Utility stores to secure 70,000 tons of sugar before Ramzan
ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation (USC) decided to ‘procure’ 70,000 tonnes of sugar before the commencement of the Holy month of Ramzan Sharif. As per details, the bids have been invited from the interested persons until January...
FPCCI, Scottish chamber to work in tandem
Karachi: Atif Ikram Sheikh President FPCCI apprised that FPCCI and Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) will tangibly enhance their cooperation to promote trade, investments, joint ventures and broader economic relations. He reiterated fact that Pakis...
US redefining bilateral relations with Pakistan: US economic envoy
KARACHI: Shelley Saxen Political and Economic Chief of US Consulate General said that US-Pakistan bilateral relationship is strong and continues to expand and our interest is in helping Pakistan grow its economy. She added that private sector must be...
Gold price drops by Rs300 per tola in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a decline on Wednesday, aligning with the global decrease in rates. The cost of the yellow metal per tola stood at Rs216,100 after a reduction of Rs300 during the day. The 10-gram gold rate also saw a drop, selling a...
Caretaker govt formally launches ‘Pakistan Startup Fund’
Islamabad: In bid to facilitate dwindling startup investment in country, interim government has formally launched ‘Pakistan Startup Fund’ (PSF) under which government will invest up to Rs 2 billion year in sector. “Today we launched...
Pakistan ‘requests’ UAE to rollover $2bn loan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ‘requested’ United Arab Emirates for rollover of $ 2 billion loan, which is getting mature in current month of January. As per details, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has penned letter to UAE President She...
Interim PM orders fast-track privatisation of PIA, out-sourcing of airport services
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar directed authorities concerned to pace up privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), national flag carrier. In meeting with his Adviser on Aviation Air Marshal (retd) Farhat...
FPCCI invites Chinese investors for investment, JVs in local businesses
ISLAMABAD: Federation Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) invited Chinese investors from different sectors of economy for investment and joint ventures in local businesses. It is right time for Chinese investors to earn lucrative retur...
Caretaker PM directs expediting efforts to control smuggling
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar directed relevant law enforcement agencies including Frontier Corps, Pakistan Customs and district administration to expedite their efforts to completely curb smuggling. He observed that with abh...
NDRMF, IRC Pakistan emerge as strategic partners for shaping resilience
Islamabad: In an attempt to address challenges of disaster risks and vulnerability faced by Pakistan, National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) and International Rescue Committee (IRC) have solidified their commitment for enhancing resilience in...
