PM pledges to protect Chinese nationals in Pakistan
Shenzhen: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed resolve to spare no efforts in protecting lives of Chinese citizens in Pakistan. “Ever since we have taken various measures to put in place fool-proof security system to protect lives of...
Pakistan eyes access to Chinese capital markets: Aurangzeb
Shenzhen: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan was keen to access Chinese capital markets, as Islamabad seeks to raise finances from international avenues. Addressing Pak-China Business Forum being held here, he said, “During...
Budget rescheduled owing to PM’s China visit
ISLAMABAD: Government would present its budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on June 12 as it has been rescheduled due to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China. State Minster for Finance Ali Pervez Malik confirmed development, stating that b...
KSE-100 down 909pts on selling pressure
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reflected negativity witnessed in global markets, as benchmark KSE-100 index shed over 900 points during trading. KSE-100 started day with strong selling pressure that largely continued throughout session. At c...
CPEC phase-II to grow Pak-China business links: Minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said that economic and cultural connections between people of China and Pakistan are strong and focused. In video message, he said that delegation comprising of 126 Pakistani businessmen is al...
IATA again urges Pakistan to release blocked airline funds
Karachi: International Air Transport Association (IATA), again urged Pakistan to remove barriers to airlines repatriating ticket revenues. “Pakistan and Bangladesh are ranked highest in world in terms of funds which are blocked. So I would rea...
Sinopec not interested in refinery project
ISLAMABAD: Government’s plan to set up an oil or petrochemical refinery with China’s cooperation is almost dead project as Chinese company Sinopec is interested in trading petrochemical products on basis of demand and supply, well-i...
Power price jacked up by Rs3.76 per unit
KARACHI: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority hiked per unit price of electricity by Rs 3.76 per unit on account of quarterly fuel adjustment. According to notification issued by power regulator, increase will be applicable for three months...
KMC, JK Investments sign MoU for CSR activities
KARACHI: Under the vision of corporate social responsibilities, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Karachi Municipal Corporation and the private sector company JK Investments on Tuesday. Under this agreement, JK Investm...
PM Shehbaz arrives in China amid push for investment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in China on five-day official visit with investment to be high on agenda. “PM has arrived in Shenzhen, China on an official visit,” statement from Prime Minister’s Office said....
