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President Alvi signs act to facilitate trade
April 10, 2021
President Alvi signs act to facilitate trade
In a bid to facilitate trade, President Dr. Arif Alvi has signed into law the Pakistan Single Window Act 2021.…
Govt appoints Asim Ahmed as new FBR chairman
April 9, 2021
Govt appoints Asim Ahmed as new FBR chairman
The federal government on Friday appointed Member IT Asim Ahmed as the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue…
Pakistan’s central bank exploring own digital coin: Reza Baqir
April 9, 2021
Pakistan’s central bank exploring own digital coin: Reza Baqir
Pakistan’s central bank is exploring its own digital coin, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Reza Baqir told CNN’s Julia Chatterley…
Pakistan gets $2.5bn against Eurobond issue
April 9, 2021
Pakistan gets $2.5bn against Eurobond issue
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received the proceeds of the government’s $2.5 billion eurobond issuance in its account.…
Rs275bn uplift package for Gilgit-Baltistan to be unveiled on April 12
April 8, 2021
Rs275bn uplift package for Gilgit-Baltistan to be unveiled on April 12
Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay a day-long visit to Gilgit-Baltistan on April 12 (Monday) where he will announce an…
Pakistani rupee hits 22-month high against US dollar
April 8, 2021
Pakistani rupee hits 22-month high against US dollar
The Pakistan rupee strengthened by 23 paisas against the United States (US) dollar at the start of today’s trading, hitting…
ECC allows PIA to lay off 25% of workforce via Voluntary Separation Scheme
April 8, 2021
ECC allows PIA to lay off 25% of workforce via Voluntary Separation Scheme
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Wednesday gave approval for PIA to launch a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) to lay…
PSX seeks change in law to indemnify staff against legal repercussions
April 7, 2021
PSX seeks change in law to indemnify staff against legal repercussions
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wants to indemnify its directors and officials against any loss and liability through a legal…
Germany suffers highest deficit in 30 years due to pandemic
April 7, 2021
Germany suffers highest deficit in 30 years due to pandemic
Germany faces its first deficit since 2013 after the public sector deficit reached 189.2 billion euros ($225 billion) in 2020…
Oil prices rise on stronger economic outlook, US stockpile draw
April 7, 2021
Oil prices rise on stronger economic outlook, US stockpile draw
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday on the prospects for stronger global economic growth amid increased COVID-19 vaccinations and a…