Zardari for broadening economic, cultural ties with Uzbekistan
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari called for further broadening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan in trade, economy, culture and tourism. Talking to Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Zar...
Pakistan keen to cement economic ties with Qatar: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was keen to transform its excellent ties with Qatar into mutually beneficial robust economic partnership. In meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulaz...
Fertilizer coms not to be allowed to take undue profit: Rana Tanveer
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said that fertilizer companies must not be allowed to take undue profit. Steps should be taken to ensure uniform price of urea fertilizer across country for convenience of...
Minister holds crucial meeting with ‘Fruit Juice Council’
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan convened pivotal meeting with Fruit Juice Council at Ministry of Commerce. Council, represented by industry leaders, provided an extensive briefing to Minister, highlighting pressing concerns reg...
Pakistan, WB agree to CPF for reforms, development
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and World Bank agreed to collaborate on new, robust and ambitious Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to carry forward country’s reform and development agenda. Agreement was reached during meeting between Prime Minist...
KSE-100 falls as profit-taking kicks in
Karachi: Bearish sentiment prevailed at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as benchmark KSE-100 ended with loss of nearly 160 points amid higher volume that was dominated by WorldCall Telecom. After witnessing an upward momentum in initial stages, benchm...
PM reiterates commitment to complete trade, connectivity projects with Uzbekistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated that Pakistan was committed to working with Uzbekistan to speed up and complete all bilateral trade and connectivity projects. In meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, he rea...
KE aims to boost renewable energy share to 30pc by 2030
Karachi: K-Electric (KE) aims to increase its renewable energy share to 30 percent by 2030 as part of its bid to move towards sustainable and green energy amid prevailing climate change challenges. In statement, KE spokesperson underscored that util...
Gold prices in Pakistan continue to slide
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continue to go downward as per tola price decreased by Rs800. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold decreased by Rs800 to reach Rs239,200 in the domes...
SECP proposes enhanced disclosures for Shariah Stock screening of listed companies
ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed amendments to Fourth Schedule of Companies Act, 2017. These amendments enhance list of disclosures made in financial statements of listed companies for Shariah stock screen...
