Volkswagen to enter Pakistani automobile market in 2022

The world's largest automaker, Volkswagen (VW) is set to begin production of its vehicles in Pakistan in 2022. The VW Group has some of the...

Country building Mohmand, Bhasha dams at full throttle: PM

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the country will soon have two new big dams, five decades after the construction of...

NPMC assured of wheat stock availability

ISLAMABAD: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) was informed on Monday that currently sufficient stocks of wheat were available to meet existing demand across...

In a first, Pakistan’s monthly exports to US cross $400m benchmark

Pakistan’s exports to the United States surpassed the $400-million mark during the months of October and November 2020, said Adviser to Prime Minister on...

China vows to uphold trade deal during Biden administration

WASHINGTON: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured U.S. executives during a videoconference on Sunday that Beijing remained committed to the Phase 1 trade deal...

Oil extend losses as gloom grows over soaring Covid-19 cases, lockdowns

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Tuesday, adding to losses from the previous session that came as California tightened its pandemic lockdown through Christmas and...

Indian farmers back on roads against Modi’s liberalisation

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Farmers’ protests against new laws liberalising agricultural markets spread across India on Tuesday, as farm organisations called for a nationwide strike after...

China removes TripAdvisor, 104 other apps from stores under cleansing campaign

HONG KONG: China has removed 105 apps including that of US travel firm TripAdvisor Inc from app stores in the country, under a new...

G7 finance officials back need to regulate digital currencies

WASHINGTON/BERLIN: Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies strongly supported the need to regulate digital currencies, the US...

President Alvi seeks enhanced trade ties with Belarus

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said on Monday that Pakistan highly values its ties with Belarus and wants to further enhance bilateral relations in all...

Commerce ministry proposes NOC condition for import of NPB arms, ammunition

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has proposed to make the condition of 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) mandatory for the import of Non Prohibited Bore...

Committee formed to overhaul Pakistan’s visa policy for tourism, investment

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a high-level committee to overhaul the visa policy of Pakistan so that tourism and foreign investments could...

PARCO’s Coastal Oil Refinery to help boost local production: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that completion of the oil refinery project by Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) would help the country...

Regional connectivity vital to unleash trade, tourism potential: Bakhtiar

ISLAMABAD: Economic Affairs Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar has stressed the importance of regional connectivity to unleash the country’s trade and tourism potential. The minister expressed...

IHC bars finance adviser from heading CCoP

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday barred Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh from heading the Cabinet Committee...