Respite for PSX as index closes 100 points higher
KARACHI:Â The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) changed its direction on Wednesday, as indices managed to recover losses from the preceding session. Foreign investors...
Enhanced Indian duties hampering Pakistani exports, NA told
ISLAMABAD:Â Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Shandana Gulzar Khan on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan's exports to India had shrunk significantly following...
Economic revival, trade facilitation among govt’s top priorities: president
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that revival of the country’s economy was the topmost priority of the present government.
Talking to...
Oil hits highest since November as US tightens Iran sanctions
LONDON:Â Oil prices hit their highest since November on Tuesday after Washington announced the end of all waivers on imports of sanctions-hit Iranian...
Cement exports rise 33pc in nine months
The country's merchandise trade deficit plunged by 13.02pc during July-March 2018-19
ISLAMABAD:Â The exports of cement from the country witnessed an increase of...
FTA with China to help boost Pakistan’s textile exports: Dawood
'Pakistan will avail duty-free market share from China, equivalent to the share enjoyed by the Association of East Asian Nations'
ISLAMABAD:Â Adviser to...
PSX continues to bleed, sheds 497 points
KARACHI:Â Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another turbulent session on Tuesday, as indices continued to bleed all day long. Foreign...
Twitter reports surprise quarterly user growth, revenue beats
NEW YORK: Twitter Inc on Tuesday posted better-than-expected first-quarter revenue and a surprise rise in the number of monthly active users, a...
US sanctions over Iran oil will ‘intensify Mideast turmoil’: China
BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that the US decision to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil will "intensify turmoil" in the...
PM Imran seeks stronger trade ties with Iran
TEHRAN:Â Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that it was time for both Pakistan and Iran to chalk out ways to enhance...
China to offer 90pc market access to Pakistani exporters: envoy
'In return, China only seeks 60pc market share in Pakistan'
ISLAMABAD:Â Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing said on Monday that China is ready to...
US prepares to end Iran oil waivers; Asian buyers to be hardest hit
WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE:Â The United States is expected to announce on Monday that buyers of Iranian oil need to end imports soon or face sanctions,...
Indus Motor jacks up car prices by up to Rs307,000
Indus Motor Company (IMC) has jacked up prices of various models by Rs65,000 –Rs307,000, effective from Saturday.
After the revised price, the new...
Economic integration imperative for South Asia’s prosperity: SAARC
ISLAMABAD:Â SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ruwan Edirisinghe said on Saturday said South Asia has tremendous trade potential, which needs to...
Furniture manufacturers seek special incentives in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD:Â Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq, on behalf of the furniture producers, presented a set of proposals for the...