Energy projects launched in country under CPEC: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said that investors started eyeing Pakistan following energy projects were launched under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 10 years ago. Addressing function here, he said that it was...
PM Shehbaz inaugurates China Expo Centre in Gwadar
GWADAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated China Expo Centre in Gwadar. During his visit to coastal city, he also laid foundation stones and inaugurated several development projects, including Basima-Khuzdar Road, Awaran-Jhaljao Road, New Gwad...
China rolls over $2.4bn loan for Pakistan: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that China has rolled over Pakistan's loan for years 2023-24 and 2024-25 amounting to Rs $ 2.4 billion. In statement on social networking website twitter, Ishaq Dar said that China had rolled over debt of 2....
More companies interested to invest: Swiss envoy to ICCI
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan George Steiner said that multiple Swiss companies were doing successful business in Pakistan and more were interested as they considered it an attractive market for business and investment. Swiss Embas...
KSE-100 crosses 47,000-mark, gains 394pts
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index jumped past 47,000 mark to 21-month high, with market expected to gain further following positive sentiment in market after International Monetary Fund deal. Benchmark index moved up by 394.4...
President for greater economic collaborations with Tunisia
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi emphasised need for promoting greater economic collaborations with Tunisia to boost bilateral trade. Talking to Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to Republic of Tunisia Javed Ahmed Umrani he called for increasing inter...
China willing to strengthen ties with Pakistan: Leji
ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf said Pakistan firmly supports China's core interests and stands ready to work with Beijing to strengthen construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and jointly build Belt and Roa...
Cabinet approves amending laws relating to BoI, its merger
ISLAMABAD: Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed overall political and economic situation in country. Cabinet discussed 12-point agenda in detail and granted approval to amend laws relating to Board of Investment (BoI). Ca...
LPG prices go up unofficially
ISLAMABAD: The price of LPG has been increased by Rs10 per kg. The prices have been increased for the fourth time without the Ogra notification, says a report on Wednesday. The new price of LPG has increased from Rs230 to Rs240 per kg. With th...
Ogra approves 50pc increase in tariff for SNGPL, 42pc for SSGC
ISLAMABAD: inflation-hit households will now have to adjust their monthly budget for accommodate more expenses, as Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) hiked tariff for Sui Northern Gas by 50 percent and Sui Southern Gas by 42 percent on average....
