WTO sides with US in dispute over China grain import tariffs
GENEVA:Â The World Trade Organisation on Thursday largely sided with the United States in its Obama-era case against Beijing over Chinese restrictions on...
President says skilled workforce necessary for CPEC projects
ISLAMABAD:Â President Dr Arif Alvi said on Thursday that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework has made Pakistan an important destination for...
Big corporates back crypto ‘plumbing’ despite currency caution
LONDON: Major finance and tech firms are pouring money into startups building technology to develop the crypto market, even though they’re steering...
Iran wants strong trade ties with Pakistan
Iranian minister says his country intends to raise the volume of trade with Pakistan to $5bn by 2021
TEHRAN:Â Iran's Industry, Mines and...
PSX manages positive close after volatile trading
KARACHI:Â The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the day on a bullish note, largely due to clarification from the central bank that the...
China says US trade agreement not yet settled
BEIJING: China said Thursday there is "still much work to finish" on the text of a trade agreement with the United States.
US...
Wheat stock estimated at 28.16m tonnes, well over national requirements
ISLAMABAD:Â The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) was informed that wheat production for 2018-19 has been estimated at 25.16 million tonnes from an...
CPEC to enter ‘new era’ after PM Khan’s visit to Beijing: envoy
'All countries are welcome to join the development of Pakistan's economy'
ISLAMABAD:Â Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing said on Wednesday that the upcoming visit...
US firms in China frustrated, business lobby says
BEIJING:Â American firms in China remain frustrated and are growing more pessimistic about their prospects in the country, a top business lobby said...
Climate change lowers Pakistan’s mango produce by 20pc
KARACHI:Â Climate change has affected mango produce in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh and Punjab, by 20pc, according to the Economic Survey of Pakistan.
The...
Bears dominate as KSE-100 sheds over 600 points
KARACHI:Â Bears of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) were again successful in capturing the market, as the indices bled for the most part of...
EU targets $12bn tariffs on US over Boeing subsidies
BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday unveiled a wide-ranging list of US-made goods, from beeswax to car parts, subject to tariffs in retaliation...
Dubai Expo 2020 to give $33bn boost to UAE economy
DUBAI:Â Dubai's Expo 2020 global trade fair is expected to give the United Arab Emirates an economic boost of over $33 billion, consultants...
Ready when you are, EU tells US on trade talks
BRUSSELS:Â The European Union is ready to starts talks on a trade agreement with the United States and could conclude a deal before...
PSX turns green as investors remain upbeat on IMF package
KARACHI:Â Optimistic sentiments continued to surround the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on the first trading session of the week, as the indices, after...