India’s NDTV seeks to block billionaire Adani’s takeover on regulatory grounds
MUMBAI: India’s New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) sought to block Gautam Adani’s attempt to acquire majority stake in news network, saying regulatory restrictions me...
Bilateral trade, investment need to be strengthened: Alvi tells Korean delegation
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for further enhancing quantum of bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Republic of Korea. He emphasised exploring new av...
Minister announces 200 units electricity cap for FCA exemption
KARACHI: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan explained that only households that consume electricity up to 200 units will be exempt from fuel charges adjustment (FCA). Add...
Govt may increase petrol price by Rs20 per litre
ISLAMABAD: Government is likely to drop petrol bomb on already suffering masses by increasing prices of petroleum products by up to Rs 20 per litre. On August 15, government i...
KCCI welcomes PM’s notice of inflated electricity bills, underscores need to rationalise tariffs
KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Idrees appreciating Prime Minister for taking...
PM announces FAC exemption for 17mln consumers
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced complete exemption to about 17.1 million electricity consumers out of 30 million in country from paying their fuel adjustment cha...
KATI announces Rs5mln for relief activities in Balochistan
KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) announced Rs 5 million for relief activities in flood-affected areas of Balochistan. In a statement issued here, Patr...
PSX gains 540ps to close at 43,366.77ps
ISLAMABAD: KSE 100-index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around gaining 540.11points, a positive change of 1.26 percent, closing at 43,366.77 points against 42,826.66...
Turkiye wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan up to $5bln, says envoy
ISLAMABAD: Turkiye wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan up to $5 billion as both countries have good potential to increase two-way trade volume in many items. Nuret...
EU provides Rs76m to assist Pakistan’s flood victims
ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) has approved a grant of €350,000 (nearly Rs 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding,...
