BoP deposits records 117% growth in six years
LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab deposits recorded huge growth of 117 per cent and reached Rs356.6 billion during the last...
Dar reviews methodology to access poverty rate
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has reviewed progress on developing a methodology to assess poverty rate and firm up...
Trade deficit further widens by 4.22% to $15.1b in 8 months
ISLAMABAD: The country’s trade deficit has further widened by 4.22 per cent to $15.1 billion during the last eight months....
Minister asks Chinese investors to invest in Pakistan’s auto sector
ISLAMABAD: With the aim to meet the demand of small cars in the country, Federal Industries and Production Minister Ghulam...
Performance allowance of 7 Customs officers restored
ISLAMABAD: The performance allowance in respect of seven Pakistan Customs Service officers of BS-16 has been restored on completion of...
Performance allowance of 6 IR officers restored
ISLAMABAD: The performance allowance in respect of six Inland Revenue Service officers of BS-16 has been restored on completion of...
Belgian pork producer gets approval to export to China
BRUSSELS: A Belgian pork producer has been given approval to export an estimated 56,000 tonnes a year to China, which...
Denmark’s largest grocer to phase out cage eggs
COPENHAGEN: Coop, the nation's largest chain of supermarkets, announced here the other day that it will phase out the sale...
Guddu Power Complex starts generating 270MW
ISLAMABAD: Guddu Power Complex has started generating 270 megawatts of electricity after partially rehabilitation. The plan had stopped generation in...
Delta seeking growth via core business, M&A
TAIPEI: Delta Electronics Inc, the nation’s biggest power supply unit maker, aims to grow revenue this year beyond last year’s...
Kuwait inflation edges up to 3.3% in Dec
KUWAIT: Inflation in consumer prices edged upwards for the first time in three months in January. Headline inflation rose from...
HEC forms committee to enhance entrepreneurship activities in varsities
ISLAMABAD: With aim to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship activities in Pakistani universities, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has formed an...
Global leather makers eye Gulf region’s $6bn industry
DOHA: The 2nd edition of Leatherworld Middle East will take place from 26-28 April 2016 at the Dubai International Convention...
Work public welfare projects being carried out expeditiously: Shahbaz
LAHORE: Work on various public welfare projects in the province is being carried out expeditiously. This was stated by Chief...
HK Customs, Marine police seize red sandalwood worth $430,000
HONG KONG: Hong Kong Customs and the Marine Police this morning conducted a joint operation and cracked down on a...
President to appoint a special committee to streamline Sri Lanka Customs
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena today said he will appoint a special committee to submit recommendations to provide solutions...
PM for expanding country’s agri base through latest tech
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to chalk out a strategy...
Vaud moves ahead with phase out of controversial Swiss tax deals
GENEVA: After nearly ten years of European Union (EU) opposition to certain controversial Swiss tax structures, Switzerland’s government agreed a...
IMC upgrades Toyota Sedans
LAHORE: Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) has upgraded functional and aesthetic aspects of the Toyota Range of Sedans to further...
Carrefour posts higher profit
PARIS: Carrefour SA, France’s largest retailer, reported an increase in full-year profit as a revival in Europe helped drive the...
