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LCBDDA & RUDA at Saudi-Pak Investment Forum
RIYADH: A delegation from Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) and Ravi Urban Development…
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Pakistan
Govt asks IMF to relax Covid spending ceiling by two billion dollars
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has borrowed $3.1 billion in the past three months, including money for vaccine…
National
Nepra okays Rs0.69 per unit hike for KE consumers under FCA
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved Rs0.69 per unit increase for the…
Commodities
Palm logs worst week in 2 months
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures on Friday logged their worst week in two months over concerns that top buyers…
Pakistan
Sino-Pakistan moot reviews CPEC and strategic ties
CHENGDU: The International Conference on China-Pakistan Cooperation kicked off in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on…
Pakistan
China minister rejects India's objections to CPEC at an UN event
UNITED NATIONS: A Chinese minister has brushed aside Indian concerns over the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)…
National
Sh. Rashid to lead the govt efforts for talks with the TLP
Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid has arrived in Lahore to lead government efforts…
National
FBR to form panels for customs valuation of Iranian, Afghan goods
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to form committees for the determination of customs valuation…
Pakistan
Talks with IMF moving forward positively: Reza
LONDON: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir has said that negotiations with the International Monetary…
Pakistan
Sept power tariff may go up by Rs2.65/unit
ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority…
Pakistan
Current account deficit balloons to $3.4 billion in the 1st quarter: SBP
KARACHI: The current account deficit - the gap between foreign payments and inflows - has ballooned to $3.4 billion…
National
QNET supports community activity to raise funds for Indus Hospital in Pakistan
KARACHI: QNET, a global e-commerce based direct selling company, participated in a gala dinner and fundraising event at…
National
KMBL hosts skills-training program for rural women
JALIANWALA: Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) is a leading financial institution in Pakistan, which recently…
Views & Opinions
Women who work in informal economy
Women who work in Pakistan's informal economy have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. And the majority of…
Commodities
Palm rallies to record high on improving Oct exports
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% on Wednesday to a record closing high, as October export…
Pakistan
FATF to announce grey list updates Thursday
PARIS: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will meet to discuss and announce updates on jurisdictions currently…
Business
Banks witness highest growth after 3 years to reach Rs9.3 trillion
KARACHI: Local banks' total advances have grown 15 percent on a year -on-year basis to reach Rs9.3 trillion at the end…
Commodities
Oil prices climb as COVID recovery, power generators stoke demand
LONDON: Oil prices hit multi-year highs on Monday buoyed by recovering demand and high natural gas and coal prices…