PM for preparing new cooperation projects with China ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the ministries to prepare new cooperation projects between... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Print Beijing asks Islamabad to launch another ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ ISLAMABAD: Beijing has reportedly asked Islamabad to launch another Zarb-e-Azb against terrorists including... Published 29 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan With Beijing’s assistance, Gwadar port to transform into logistics hub, says Shehbaz PM invites Chinese businesses especially the textile sector to set up industries in Pakistan Updated 28 May, 2024 08:15pm
Pakistan Punjab IG discusses security issues with Chinese CG LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, paid a visit to the Chinese Consulate General Office... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Print 11 TTP militants held for ‘killing’ Chinese engineers ISLAMABAD: Authorities have arrested 11 militants who were involved in the suicide bombing that killed five Chinese... Updated 27 May, 2024 08:48am
Pakistan ‘20 model cattle markets being established in various cities’ LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that 20 model cattle markets were being ... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Print CPEC Phase-II: Govt making full preparations, says PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government is making full preparations regarding the... Updated 25 May, 2024 04:12pm
Business & Finance Cost of CPEC’s ML1 project cut to $6.8bn ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that... Published 25 May, 2024 05:32am
Markets At JCC meeting, Pakistan seeks Chinese assistance in key energy projects Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal sought Chinese assistance for the... Updated 24 May, 2024 08:29pm
Print Third-party projects under CPEC: PM orders MoFA to finalise modalities in a week The PM is scheduled to visit China before presentation of federal budget 2024-25 Updated 24 May, 2024 02:29pm
Print Nepra questions 25pc proposed hike in ‘PPP’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday raised questions on the proposed... Updated 24 May, 2024 02:29pm
Pakistan Pakistan firmly upholds One-China principle: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated that Pakistan firmly adhered to the One-China principle as the... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Print Terror attack near Besham: Govt to pay $2.5m compensation to Chinese nationals’ heirs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is to pay compensation of about $2.5 million to the heirs of five Chinese nationals who lost... Updated 23 May, 2024 09:17am
Business & Finance CDWP recommends ML-1 Railway Project to ECNEC ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) recommended ML-1 Railway Project at cost of $6.7 billion... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
Pakistan ML-1 Railway Project: Ahsan for priority to commencing bidding process ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the priority of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Editorials EAC composition: a step in the right direction EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a seven-member Economic Advisory Council (EAC) under his... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Print Ideal trade, transit hub: Dar highlights significance of Pakistan’s geo-strategic location ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan’s geo-strategic location... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:11am
Print Foreign investors pressurise govt for remitting dividends ISLAMABAD: Foreign investors are said to be mounting pressure on dollar-starved Islamabad for remitting dividends to... Updated 20 May, 2024 10:31am
Pakistan Chinese firm keen to invest in Pakistan’s mineral sector, says Islamabad Interest expressed by Chairman of MCC Tongsin Resources Wang Jicheng during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to information ministry Updated 17 May, 2024 08:40pm
Print High-quality B&R cooperation: Pakistan, China agree to deepen Beijing’s steps ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to deepen and substantiate Beijing’s eight major steps to support... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:08am
Print MoF asked to make CPEC SEZs tax-free ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed Finance Ministry to clear dividends owed to Chinese firms operating in... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:05am
Business & Finance Pakistan can become a $1 trillion economy by 2035: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that there is a need... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Print CPEC review meeting: Certain proportion of imports should be done thru Gwadar port: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that a certain proportion of government imports should be done... Updated 15 May, 2024 09:20am
Business & Finance LTEC, Wiztec sign MoU to modernise chilli industry ISLAMABAD: Under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project LTEC International Agriculture Development Co... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Markets Dar, Gezhouba Group chairman discuss ongoing projects in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Chairman of Gezhouba Group on Mondayin... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Editorials New economic order or the same old one? EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his speech at a seminar organised jointly by the... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
Business & Finance Govt urged to operationalise Azhakhel dry port PESHAWAR: Chairman Standing Committee of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Dry port, Zia ul Haq... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Print Dar to visit Beijing for ‘strategic dialogue’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will comprehensively review bilateral ties including economic and trade cooperation;... Updated 12 May, 2024 09:30am
Opinion The power sector - some hard facts Among many sectors of fiscal drain, the circular debt of the energy sector is one area on the economic landscape of... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Print Upcoming debt obligation: EPTL asks CPPA-G to pay at least Rs32bn by month-end ISLAMABAD: Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL) has asked Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) to pay... Updated 11 May, 2024 09:00am