SECP rejoins IOPS as governing member to boost pension sector reforms

Pakistan’s securities regulator aims to align pension governance with global standards for sustainable retirement solutions

RTO Islamabad seals five restaurants for issuing fake receipts/invoices

ISLAMABAD: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad on Thursday has sealed five prominent restaurants in Islamabad on account of issuing fake invoices/receipts. The...

Khurram Schehzad named adviser to FinMin for financial reforms

Veteran investment banker brings extensive expertise in financial strategy and economic policy to his new role

PM for ensuring third party validation in all govt procurements

Directs to establish separate committee to address complaints related to procurement process

Pakistan unveils ‘National Intellectual Property Strategy’

ISLAMABAD: The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) successfully concluded its two-day consultative...

Ahsan suggests linking GSP with 5Es for export growth

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday proposed a multi-pronged strategy, aligning the GSP Plus programme...

Pakistan, Oman discuss collaboration in IT, telecom sectors

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, held discussions with a high-level delegation from Oman on Thursday,...

SBP reserves climb by $29 million, total FX reserves Hit $15.97 billion

The reserves include $11,288.0 million held by SBP and $4,679.7 million with commercial banks

Oil up 2% after Russia-Ukraine missile exchange, outweighing US crude stock rises

Brent crude futures rose $1.48, or 2.03%, to $74.29 by 1158 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $1.53, or 2.23%, to $70.28

Sri Lankan President takes U-turn, prioritizes IMF bailout over renegotiation

Dissanayake’s government continues to prioritize economic stabilization while addressing immediate challenges, ensuring equitable growth, and fostering unity

Bulls roar back at PSX as KSE-100 surges past 97,000 mark

Buying spree is attributed to easing investor concerns over the political protest planned for November 24

Transforming Pakistan’s financial ecosystem: PBA, Finance Ministry, and SBP discuss actionable steps

PBA is leading a range of strategic projects aimed at fostering a more inclusive and sustainable financial ecosystem in Pakistan

Standing committee stresses compliance on PSM revival directives

Hafeezuddin issued strict instructions to SSGC, Water Board, and K-Electric management to resolve these problems immediately

NA committee addresses gaps in enforcing Rs37,000 minimum wage

The committee advises cabinet intervention to ensure nationwide wage enforcement

Pakistan and China forge defence equipment agreements at IDEAS 2024

Several international companies have participated in signing agreements and memorandums of understanding