Indian Railways turns to natural gas to cut cost
India is building infrastructure, including pipelines and import facilities, to raise the share of gas in its energy mix to 15 percent in next few years from the current level of about 6.5 percent
FIA to undertake special audit of mega transport projects: Report
During the previous government's tenure, large transport projects were undertaken including Punjab’s capital city Lahore and various other cities with financial assistance from China
Railways ministry faces a Rs37-40bn deficit, says Sh Rasheed
RAWALPINDI: Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that the Railways ministry faces a debt of Rs37 to 40 billion left behind...
Tesla posts record loss, CEO projects profits ahead
Moody’s Investor Service downgraded Tesla’s debt into junk territory back in March, warning at the time that Tesla didn’t have the cash to cover $3.7 billion for normal operations, capital expenses and debt that come due early next year.
Pakistan faces highest debt distress from Chinese-funded BRI: Report
A study conducted by Center for Global Development revealed 23 out of 68 nations involved in the BRI were facing risk of debt distress
Uber launches bike-hailing service in Karachi
KARACHI: Uber, the global smartphone app that seamlessly connects riders to drivers, has launched its bike-sharing service uberMOTO in Karachi.
This service follows...
Harley Davidson, the Stallion that goes with a macho image
Call it the sway of the American culture or the bike’s macho looks and feel, Harley Davidson has a cult fan following...
Punjab to impose 5 percent tax on Uber, Careem in upcoming FY 2018-19 budget
LAHORE: Punjab’s next financial year’s 2018-19 budget is expected to introduce taxes for ride-hailing services like Uber and also rent-a-car services.
The provincial...
Vintage Vespa scooter’s still evoke nostalgia amongst Pakistani’s
KARACHI: As cheap Chinese-made motorbikes flood Pakistan's roads, fans of vintage Vespa scooters are scrambling to find spare parts and preserve models...
Railways seeks Rs73bn for ongoing, new projects in next PSDP
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has proposed Rs73 billion for ongoing and new projects in the next Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for...
Pakistan has a good balance of locally assembled and imported used cars: Nissan SVP
KARACHI: Nissan Motor Corporation Senior Vice President Peyman Kargar says that Pakistan has a good balance of imported, used, and locally manufactured...
NA body recommends govt to prioritise railways projects
ISLAMABAD: Standing Committee on Pakistan Railways (PRs) has recommended the projects of PRs may be given priority by the government, especially the...
Uber agrees to divest its South-east Asian operations to Grab
SINGAPORE/SAN FRANCISCO: Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian business to bigger regional rival Grab, the firms...
Oil, food, transport imports grow 29pc in July-February
LAHORE: Pakistan’s oil, food and transport import bill amounted to $16.2 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year,...
CPEC could bring economic prosperity, decrease poverty: Report
LAHORE: A report by World Bank (WB) entitled “The Web of Transport Corridors in South Asia”, says CPEC investment in road, railways...