Economy begins to show signs of stability: Dastgir Minister says inflow and outflow of foreign exchange are now balanced Updated 22 Jul, 2022 09:09am
Business & Finance Over 4,000 representatives of Chinese companies take part: STZA organises China-Pakistan technology investment conference in Beijing ISLAMABAD: The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan, the Pakistan’s... Published 21 Jul, 2022 06:56am
Pakistan US removes Pakistan from Tier 2 human trafficking ‘watchlist’ WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Wednesday released its 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report that calls ... Published 21 Jul, 2022 05:40am
Business & Finance Govt says will roll out 'reshaped' Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar scheme in coming days Assures that investments already made by the general public through the scheme remain protected Updated 20 Jul, 2022 05:38pm
Print Rs1.55/unit hike in KE tariff likely Move aimed at bringing company's tariff in line with uniform tariff policy under Quarterly Tariff Adjustment Updated 20 Jul, 2022 09:37am
Print Discos, KE’s base tariffs: Nepra all set to approve modifications Government has filed motion with regulator to adjust government approved power rates in the Schedule of Tariff Updated 20 Jul, 2022 09:34am
Print FY22: Over $31bn record remittances received Home remittances improved 6.1% during last fiscal year Updated 19 Jul, 2022 10:32am
Print Fiscal consolidation: Economic, political uncertainty to challenge the pace: Moody’s States that credit profile of Pakistan reflects its low fiscal strength, weak institutions and governance strength Updated 19 Jul, 2022 11:04am
Business & Finance Transit trade: DGTT Karachi authorised to manage, supervise cargo scanners ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday authorised the Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi... Published 19 Jul, 2022 06:00am
Opinion Wanted: political stability A long-awaited IMF Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) is finally done with. However, anxiety — especially in currency and... Published 18 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Editorials Power generation: need for indigenous fuel EDITORIAL: The summer came earlier this year with unannounced electricity load-shedding that later became scheduled.... Published 18 Jul, 2022 07:09am
Markets Power rates, tariff structure: KE says lawful changes effected KARACHI: In line with the governing laws, rules, and regulations of the Government of Pakistan and Nepra, various... Published 18 Jul, 2022 06:22am
Print Loan resumption: Final decision by IMF board likely in 3-6 weeks ISLAMABAD: The final decision of the International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board on the staff-level agreement... Updated 17 Jul, 2022 09:39am
Pakistan SC ruling buries narrative of foreign conspiracy: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal ministers on Thursday said that Supreme Court verdict on NA Deputy Speaker’s ruling about... Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am
Print IMF for strengthening of anti-graft institutions including NAB: Tarin Says a committee will be formed that will oversee changes in NAB laws and their implementation Updated 15 Jul, 2022 10:24am
Print Govt raises Rs506bn from sale of MTBs Margin on all MTBs also rose by 52 bps to 100 bps Updated 14 Jul, 2022 10:34am
Pakistan Pakistani kidnapped in Nigeria recovered after three months ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani citizen Dr Abuzar Muhammad Afzal, who was kidnapped in Nigeria on March 28 along with scores... Published 13 Jul, 2022 05:48am
Business & Finance Govt urged to support SMEs to reduce import-export gap LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy; SMEs have to be promoted to... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Print APTMA urges govt to help restore gas supply immediately LAHORE: Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Abdul Rahim Nasir has urged the Federal government ... Updated 07 Jul, 2022 09:33am
Business & Finance Value-added textile associations reject supertax KARACHI: Scores of value-added textile associations Wednesday termed the 10 percent supertax “harsh and... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Pakistan Agreements worth $11.362bn signed in 3 quarters of FY22 ISLAMABAD: The country has signed new agreements worth $11.362 billion as commitments during the first three ... Updated 05 Jul, 2022 09:54am
Print Rising inflation helps Imran Khan step up pressure on govt 'Is it only my job to fight the menace of corruption,' Imran asks institutions Updated 03 Jul, 2022 01:39pm
Pakistan Pakistan, India exchange lists of civilian prisoners, fishermen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Friday exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen detained in each... Published 02 Jul, 2022 04:10am
Print Pensions, retirement age: Govt to ascertain financial impact ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to conduct financial study on pensions, its overall financial... Updated 30 Jun, 2022 09:45am
Business & Finance NBP takes steps to conserve energy KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), the largest public sector commercial bank, has taken measures to reduce... Published 30 Jun, 2022 06:07am
Opinion Current tax regime – an impediment to growth Pakistan’s tax regime is perhaps one of the biggest impediments to economic growth. High tax rates and complexity... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 09:00am
Print Rs15.2bn payment: IPPs serve notice to govt ISLAMABAD: Three Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have served notice to Government of Pakistan (GoP) for default... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 09:45am
Print Govt decides to continue ‘minimum’ power load-shedding till Dec ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to continue minimum average monthly load shedding of three hours... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 09:40am
Editorials ‘Very tough’ IMF conditionalities EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while laying the onus of an impending bankruptcy on the policies of the PTI... Published 29 Jun, 2022 05:44am
Pakistan Release of wood consignments stuck up at port allowed KARACHI: The government has allowed the release of consignments of wood which were stuck up at the port. The... Published 28 Jun, 2022 07:13am