Trump expected to sign bill that could delist Chinese companies, White House says

WASHINGTON: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a law to kick Chinese companies off U.S. stock exchanges if they do not fully comply with...

Sugar price slashed Rs20 per kg due to govt’s intervention: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the ex-mill price of sugar came down by Rs20 per kilogramme in 20 days due to the...

PIA offers 30pc discount on domestic fares

In order to facilitate passengers during winter holidays and school vacations, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced special fares, offering up to 30pc discount...

CDWP approves four projects worth Rs16bn 

CDWP okays Rs7.5bn for education-related projects in AJK; Rs3.48bn for establishment of National Aerospace Science & Technology Park

NEPRA approves reduction in industrial tariff

ISLAMABAD: In line with the prime minister's promise to the small & medium industries, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has decided to...

Bakhtiar seeks Chinese cooperation in agriculture sector

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Economic Affairs Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar has said that Pakistan and China are strategic partners and their relations will be further strengthened...

PM inaugurates two national parks in Gilgit-Baltistan

GILGIT: Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated Himalaya and Nanga Parbat National Parks, spanning a huge area of 3,600 square kilometres in Gilgit-Baltistan, to...

PIA signs cargo charter agreement with Oriental Sky Aviation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines and Oriental Sky Aviation Limited on Wednesday signed a landmark cargo charter agreement, paving way for direct and daily dedicated...

Bulls toss benchmark index above 42,000 level

KARACHI: Stocks continued their winning streak for third day on Wednesday, with the benchmark index crossing the 42,000-mark supported by upbeat investor sentiment. Global equity...

Pakistan seeks to earn $210m from kinnow export this season

ISLAMABAD: Expecting to export an additional 50,000 metric tonnes (MT) of kinnow, exporters have set a target of exporting 350,000MT of the fruit this...

November inflation eases to 8.3pc

The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based monthly inflation decelerated to 8.3pc in November 2020, from 8.9pc in October mainly due a slight decrease in the...

China’s Ant considers Paytm stake sale amid tensions with India

HONG KONG/NEW DELHI: Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is considering selling its 30pc stake in Indian digital payment processor Paytm amid tensions between the...

Stocks eye peaks on vaccine progress, dollar near two-and-a-half-year low

LONDON: World stocks skirted towards record highs on Wednesday on the prospect of a coronavirus vaccine and additional US economic stimulus, though enthusiasm for...

SBP issues regulatory framework to facilitate B2C e-commerce exports

LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a regulatory framework to facilitate Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-Commerce exports from Pakistan. The central bank said in...

ECC approves gas supply to PSM, ends regulatory duty on cotton import

LAHORE: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the release of Rs410-million grant to the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC)...