAMABAD: Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT), in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, announced that its base plant is...

Ishaq Dar rejects rumors about Pakistan’s default

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar virtually spoke to a ceremony that marked the listing of Pakistan’s...

After scams worth tens of millions, SBP disallows paying phone tax online 

LAHORE: In a recent development, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has disallowed banks to process mobile import levy payments through internet...

Nishat Chunian to partially close production 

LAHORE: Nishat (Chunian) Limited (NCL), one of the leading textile companies in the country, is going to close almost a quarter of...

FBR reduces additional customs duty on tractors as part of Kissan Package

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) passed Statutory Regulatory Orders (SRO) 2305(I)/2022 on December 28 to reduce the additional customs duty...

After two-month long Mexican Standoff, cabinet okays release of oilseed vessels

ISLAMABAD: After two months of a stalemate, the federal cabinet has finally approved the release of nine vessels containing soybean oilseeds stuck...

Yamaha increases motorcycle prices for eighth time in 2022

LAHORE: Yamaha Motor Pakistan has announced its eighth price increase for 2022. The new prices are as follows:  Old Price New Price Difference Change  YB-125Z Rs 293,500 Rs 305,500 12,000 4.09% YB-125Z...

Roosevelt Hotel to be leased as PC initiates redevelopment

ISLAMABAD: The saga surrounding the PIA owned Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan was discussed once again during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee...

SBP appeases the IMF by removing restrictions on imports

KARACHI: In a circular addressed to presidents and chief executives of authorised dealers in the country, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...

Dar summons breakup of Rs 447bn in GIDC dues, urges swift recovery

Islamabad: Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar on Monday directed officials to compile an updated sector-wise breakup of a massive Rs...