Telecom sector key driver of economic growth, job creation: Hafeez Shaikh
Federal Finance and Revenue Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said that telecom is one of the fastest growing segments of Pakistan's economy and...
Oil hits nine-month high above $52 as vaccine rollouts support
LONDON: Oil hit a nine-month high on Friday and was headed for a seventh straight weekly gain as investors focused on the rollout of...
PM Imran lauds economic recovery, stresses maximum facilitation of common man
Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for immediate measures to pass on the benefits of improved economic indicators to the common man.
Chairing a high-level...
FPCCI hails waiver of Form-E for small exporters
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday welcomed the central bank's decision to remove the condition of Form-E...
FBR forms body to resolve refund-related issues in KP
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday constituted a provincial complaint resolution committee for the settlement of issues related to sales tax...
PIA introduces special fares for Skardu, Gilgit
KARACHI: Visiting the highest global peaks in Gilgit-Baltistan has now become easy, as Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday introduced special fares to facilitate...
BOP becomes market maker for debt securities on PSX
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony to welcome The Bank of Punjab (BOP) onboard as a market maker for debt securities...
Govt terms 45pc increase in foreign debt reports ‘misleading’
ISLAMABAD:Â The Economic Affairs Division has rejected media reports that the country witnessed a 45pc increase in its foreign loans over the last five months.
In...
Sri Lanka reverses decision to increase domestic tax on Pakistani kinnow
ISLAMABAD: In a positive development that will further promote and enhance Pak-Lanka bilateral trade, the Sri Lankan government has reversed its decision to increase...
KSE-100 retreats, gives in to selling pressure
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) succumbed to selling pressure on Friday, with the benchmark index failing to sustain early gains and closing in...
Weekly inflation drops 0.22pc
ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation for the week ended on December 17 witnessed a nominal decrease of 0.22pc as compared to...
Sikh diaspora drums up global support for farmers’ protest in India
NEW DELHI: Thousands of Indian farmers protesting against deregulation of agriculture markets are drawing strength from Sikhs around the world who are urging foreign...
Jazz and Falcon-i, two market leaders, join hands for fleet tracking solution
The solutions partnership between Jazz Business and Falcon-i could shape how fleet tracking in Pakistan happens
Pakistan, UAE agree to boost agricultural cooperation
ISLAMABAD:Â Pakistan and the UAE have agreed to enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector.
The understanding was reached at a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood...
Food ministry advised not to import additional wheat
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has suggested the Ministry of National Food Security and Research not to import additional wheat during March-April 2021, it...