At UN, Pakistan urges technology transfer, finance to attain ‘Zero Waste’
Karachi: Pakistan has called for enhanced global partnership focused on capacity building, technology transfer and finance to enable developing countries achieve ‘Zero Waste’. “There is dire need worldwide to move towards ‘Zer...
Honda Atlas extends plant shutdown amid import difficulties
Karachi: Pakistan’s auto assembler Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HCAR) said its plant, which has been shut since start of March, will remain closed until April 15 due to supply-chain disruptions. Company announced its decision in notice...
Gold rally as rupee extends losses
Karachi: Gold prices climbed on back of sliding rupee, as markets remained focused on State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) interest rate strategy. According to data released by All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), price of gol...
Rupee sheds value against dollar, settles at 283.79
Karachi: Rupee registered marginal drop against dollar, depreciating 0.05 percent in inter-bank market. As per State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), rupee settled at 283.79, loss of 0.13 paisa. Day earlier, rupee was slightly up against dollar, closing at 28...
Technical-level talks with IMF are over: Ishaq Dar
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said “All technical-level discussions with International Monetary Fund (IMF)” are over. However, he refrained from giving timeline on when deal will be inked. During Question/Answer session at Senate,...
Pakistan poised to get EU GSP plus scheme for next 10 years: Sarwar
ISLAMABAD: Former Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar said that he had played an active role in getting GSP plus scheme from European Union for Pakistan and he is still working hard to get an extension of this scheme for Pakistan. He said that Pakistan w...
Dar proposes automated system to update population data
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar proposed replacing traditional census practices with more cost-effective and efficient automated system that updates information using National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)...
Foodpanda, TCF join hands for education to unprivileged
Karachi: Food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda is announced its partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting education for less privileged children in country. Through this partnership foodpand...
Bestway Cement completes plant construction in Punjab
LAHORE: Bestway Cement Limited (BWCL) said construction and installation of Greenfield cement plant located near Paikhel in Punjab is now complete. Cement manufacturer shared development in notification to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Greenfield...
Rupee inches higher against dollar, settles at 283.66
Karachi: Rupee was up slightly against dollar, appreciating 0.09 percent in inter-bank market. As per State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), rupee settled at 283.66, gain of 0.26 paisa. Day earlier, rupee failed to hold ground against dollar, closing at 283.9...
