U.S. Commerce Secretary arrives in Beijing for talks on trade surplus
President Donald Trump threw the status of the talks into doubt this week by renewing a threat to hike tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods over complaints Beijing steals or pressures foreign companies to hand over technology
U.S. may soon claim up to $1.7 billion penalty from China’s ZTE
American companies provide an estimated 25 percent to 30 percent of components in ZTE’s equipment, which includes smartphones and gear to build telecommunications networks
FATA merger with KPK opens opportunity for fresh investment: BMP
KARACHI: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) hailed FATA’s merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province as a landmark advancement opening fresh vistas of progression...
Global trade friction puts Asian factories, export recovery at risk
The biggest risk for China’s vast manufacturing sector, which posted surprisingly steady growth this year, stems from a potentially crippling trade war with the United States, analysts say
ECC extends PM’s export package for next three years
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday approved the extension of Prime...
Market Daily: KSE 100 drops as political temperatures set to rise
LAHORE: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended a range bound session in the red. With just one more day left for the...
Cost effective gas supply ensured for all consumers : PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbassi has said that the government has ensured cost-effective and efficient supply of gas to all the...
China slams surprise U.S. trade announcement says ready to fight
The U.S said on Tuesday that it still held the threat of imposing tariffs on $50 billion of imports from China and would use it unless Beijing addressed the issue of theft of American intellectual property
ICCI to hold business conference in Istanbul on June 27
ISLAMABAD:Â The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) will organise a business opportunities conference and award ceremony in Istanbul Turkey on June...
Livestock dept ensuring availability of poultry on subsidised rates
RAWALPINDI:Â The Punjab Livestock Department with the cooperation of Pakistan Poultry Association is ensuring the availability of poultry and eggs in 35 Ramzan...
Businessmen urge political parties to sign Charter of Economy
KARACHI: Senior businessmen, including members of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), have urged the political leadership to sign...
Govt fails to bring back undeclared money under foreign assets scheme
ISLAMABAD: The outgoing government has failed to convince expatriates to bring back undeclared money to Pakistan under the voluntary declaration and repatriation...
FIA, customs fail to take action against websites selling non-custom paid vehicles
ISLAMABAD: Social media websites have become a hub of sale and purchase of non-custom paid vehicles smuggled through the Afghanistan border. The...
China considers more avenues to invest in Pakistan under BRI
BEIJING: China is considering more avenues to invest in Pakistan and other regional countries under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), officials...
Monetary policy reveals major economic challenges, says ICST
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Sunday said the recently announced tight monetary policy will provide some breathing space...