Gerry’s organises soft launch of SIA
Karachi: Singapore Airlines (SIA), flag carrier of Republic of Singapore appointed Gerry’s International as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Pakistan. Announcement was made at an event held here attended by industry professionals, representativ...
FPCCI urges to agree on economic development agenda
ISLAMABAD: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh urged all stakeholders to agree on economic development agenda, which was only way to improve and develop national economy for social uplift and...
Dar takes Dr Alvi into confidence on balanced budget formula
ISLAMABAD: Government has started making contacts at highest level in connection with mini budget. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has called on President Arif Alvi in this regard. Sources said that both of them exchanged views on basic points. They have...
Cabinet to okay Rs170bn tax measures soon, IMF told
ISLAMABAD: Government informed International Monetary Fund (IMF) that Cabinet will approve different tax proposals to fetch an additional revenue of Rs 170 billion through presidential ordinance. “We will adopt path of promulgation of an ordina...
Gas prices increase on horizon ahead of IMF deal
ISLAMABAD: Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) is expected to approve increase in prices of gas in wake of government’s negotiations with International Monetary Fund. Session of ECC under chair of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar commenced to delib...
Dreamworld, Destination, PBBC, ICCIA hold event on Blue Economy
Karachi: Dreamworld Resort in collaboration with Destination Projects Pvt. Ltd, Pakistan Britain Business Council (PBBC) and Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) organised business networking event. It will engage business co...
President for enhanced cooperation with Senegal
Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi has underlined need for enhanced cooperation with Senegal in areas of trade, economy and education. He said that both countries have great potential to increase bilateral trade and economic relations for mutual benef...
Pakistani workers’ remittances fall to 31-month low: SBP
Karachi: Remittances sent home by overseas Pakistani workers fell to over two-year-low as dollar cap imposed to stabilise rupee against dollar by government earlier. It prompted illegal transfers through hundi, hawala and other channels. Data release...
PM asks provinces to submit strategy on subsidised essential items during Ramadhan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked provinces and administrative units to submit comprehensive strategy to government on provision of food items on subsidised rates during holy month of Ramadhan. Chairing meeting on availability of essenti...
Pakistan needs productivity enhancing reforms: World Bank
ISLAMABAD: World Bank said that Pakistan’s economy can grow sustainably if country introduces “Productivity enhancing reforms” that facilitate better allocation of resources and improves female participation in workforce. In its rep...
