Doing business, any kind of business in Pakistan is known to be a tough proposition. The World Bank's 2018 ranking on Doing Business Index (DBI) records Pakistan's overall position almost at the bottom on the list - at 147th.
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that services and industry in the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) will be exempted from tax and loc
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that services and industry in the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) will be exempted from tax and loc
Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 73.81 points or 1.83 percent to close at 3,968.53 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,044.80 and intraday low of 3,955.28 points. Volume
Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 73.81 points or 1.83 percent to close at 3,968.53 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,044.80 and intraday low of 3,955.28 points. Volume
Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost 73.81 points or 1.83 percent to close at 3,968.53 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,044.80 and intraday low of 3,955.28 points. Volume
Saudi Arabia has agreed to place a deposit of US $ 3 billion for a period of one year as balance of payment (BoP)support and a one-year deferred payment facility for import of oil up to US $ 3 billion to Pakistan for three years, which will be reviewed th
Saudi Arabia has agreed to place a deposit of US $ 3 billion for a period of one year as balance of payment (BoP)support and a one-year deferred payment facility for import of oil up to US $ 3 billion to Pakistan for three years, which will be reviewed th
Saudi Arabia has agreed to place a deposit of US $ 3 billion for a period of one year as balance of payment (BoP)support and a one-year deferred payment facility for import of oil up to US $ 3 billion to Pakistan for three years, which will be reviewed th
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan is creating an enabling environment, undertaking tax reforms and setting up a one-window operation to attract foreign investors in diverse areas. "This is the best time to invest in Pakistan," Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan is creating an enabling environment, undertaking tax reforms and setting up a one-window operation to attract foreign investors in diverse areas. "This is the best time to invest in Pakistan," Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said Pakistan is creating an enabling environment, undertaking tax reforms and setting up a one-window operation to attract foreign investors in diverse areas. "This is the best time to invest in Pakistan," Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan and custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz discussed the bilateral issues, regional and international situation on Tuesday. During the meeting, both the leaders expressed their desire to further stren
Prime Minister Imran Khan and custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz discussed the bilateral issues, regional and international situation on Tuesday. During the meeting, both the leaders expressed their desire to further stren
Prime Minister Imran Khan and custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz discussed the bilateral issues, regional and international situation on Tuesday. During the meeting, both the leaders expressed their desire to further stren
Saudi Arabia's crown prince trumpeted on Tuesday a conference that has drawn investment deals worth $50 billion despite a boycott over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, declaring the event as "great - more people more money". This year's Future I
Saudi Arabia's crown prince trumpeted on Tuesday a conference that has drawn investment deals worth $50 billion despite a boycott over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, declaring the event as "great - more people more money". This year's Future I
Saudi Arabia''s crown prince trumpeted on Tuesday a conference that has drawn investment deals worth $50 billion despite a boycott over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, declaring the event as "great - more people more money". This year''s Future
The first quarter results are mostly out. All signs are pointing to a major economic slowdown. We first present the main trends before reflecting on what more is likely to be in store.
The first quarter results are mostly out. All signs are pointing to a major economic slowdown. We first present the main trends before reflecting on what more is likely to be in store.
Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has postponed its first meeting which was scheduled for today (Wednesday) to review the progress on a new privatization policy, according to an official of Privatisation Commission (PC). Sources in the Commission
Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has postponed its first meeting which was scheduled for today (Wednesday) to review the progress on a new privatization policy, according to an official of Privatisation Commission (PC). Sources in the Commission
Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has postponed its first meeting which was scheduled for today (Wednesday) to review the progress on a new privatization policy, according to an official of Privatisation Commission (PC). Sources in the Commission
In order to further facilitate overseas Pakistanis, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed Authorized Dealers (ADs) to conduct Business to Customer (B2C) and Customer to Business (C2B) transactions through foreign correspondent entities.
In order to further facilitate overseas Pakistanis, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed Authorized Dealers (ADs) to conduct Business to Customer (B2C) and Customer to Business (C2B) transactions through foreign correspondent entities.
In order to further facilitate overseas Pakistanis, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed Authorized Dealers (ADs) to conduct Business to Customer (B2C) and Customer to Business (C2B) transactions through foreign correspondent entities.
Turkey and the United States vowed on Tuesday to get to the bottom of the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and punish those responsible, after Saudi Arabia admitted that the prominent journalist died during a Saudi security operation in Istanbul. Turkish Presid
Turkey and the United States vowed on Tuesday to get to the bottom of the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and punish those responsible, after Saudi Arabia admitted that the prominent journalist died during a Saudi security operation in Istanbul. Turkish Presid
The Econ-omic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to defer a proposal of subsidy to agriculture tube-wells in Balochistan till a meeting is held between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan to resolve
The Econ-omic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to defer a proposal of subsidy to agriculture tube-wells in Balochistan till a meeting is held between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan to resolve
The Econ-omic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to defer a proposal of subsidy to agriculture tube-wells in Balochistan till a meeting is held between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan to resolve
The ongoing money laundering case through fake bank accounts met one of its breakthrough as the Interpol apprehended one of the key accused Aslam Masood who had fled the country after his nomination in the case. According to details, Aslam Masood, the chi
The ongoing money laundering case through fake bank accounts met one of its breakthrough as the Interpol apprehended one of the key accused Aslam Masood who had fled the country after his nomination in the case. According to details, Aslam Masood, the chi
China's President Xi Jinping officially opened the world's longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China Tuesday, at a time when Beijing is tightening its grip on its semi-autonomous territories. The 55-kilometre (34-mile) crossing, wh
China's President Xi Jinping officially opened the world's longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China Tuesday, at a time when Beijing is tightening its grip on its semi-autonomous territories. The 55-kilometre (34-mile) crossing, wh
China''s President Xi Jinping officially opened the world''s longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China Tuesday, at a time when Beijing is tightening its grip on its semi-autonomous territories. The 55-kilometre (34-mile) crossing,
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son Hassan Nawaz had told the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that probed the Panama Papers case that he had set up Capital FZE between the years 2000 and 2001 when his family was in exile in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's son Hassan Nawaz had told the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that probed the Panama Papers case that he had set up Capital FZE between the years 2000 and 2001 when his family was in exile in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) was held on October 23, 2018 at the Bank's Head Office here, in which the BoD approved the financial statements of the Bank for the nine months period ended September 30, 2018.
The meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) was held on October 23, 2018 at the Bank's Head Office here, in which the BoD approved the financial statements of the Bank for the nine months period ended September 30, 2018.
The meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) was held on October 23, 2018 at the Bank''s Head Office here, in which the BoD approved the financial statements of the Bank for the nine months period ended September 30, 2018
The meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) was held on October 23, 2018 at the Bank''''s Head Office here, in which the BoD approved the financial statements of the Bank for the nine months period ended September 30, 20
The United States targeted Afghanistan's Taliban insurgency on Tuesday with sanctions against eight individuals, including two linked to the Quds Force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The individuals, who also include two Pakistanis and four Afghans, were
The United States targeted Afghanistan's Taliban insurgency on Tuesday with sanctions against eight individuals, including two linked to the Quds Force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The individuals, who also include two Pakistanis and four Afghans, were
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Prime Minister's Adviser on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production, Abdul Razak Dawood to formulate wheat export and storage policy in consultation with the stakeholders, official s
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Prime Minister's Adviser on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production, Abdul Razak Dawood to formulate wheat export and storage policy in consultation with the stakeholders, official s
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Prime Minister''s Adviser on Commerce, Textile, Industry and Production, Abdul Razak Dawood to formulate wheat export and storage policy in consultation with the stakeholders, official
Federal government has decided to launch joint operation against defaulters and power thieves in collaboration with the provincial government, fearing that if current situation continues in the power sector, the country's economy will collapse. This was r
Federal government has decided to launch joint operation against defaulters and power thieves in collaboration with the provincial government, fearing that if current situation continues in the power sector, the country's economy will collapse. This was r
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed Mutual Funds industry that the individuals having minimum qualification of graduation or above may sell mutual fund units after taking in-house training of minimum 3 days from an Asset
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed Mutual Funds industry that the individuals having minimum qualification of graduation or above may sell mutual fund units after taking in-house training of minimum 3 days from an Asset
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed Mutual Funds industry that the individuals having minimum qualification of graduation or above may sell mutual fund units after taking in-house training of minimum 3 days from an Asset
The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted protective bail to Capt Muhammad Safdar (retd), son-in-law of Nawaz Sharif and restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from arresting him.
The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted protective bail to Capt Muhammad Safdar (retd), son-in-law of Nawaz Sharif and restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from arresting him.
Prime Minister Imran Khan while chairing the task force on energy stated that the public must no longer be made to bear the brunt of losses due to power theft and power sector mismanagement and directed the Ministry of Power to take urgent remedial measur
Facing accountability courts, once again, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari let off steam at a news conference in Islamabad. Political forces, he said, will have to unite and pass a resolution that the present government cannot last long, and is not capabl
Nestlé Pakistan recorded an increase in revenue of 1.8 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 despite increasingly difficult economic conditions and competitive pressures. The total revenue of the Company increased by Rs1.7 billion and stood
Directorate General of Trade Organization (DGTO) has directed the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to immediately notify removal of Syeda Saeeda Bano from the position of FPCCI's vice president. In an order issued here on Tu
Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, an officer of BS-21, has been posted as Commissioner Karachi vice Muhammad Sualeh Faruqui with immediate effect. Sualeh Faruqui has been asked to report to Services and General Department, according to a notification issued by Chie
The fresh economic measures taken by the new government have revived the confidence of investors at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) who are now set to bring back trading activity with new resilience. This was stated by Suleman Mehdi, Chairman Pakistan Stock
President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain, has proposed that State Bank should take measures to introduce PayPal services in Pakistan to benefit the entrepreneurs associated with e-commerce. "The small investors
The divisional and district administration have finalised all arrangements to celebrate 275th three day annual Urs celebrations of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai being started today at Bhitshah town district Matiari. In this connection, a meeting was held
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for promoting cottage industry in the rural areas of the country. The LCCI Acting President Khawaja Shahzad Nasir while addressing the delegation of All Pakistan Cottage Industry, led by Ghulam
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan has urged the legislators to maintain honour and decorum of the parliament, for which they are bound legally and constitutionally. Talking to newsmen outside the Punjab Assembly on Tuesd
Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed his firm resolve to materialize Prime Minister Imran Khan's vision of bringing a meaningful change in the country. "Resolution of problems at the doorsteps of the people is the PTI manifesto and ever
Jazz claims to have achieved another telecom industry milestone by crossing 20 million broadband subscribers. It has become Pakistan's leading digital communications company as the number one provider of 3G/4G data. Pakistan Telecommunica-tions Authority'
Guard Agricultural Research & Services (Ltd) & Chinese hybrid rice giant Longping Hi-tech is all set to introduce a heat resistant long grain variety for commercial sowing in Pakistan named as 'LP18' from the next year. Sindh is experiencing extreme heat
The opposition leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz hinted that PML-N will make an alliance with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as it was an old and experience political party and had seen ups and downs of the country's politics. Talking to media outside
Positive response of the business community towards water and other important issues confronted by Pakistan is highly appreciable and hopefully we will settle these issues very soon with the active support of patriotic businessmen, said Prime Minister Imr
Nearly 260 Assistant Superintendents of Jails (ASJs) out of the total 525 recruited through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) have left their jobs owing to lack of service structure, promotion criterion and non-availability of basic facilities l
The Lahore High Court newly appointed Justice Muhammad Anwarul Haq here Tuesday administered oath to six confirmed and eight additional judges of the High Court. The confirmed judges include Justice Mujahid Mustaqeem Ahmad, Justice Asjad Javaid Ghural, Ju
Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirjaul Haq has said that the current escalation in the brutalities of India's occupation forces in Held Kashmir should be enough to arouse the conscience of the world community. He said the JI would stage a Kashmir marc
Nestlé Pakistan recorded an increase in revenue of 1.8 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 despite increasingly difficult economic conditions and competitive pressures. The total revenue of the Company increased by Rs1.7 billion and stood
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Khyber (BOK) held its 152nd meeting on October 18, 2018 at Islamabad to approve the quarterly results for the 3rd Quarter ended September 30, 2018. The meeting was chaired by Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash, Additional Chief
Oil prices plunged about 5 percent on Tuesday to two-month lows as a sell-off in global equity markets raised worries about demand growth and after Saudi Arabia said it could supply more crude quickly if needed, easing concerns ahead of US sanctions on Ir
Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures fell on Tuesday as negative factors from Saudi Arabia's diplomatic isolation to worries about Italy's finances pressured Asian shares and commodities. The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contract for March delivery f
Malaysian palm oil futures hit their highest in three days on Tuesday before falling in the evening on declines in global markets and expectations of rising October production. The benchmark palm oil contract for January delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Der
Gold rose to its highest in more than three-months on Tuesday, as the dollar weakened and global stock markets tumbled, with rising political and economic uncertainties adding to the bullion's appeal. Palladium soared to a record high, with additional sup
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed higher on Tuesday on technical buying and short-covering after the most-active December contract held above chart support established early this month near $5.05 a bushel, traders said. CBOT December soft red wi
Gold rose 1 percent on Tuesday to its highest level in over three months as the dollar weakened and global stock markets tumbled, with rising political and economic uncertainties adding to bullion's appeal. Palladium soared to a record high, bringing the
Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: MIRKS) was incorporated in Pakistan on May 27, 1964 as a public limited company and its shares are quoted on Pakistan Stock Exchange. Principal activity of the company is manufacturing and selling of sugar. The registe
Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills Limited (PSX: MIRKS) was incorporated in Pakistan on May 27, 1964 as a public limited company and its shares are quoted on Pakistan Stock Exchange. Principal activity of the company is manufacturing and selling of sugar. The registe
The Anti Smuggling Organisation (ASO) of Customs Collectorate on Tuesday recovered goods worth Rs 70 million and arrested two persons. The goods included 145 cartons of tobaccos, 9 cartons of amla bell mixture, 13 bags of naswar, 2 cartons of cigarettes g
The government's own policies - low rate of return and withholding tax on cash transactions for non-filers - are responsible for high cash to deposit ratio, said a former finance minister and a former advisor to Ministry of Finance.
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a fine of Rs 4 million on Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) for manipulation of data and non-compliance with performance standards, particularly failure to maintain prescribed voltag