Pakistan’s current account deficit shrinks by 45pc to $1.2bn
KARACHI: The three-month import ban imposed by the coalition government bore fruits as Pakistan’s current account deficit — the gap between the country’s higher...
Sugarcane’s record crop is expected this year: Muzammil Aslam
KARACHI: A finance ministry spokesperson has said that the prices of commodities have begun to come under control. The good news is that the...
Tesla seeks $1.15 bn to help fuel Model 3 launch
SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla on Wednesday announced plans to raise $1.15 billion in new funding to help fuel production of a mass market-targeted Model 3...
Price of LPG cylinders increased by Rs155
ISLAMABAD: The price of a LPG cylinder for home use has increased by Rs155.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has issued a notification...
7 firms show interest for MWMC’s outsource project
MULTAN: Seven multinational firms have showed their interest in Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) outsource project for swift cleanliness arrangements on modern ways in...
Asian stock market rises after China data
HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose after data showed China's economy grew more than expected in the second quarter on Wednesday.
Investors are also awaiting...
Global markets mixed as Trump rally pauses
NEW YORK: Wall Street narrowly avoided a negative finish on Friday while major European indices ended in the red.
The close call...
Tokyo stocks jump by break after upbeat US jobs data
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks rallied Monday morning as better-than-expected US jobs data lifted sentiment and weakened the yen, giving a boost to exporters.
The benchmark Nikkei...
Gas companies seek 0.5 million domestic connections annually
ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) will approach Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) seeking approval...
SECP arranges interactive session to address problems of NBMFCs
ISLAMABAD: Over the last one year, SECP has undertaken a thorough revamping of the regulatory framework for non-bank micro finance companies (NBMFCs). Various measures have...