Tokyo to face tight power supply this summer

TOKYO, Apr 2 (Xinhua/APP): Japan’s Tokyo area is expected to sustain a tight supply-demand situation for electricity this summer, according to projections made by the government. According to the latest estimates released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the reserve power supply capacity […]

SCO’s role in ensuring sustainable growth in region emphasized

BEIJING, Apr 2 (APP):Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Deputy Secretary-General Sohail Khan took part in the session Regional Decisions for Sustainable Development: The Case of the EAEU and Other Structures. The event was organized by the Eurasian Economic Commission during the 10th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable […]

Commerce Ministry denys trade with Israel

ISLAMABAD 2 April (Online): Commerce ministry spokes person said on Sunday there are no trade diplomatic relations with Israel nor we want to build. Rumers of building trade relation between Pakistan and Israel are propaganda: commerce ministry. He said wrong meaning were drived from the […]

Eurozone and US inflation slow, bringing respite to policymakers

Brussels, March 31 (AFP/APP): Eurozone inflation slowed sharply in March while US price increases eased last month as well, official data showed Friday, offering some relief to policymakers. The data released on both sides of the Atlantic will provide central banks some respite as they […]

Dar hopeful for Pakistan to attain status of 20th largest economy

ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar on Friday, here, said that Pakistan has the full potential to be included in the twentieth largest economy of the world, and the role of the business community for that matter was instrumental. […]

Prices of petrol, diesel to remain unchanged for next fortnight

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 […]

Water budget should be 15% of GDP: Khursheed Shah

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 […]

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs chairs First Meeting of IPSG in Islamabad

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 […]

US candidate Ajay Banga the sole nominee to lead World Bank

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 […]