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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. Nurettin Demir Commercial Counsellor Embassy of Turkiye addressing business comm...

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, which has wreaked havoc across many parts of Pakistan. In a statement, EU...

Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign investment: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Finland and desired cooperation in diverse fields.   Expressing these views in a meeting with Ulla-Maija Rantapuska, Investment Manager Finnfu...

Pakistan not facing any default risk: State Minister

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that Pakistan is not facing any risk of default. Addressing launching ceremony of special report titled ‘Economic Security of Pakistan; Challenges and Way Forward’ here, she...

SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 15pc

KARACHI: In line with market expectations, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained status quo in interest rate at 15 percent highest since November 2008. Monetary policy committee (MPC) met under chair of Deputy Governor Syed Murtaza and reviewed eco...

TechX Pakistan, official coverage partner of 21st ITCN Asia Karachi

KARACHI: 21st ITCN Asia Karachi is a three-day technology exhibition and event with goal of using technology to create Pakistan’s future. TechX Pakistan will work with 21st ITCN Asia Karachi as their official coverage partner during event. ...

Pak-Turkiye businessmen discuss investment

Islamabad: Pakistan Turkiye Business and Investment Forum jointly organised by Pakistan Turkiye Joint Business Council of FPCCI/DEIK in Islamabad was moderated by Amjad Rafi Chairman Pakistan-Turkiye Joint Business Council (PTJBC) and addressed by Ir...

KWCCIM inks accords with ISB, RWP, LHR, Multan CCIs

KARACHI: Founder President of Karachi Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malir (KWCCIM), former VP Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Nazli Abid Nisar signed accords with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rawalpind...

YouTube service at halt in country, but why?

Islamabad: YouTube service in parts of country reportedly faced disruptions during speech of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, whose live addresses were banned on TV channels previous night by electronic media regulator. Disruptions were reported as Imran add...

KCCI hands over Rs1mln cheque to AWT for relief activities in Balochistan

KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Alamgir Welfare Trust (AWT) signed an accord to join hands for carrying out relief activities in monsoon and flashflood hit areas not only in Balochistan but also in Sindh and other parts...

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Gold prices hit one-week high

KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, marking a one-week high as investors sought the safety of the precious metal amid growing geopolitical uncertainty, particularly the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Spot gold ros...

Profit-taking drags PSX down, KSE-100 falls by 310 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw profit-taking on Wednesday, resulting in a decline of 310 points in the benchmark KSE-100 Index, which closed at 95,546.45, down 0.32%. The session began on a positive note, with the KSE-100 rising to a...

Ahsan Iqbal proposes GSP-Plus and 5Es framework for export-led growth

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, proposed a comprehensive strategy to align the European Union’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP-Plus) program with Pakistan’s 5Es framewo...

Messi likely to play int’l match in India next year

KERALA: Argentina’s national team, including legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is expected to play an international match in India’s Kerala State next year, Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said yesterday. According to Indian media, the mi...
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