Utility Stores cuts prices of 800 items
ISLAMABAD: The Utility Stores Corporation has announced a reduction in the rates of over 800 essential items, including ghee, cooking oil, tea, and other...
Govt charging zero sales tax on Light Diesel, Kerosene oil: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Monday said the government is charging zero sales tax on light diesel...
Japan factory output down in red flag for economy
TOKYO: Japan’s factory output unexpectedly slipped 0.8 percent in January, the first fall in six months and the latest red flag for the world’s...
10,000 MW electricity to be added to national grid in 2018
ISLAMABAD: Around 10,000 MW electricity would be added to the national grid after completion of a number of power generation projects by the year...
Japan stocks open lower on strong yen
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday as yen strength discouraged investors already cautious as they await US President Donald Trump’s policy speech to Congress...
Government borrowing stimulates economy
KARACHI: Growth in net domestic assets of the banking system so far in 2016-17 is double the increase recorded in the same period a...
Contract award ceremony to provide Mobile Broadband Internet/ 3G services in...
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar witnessed the contract award ceremony for the project to provide Mobile Broadband Internet/ 3G services...
Dollar firms on Fed rate hike talk, eyes on Trump
HONG KONG: The dollar firmed in Asia on Wednesday after two top Federal Reserve officials suggested US interest rates could rise as soon as...
China urges WTO members to abide by rules
BEIJING: Sunday marks the 15-year anniversary of China's joining the World Trade Organization. It was a moment filled with cheers when the country joined...
Tehran makes new gas proposal to Moscow
TEHRAN: Deputy oil minister said Iran welcomes Russia’s partnership in construction of the 9th cross-country gas pipeline with 2.5 billion dollars of investment.
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