Reform package prioritises fiscal sustainability: IMF Says projections are showing that Pakistan's economy will grow at 2.4 percent this year Updated 26 Oct, 2024 09:33am
Pakistan Kartarpur Corridor: Another 5-year agreement signed with India ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has announced the renewal of the Kartarpur Corridor agreement with India for... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Opinion From ‘Doing Business’ report to ‘B-Ready’ report: some reflections In a statement released on September 16, 2021, World Bank Group (WBG) indicated discontinuation of its ‘Doing... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 06:40pm
Pakistan Lt-Gen Akhtar Satti (retd) takes oath as FPSC chairman ISLAMABAD: Lt General Akhtar Nawaz Satti (retired) took oath as Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) chairman.... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Print Provident Funds: Profit rate fixed at 13.97pc per annum ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided that the rate of profit applicable to the subscriptions and the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 03:23pm
Print NPBs: encashment, conversion, redemption date extended KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the extension in last date for encashment, Conversion or... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:19am
Print CCP suggests govt to swiftly implement CTBCM model ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended the government to swiftly implement the... Updated 30 Sep, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan Lt-Gen Muhammad Ali made Secretary Ministry of Defence ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has appointed Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali as the new Secretary of Defence,... Published 28 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Editorials Maritime reforms EDITORIAL: Week after week now the maritime sector has made its case for reforms, arguing how a turnaround would... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan ‘Govt taking steps to eradicate cholera’ ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) is taking every step for... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Supplements Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif: Message of Prime Minister of Pakistan on Defence and Martyrs Day, 6 September 2024 The 6 September marks a significant day in the history of Pakistan. Every year on this day, the Pakistani nation... Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance Jam vows support to PM’s economic growth vision KARACHI: Federal Minister of Commerce and Industry Jam Kamal Khan has assured complete support of his ministry and... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Pakistan Dr Aakif Ullah Khan awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz PESHAWAR: The Government of Pakistan has honored Dr. Aakif Ullah Khan, Director of the Institute of Radiotherapy and... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:11am
Business & Finance Tariff differential: KE could be allowed to claim mark-up at KIBOR+3.5pc if… ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow KE to claim interest or mark-up at KIBOR + 3.5 percent per annum,... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:39am
Pakistan Several options for settlement of outstanding amounts against LDI operators under study ISLAMABAD: The government is contemplating upon several options on settlement of outstanding amounts of around... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:09am
Print July-March: govt signs $2.166bn loan commitments ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan signed new agreements worth $2.166 billion as commitments in the period... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 02:02pm
Business & Finance WHT waiver granted for Arshad’s Olympic prize: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not charge any withholding tax on prize money received by ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Print Issuance of short-term Sukuks: SECP working on alternate Shariah-compliant structure ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is seriously working on an alternate... Updated 10 Aug, 2024 04:20pm
Opinion PIA’s predicament From Perfect in the Air (PIA) to Perhaps I Arrive (PIA). The story of the national carrier is way more than a... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:30am
Business & Finance Govt’s decision to launch Rs1.1trn scheme for SMEs welcomed KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG), Zubair Tufail, Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir ... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:04am
Pakistan ‘Steps taken to bring educational sector at par with global standards’ ISLAMABAD: “The government of Pakistan is committed to revolutionising the education sector for which steps are... Published 06 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Technology 5G spectrum auction: PTA shortlists 10 global consultants ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has shortlisted 10 international consultants/JVs/firms who had... Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:55am
Pakistan Govt refers to TTP as ‘Fitna al Khawarij’ ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to refer to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as ‘Fitna al Khawarij’ in... Published 02 Aug, 2024 05:55am
Opinion ‘IMF is here to stay’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “IMF is here to stay” carried by the newspaper last Saturday. The... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:19am
Opinion Outlook for FY25 The fiscal year, 2024-25, promises to be an eventful year. It will see early negotiations between the Government of... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 07:39am
Print SCO member states’ summit: Pakistan will extend invitations to all heads ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Thursday, categorically rejected the “baseless” assertions made about Pakistan in... Updated 05 Jul, 2024 09:19am
Pakistan ADB approves $250mn loan to boost public-private partnerships in Pakistan The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $250-million policy-based loan to help Pakistan drive... Updated 05 Jun, 2024 10:43pm
Business & Finance Business leaders seek relief package for cottage sector, SMEs KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG) Chief Petron SM Tanveer, President Zubair Tufail, Secretary General... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30am
Print Track and trace system: Govt hasn’t lost even a single penny due to delay in implementation? ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has not lost a single penny due to the delay in the implementation of the... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:12am
Opinion IMF and Pakistan’s defence budget According to a Business Recorder news item, Pakistan’s defense budget for next fiscal year has been projected by... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer