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China-Pakistan business conference highlights economic collaboration
December 7, 2024
China-Pakistan business conference highlights economic collaboration
ISLAMABAD: A recent business conference organized by the SIFC brought together Chinese and Pakistani business representatives to discuss potential economic…
Pakistan, Bangladesh eye maritime sustainability through blue economy
December 7, 2024
Pakistan, Bangladesh eye maritime sustainability through blue economy
KARACHI: Pakistan and Bangladesh considered establishing a “Blue Economy Corridor” to effectively utilise their maritime resources, focusing on sustainable fishing,…
Rs26.07 per unit to be charged for additional winter usage
December 7, 2024
Rs26.07 per unit to be charged for additional winter usage
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has endorsed the federal government’s Winter Demand Initiative for XDISCOS and K-Electric…
EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe
December 7, 2024
EU and South America strike trade deal set to hit pushback in Europe
MONTEVIDEO/BRUSSELS: The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc struck an agreement on a long-delayed free trade deal on Friday,…
China’s ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy
December 7, 2024
China’s ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy
BANGKOK: China has banned exports of key materials used to make a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles,…
PIA’s direct flight to Paris will take off on Jan 10, 2025
December 7, 2024
PIA’s direct flight to Paris will take off on Jan 10, 2025
LAHORE: There is quite a buzz at the New Islamabad International Airport from where PIA’s first flight to Europe after…
Gold prices decrease by Rs300 per tola
December 7, 2024
Gold prices decrease by Rs300 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold witnessed decrease of Rs300 and was sold at Rs 274,400 on…
Economy stabilising due to govt’s robust policies: FinMin Aurangzeb
December 7, 2024
Economy stabilising due to govt’s robust policies: FinMin Aurangzeb
KARACHI: Federal information Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that economy was stabilising due to the government’s robust policies. Speaking…
In a first, PSX crosses 109,000 on stable macroeconomic indicators
December 6, 2024
In a first, PSX crosses 109,000 on stable macroeconomic indicators
KARACHI: The stock market continued its record-breaking streak on Friday, surpassing the 109,000-point mark during the intraday trade, fuelled by…
FBR imposes 10pc tax on marriage halls in Karachi
December 6, 2024
FBR imposes 10pc tax on marriage halls in Karachi
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has slapped 10 per cent withholding tax (WHT) on all wedding halls in…