Business & Economy

ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): The government on Friday decided to keep the existing prices of petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) unchanged for the next 15 days to facilitate the masses in the country, particularly to provide relief to lower-income people. According to the statement issued […]

ISLAMABAD 31 Mar (Online): Federal minister for water resources Khursheed Shah said due to our high population water budget should be allocated equal to 15% of Gross Development Product (GDP). He expressed these views while replying to call attention notice on Friday. Member assembly Mohsin […]

Islamabad, March 30 (Online): Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, chaired the first meeting of the International Partners Support Group (IPSG) in Prime Minister Office, Islamabad, today. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Secretaries Ministries […]

Washington, March 30 (AFP/APP): Ajay Banga, the American pick to lead the World Bank, was the only candidate nominated for the position, the bank confirmed Thursday, paving the way for his likely appointment in the coming months. “In accordance with established procedures, the Executive Directors […]

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the development of Balochistan, particularly Gwadar, was among the priorities of the government. The prime minister, in a meeting with Member of National Assembly Aslam Bhootani, who called on him here, said Gwadar also […]

Zurich, March 29 (AFP/APP): UBS announced on Wednesday it was bringing back former CEO Sergio Ermotti to lead the Swiss banking giant’s controversial acquisition of troubled rival Credit Suisse. Ermotti spent nine years restoring UBS’s reputation after its bailout by the Swiss government and the […]

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar on Wednesday stressed the need for enhancing bilateral trade with Australia to its true potential, besides enhancing cooperation and transfer of technology in developing food processing, dairy and cattle industry. The minister held a meeting with […]

ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP): The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Wednesday, losing 202.48 points, a negative change of 0.51 percent, closing at 39,879.89 points against 40,082.37 points the previous day. A total of 108,795,600 shares were traded during the […]

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): A dedicated team of Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi/City Zone on Tuesday sealed an outlet of a famous jeweler over Point of Sale (POS)’s non-integration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). “In pursuance of directions of Ms.Tehmina Aamer, Chief Commissioner […]

Rawalpindi (PNI) Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) held its 45th Annual General Meeting on March 28th, 2023 thus establishing a quorum of 58.98 percent with representation either in person or through Video Conferencing and proxies. Individual shareholders as well as all major equity holders including Fauji […]