Surge in power sector capacity payments ‘haemorrhaging’ government finances: Tarin Finance minister says government paid Rs850 billion this year alone for electricity which 'we don’t even use' Updated 17 Mar, 2022 05:37pm
BR Research E&P sector and investment The upstream oil and gas sector in Pakistan has been a constant contributor to the total foreign direct investment... Published 16 Mar, 2022 08:16am
Print Lack of loan insurance cover: Gwadar power project hits a snag ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly failed to convince Chinese government to restart suspended work on 300MW... Updated 16 Mar, 2022 12:41pm
Business & Finance BoI shores up B2B initiatives under CPEC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Investment, in collaboration with the government of Sindh and the Pakistan-China... Updated 15 Mar, 2022 06:39am
Editorials Economic challenges: flawed approach? EDITORIAL: Jake Sullivan, the United States National Security Advisor, warned Beijing that it would “absolutely”... Published 15 Mar, 2022 05:43am
Business & Finance CPEC to enhance regional connectivity and trade: Dawood Building blocks to rapid economic growth are coming into place, says Advisor to PM on Commerce, Investment and Industries Updated 14 Mar, 2022 08:17pm
Pakistan $25bn investment achieved in first Phase of CPEC, says Khalid Mansoor The Special Assistant for CPEC said Phase II of the initiative has begun. Updated 14 Mar, 2022 05:47pm
Pakistan Shehbaz terms PM’s speech ‘admission of defeat’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and leader of opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz... Updated 14 Mar, 2022 07:28am
Print Clearing CPEC IPPs’ dues: ECC all set to approve Rs50bn revolving account ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) is all set to approve opening of Revolving Account (RA) of Rs ... Updated 14 Mar, 2022 09:35am
Pakistan Dues of Chinese power projects: Chinese embassy agitates for payment ISLAMABAD: Chinese embassy has reportedly forewarned Pakistani authorities to solve payment concerns of Chinese ... Updated 10 Mar, 2022 11:14am
Editorials State of the economy EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive revealed that Pakistan is seeking 21 billion dollar financial support from... Updated 09 Mar, 2022 03:04pm
Pakistan Clarification by Railways LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways rejected the news item published in Daily Business Recorder on March 05 regarding the... Published 08 Mar, 2022 05:16am
Print Govt seeks $21bn support from China Requests rollover of existing loans of $ 10.735 billion and $ 10 billion as deposit fund Updated 08 Mar, 2022 06:43pm
Pakistan ML-1 project: design fault, inadequate consultancy cause delay ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has revealed that Pakistan Railways’ multi-billion... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Opinion Pakistan-Afghanistan relations — II China is the biggest neighbour on Afghanistan’s north, although it occupies a thin border through the Wakhan... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Markets Chinese power plants: CPPA-G seeks additional Rs100bn to clear dues ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 100 billion more from the ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Pakistan Bilawal speaks to party workers, steps up pressure on govt HYDERABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has challenged Prime Minister Imran Khan to... Published 01 Mar, 2022 05:34am
Print Chinese embassy raises PMLTC’s ‘dues’ issue with govt ISLAMABAD: Chinese embassy has approached the government in support of M/s Pak Matiari-Lahore Transmission Company... Updated 01 Mar, 2022 09:53am
BR Research CAD chronicles The current account deficit at $2.6 billion in Jan-22 is the highest ever recorded number. The toll is at $11.6... Published 28 Feb, 2022 08:09am
Print Transmission service: PMTCL demands early payment of Rs12bn dues ISLAMABAD: M/s Pak Matiari-Lahore Transmission Company (Private) Limited (PMTCL) has approached key authorities of... Updated 24 Feb, 2022 10:05am
BR Research FDI needs a solution The latest country report by the IMF suggests that Pakistan should take steps to improve business climate to attract... Published 22 Feb, 2022 08:23am
Pakistan K-IV phase-I tendering process: TI-P cries foul ISLAMABAD: Transparency International - Pakistan (TI-P) has raised questions on the tendering process of... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
Opinion Industrial cooperation The future of CPEC The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has witnessed a quantum leap with the signing of the much-anticipated... Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am
Print All FATF technical requirements met: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said Friday that Pakistan has faithfully complied with the Financial Action Task Force’s... Updated 19 Feb, 2022 10:16am
Editorials Irrational actions and claims EDITORIAL: As usual India has vainly been trying to create a fake narrative regarding its illegal occupation of ... Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am
Print CCoCPEC approves several projects These include realignment of KKH from Thakot to Raikot, provision of utilities for CPEC Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Updated 18 Feb, 2022 02:31pm
Print CPEC Authority ‘alerts’ govt: ‘Hidden’ costs in Saindak project can reduce GoP’s profit ISLAMABAD: Chairman, China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has alerted the government that hidden cost ... Updated 16 Feb, 2022 10:28am
Pakistan Pakistani envoy for strong economic partnership with Bahrain MANAMA, (Bahrain): Pakistan’s ambassador to Bahrain Muhammad Ayub has said that a long term plan was being worked... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
Business & Finance CPEC: BoI, NDRC ink agreement on industrial cooperation KARACHI: The Board of Investment (BOI), Pakistan, and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China,... Published 15 Feb, 2022 06:45am
Opinion PM’s China visit: a visit beyond extraordinary Some visits matter. Some visits matter more. The latest visit of Pakistani Prime minister to China matters most. ... Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:47am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?