HBL digitises personal loans – another win for banking in Pakistan

LAHORE: In a world that is quickly shifting to a virtual environment, everyone and everything has found a new identity. HBL’s advanced digital solutions...

Cabinet approves $150m, sets criteria to procure Covid vaccine

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved $150 million grant for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccine, besides setting the criteria for the same. This was announced...

Congestion at Karachi Port hampering cement exports

ISLAMABAD: Deep draft berths at Karachi Port are currently occupied by wheat importing vessels, owing to which the export of cement is getting badly...

Two PIA officers arrested in fake degrees scam

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday arrested two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) officers involved in a fake degrees scam. As per details, the Corporate...

SC seeks record of 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project

ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of the government's 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project, the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday summoned Ministry of Climate Change Secretary Hassan...

President tells K-Electric to ensure smooth supply to industry

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the industrialists to join hands for the resolution of issues faced by the business community and make...

FBR confiscates 300 cartons of non-duty paid cigarettes

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confiscated around 300 cartons of non-duty paid cigarettes in the Faisalabad region. According to officials, the Directorate of...

‘Punjab govt to set up expo centre, special economic zone in Gujranwala’

Provincial minister says NOCs for five more cement plants to be issued soon

PM to launch Pakistan’s third private airline on Dec 9

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Sialkot on December 9 to formally launch the newly established private airline, AirSial. According to media reports, the PM...

PSM employees block railways in Karachi, demand reinstatement

Sacked employees of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) present in large numbers blocked the main railway track near Bin Qasim on Tuesday, suspending railway...

Exports in November rise 7.2pc to $2.15bn

ISLAMABAD: The country's exports crossed $2-billion mark for the second consecutive month in November, registering a 7.2pc growth over the same month of last...

Pakistani investors urged to explore investment opportunities in Tanzania

ISLAMABAD: President of Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (TCCIA) Paul F Koyi has said that Pakistani investors should visit Tanzania to explore...

Five-year textile policy likely to be unveiled this week

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is all set to announce the Textile Policy 2020-25 during the current week, sources revealed on Tuesday. Sources said the export target...

DRAP suggests 38pc reduction in Remdesivir price

ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has suggested a 38 per cent cut in the price of 100mg Remdesivir injection, recommending its...

Second hand merc sale on rise even as prices increase

PESHAWAR: Prices of second hand goods in Peshawar and other cities of the province have increased as the coronavirus pandemic, which broke out in...