‘IT policies hurting foreign investment’
KARACHI: Government is being urged by leaders in Information Technology (IT) sector to improve its policies. Business people believe sector holds high potential to emerge as leading export earner and can help fix ongoing balance of international paym...
Govt successfully brought back country from brink of bankruptcy: Dr Aisha Ghaus
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha informed Senate that incumbent government successfully brought back country from verge of bankruptcy, owing to good management policy. Replying to Calling Attention Notice rais...
19 Pakistani manufacturers to join Paris exhibition starting from Feb 6
KARACHI: Nineteen fabric and garments manufacturers of Pakistan will take part in three-day Texworld/Apparel Sourcing Paris fair to be held from February 6-8, 2023. Pakistan will have direct exhibitors and national pavilion organised by Trade Develop...
Imran Khan backs IMF role in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan believes that Pakistan cannot shun idea of reaching out to International Monetary Fund (IMF) for an economic bailout any sooner and says his party, if returns to power, will “Have no choice” except to st...
KSA-Pakistan agree to enhance bilateral trade volume
ISLAMABAD: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Pakistan discussed matters of mutual interests and agreed to enhance bilateral trade volume between two countries. Nawaf Saeed A. Almalkiy Ambassador and Commercial Attache of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan call...
ECC review, approves several development projects
Islamabad: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar presided over meeting of Economic Coordination Committee of Cabinet. Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan, Minister for Planning and Special Ini...
US partners with KP, FAO to boost agricultural livelihoods
ISLAMABAD: US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer joined US Embassy Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Lori Antolinez, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Representative Florence Rolle and KP Special Secretar...
APCAA extends wishes on Int’l Customs Day
Karachi: On World Custom Day Chairman All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) Maqbool A Malik and Vice Chairman Sheikh Muhammad Tariq expressed wishes to officials of Pakistan Customs, throughout country. In joint statement-let we celeb...
Vast opportunities exist for Turkish investors: Sindh Minister
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Cooperative Department Jam Ikramullah Dharejo said that there are vast investment opportunities for Turkish investors in Pakistan, especially in Sindh, and there is need to promote trade relations between tw...
Japan slashes economic view as exports to Asia weaken
TOKYO: Japan cut its view on overall economy for first time in 11 months in January, as China’s Covid-19 infections and slowdown in global demand for tech and semiconductors hurt exports, especially to Asia. Government expects economy, world&rs...
