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ISLAMABAD: The gold imports have surged by 83.89 per cent to $7.089 million during the first quarter (July-September) of ongoing...

Bestway Cement’s profits up by 38% to Rs9.4b in Q1

KARACHI: The Bestway Cement Limited profits increased by 38 per cent to Rs9.4 billion in first quarter from Rs 6.8...

Moody’s changes Pakistan’s banking sector outlook from negative to stable

ISLAMABAD: Keeping Pakistan’s economic progress in view, a world’s leading credit ratings provider has lifted the rating of country’s banking...

WB predicts 4.8% growth in Pakistan’s GDP by FY16-17

WASHINGTON: The World Bank, in its report, has predicted growth in Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) from 4.5 per cent...

Dar highlights Pakistan’s achievements in Islamic finance

KUWAIT CITY: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has highlighted Pakistan’s achievements in Islamic finance sector and offered to share the...

Exports decrease by 13.42% to $6.9 billion in July-Oct

ISLAMABAD: The country’s export decreased by 13.42 per cent to $6.9 billion during the first four months (July-October) of current...

Pak mills facing problems as Bangladesh bans raw jute export

LAHORE: The Pakistani mills are facing problems as Bangladesh has imposed a month-long ban on export of raw jute. Pakistan...

More than Rs174 billion released for development projects

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released more than Rs174.096 billion for different developmental projects under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)...

Minimum Rs13,000 pay: Lawmakers pass amendment in Wages Bill

ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers have passed the Minimum Wages for Unskilled Workers (Amendment) Bill 2015. After approval of amendment by the...

Smeda organising business workshop from 17th

MULTAN: A two-day workshop on 'small business management' is being organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda)...

Ishaq Dar addresses Global Conference on Islamic Finance‏

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minster Ishaq Dar attended the High Level Global Conference on Islamic Finance in Kuwait. Federal Minister participated...

21 stations upgraded: Saad says Railway engineering diplomas, degrees being introduced

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has decided to introduce Railway engineering diplomas and degrees in educational institutes for achieving self-efficiency in the...

Labour Dept fines 900 kiln owners for paying low wages

FAISALABAD: As many as 900 kiln owners have been fined for pay low wages to their workers in Faisalabad district....

Japanese govt hails Pakistan’s economic growth

ISLAMABAD: The Japanese government and businessmen have shown confidence over the improving economy of Pakistan and predict potential growth for...

Govt disburses Rs2.7b under BISP’s Waseela-e-Haq programme

ISLAMABAD: The government has distributed Rs 2.7billion among the poor under Waseela-e-Haq programme of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). Parliamentary...

Mega projects to help boost economy, peace in country: Mamnoon

ISLAMABAD: The continuing mega projects would help boost economic progress and peace in the country. This was stated by President...

Scientists working to devise mango production tech

MULTAN: The Pakistani scientists are working to further improve mango production through latest technology. Mango Research Institute (MRI) Multan Director...

Remittances up by 5.2% to $6.5b in July-Oct