Oil prices tick up ahead of US crude stock data
HOUSTON:Â Oil prices edged up on Tuesday as investors expected US data due shortly to show declining crude stocks, which outweighed concerns over...
FPCCI sees Qatari emir’s visit as good omen for Pakistan’s economy
The recent visit of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will go a long way in the promotion of bilateral...
China criticises possible US penalties against banks
BEIJING: China on Tuesday criticized Washington’s efforts to enforce US law abroad following a news report three Chinese banks might be penalized over...
NA body calls for workable solution to exporters’ woes
ISLAMABAD:Â The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Commerce and Textile on Tuesday advised the Ministry of Commerce to find a workable solution to...
Gold continues to break records, reaches Rs80,500 per tola
Gold prices in Pakistan have hit a record high as the price of per tola reached to 80,500 on Tuesday after an...
European watchdogs demand detail on Facebook’s cryptocurrency
LONDON: Facebook's fledgling cryptocurrency faced mounting scrutiny on Tuesday as European central bankers and regulators demanded more detail on the social media giant’s...
Czech companies urged to explore trade opportunities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â Lauding the expertise of the Czech Republic in the engineering and auto sectors, Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood...
Stocks dip 281 points amid economic concerns
KARACHI:Â The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile session on Tuesday amid a dearth of market triggers, the possibility of FATF blacklisting,...
FedEx sues US government over shipment restrictions
NEW YORK:Â American logistics giant FedEx has sued the US government, saying Washington's restrictions on exports and imports due to growing trade disputes...
Bitcoin trades above $11,000, after 10pc weekend jump
LONDON/NEW YORK:Â Bitcoin tested 15-month highs on Monday after jumping more than 10pc over the weekend, with analysts ascribing the spike to growing...
FPCCI vows to support govt in drive against tax evaders
ISLAMABAD:Â The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday vowed to fully support the government in its crackdown on...
Steel industry cries foul over ‘unfriendly budget’
ISLAMABAD:Â As the local steel industry was struggling to keep up with the regional competitors, the budget presented by the incumbent government would...
Textile exports increase 2pc to $11.4bn
ISLAMABAD:Â The export of textile and its articles from the country witnessed an increase of 2.17 per cent during the first ten months...
PSX plunges 653 points amid low turnover
KARACHI:Â Stocks bled on the first trading session of the week, as the KSE-100 index benchmark nosedived over 700 points intraday amid low...
Qatar announces $3bn investment in Pakistan
'Following this investment, the economic partnership between Qatar and Pakistan will reach $9bn'
ISLAMABAD:Â Following the two-day official visit of Qatar Emir Sheikh...