Pakistan strikes LNG accord with Azerbaijan
Lahore: Pakistan signed framework agreement with Azerbaijan for procurement of LNG on flexible terms. Signing of agreement between Pakistan LNG Limited and Azeri Company SOCAR here was witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Shehbaz Sharif said l...
President Dr Alvi for enhancing trade, eco ties with Ethiopia
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi asked Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to Ethiopia to foster trade and economic linkages with Ethiopia by facilitating and enhancing interactions between business communities of two countries. He urged Ambassado...
Trading at PSX remains range-bound, KSE-100 gains 134pts
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened first session of week on positive note, as benchmark KSE-100 inched up 0.29 percent to settle above 46,000 level. During trading session, benchmark index remained range-bound, swinging between 46,195.7 an...
Tea imports reduces 9.13% in last fiscal year.
ISLAMABAD: Tea imports into the country during financial year ended on June 30, 2023 reduced by 9.13 percent as compared the imports of the corresponding period of last year. During the period from June-July, 2022-23 about 231,449 metric tons of tea...
PM puts down foundation stone of three new industrial zones
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday laid the foundation stone of three new industrial zones in Lahore and Sheikhupura. Addressing the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of three new industrial zones in Lahore and Sheikhupura, the pri...
Gold price increases by Rs1,800/tola
KARACHI: Gold price extended gains despite decrease in international rates. According to data issued by All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association price of gold (24 carats) gained Rs 1,800 per tola and Rs 1,542 per 10 grams to settle at Rs 22...
Pakistan hopes to resume PIA flights to UK in three months: Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan hopes its national carrier Pakistan International Airlines can resume flights to Britain in next three months, Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique said. Rafique made announcement in Parliament, saying new legislation this week...
PSX witnesses bullish trend as index gains 522pts
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) KSE-100 index witnessed bullish trend, gaining 522.42 points, positive change of 1.15 percent closing at 45,920.73 points against 45,398.31 points previous trading day. Total of 504,550,463 shares were traded du...
Korea to establish IT Centre in Karachi, says envoy at KCCI meet
Karachi: Consul General of Republic of Korea Yi Sungho informed that Korean government was setting up an IT Centre in Karachi near Airport, which, upon completion would provide an excellent opportunity to young IT startups to move to this IT Centre a...
No plan to impose new taxes on agri, real estate sectors Dar tells NA
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday assured the National Assembly that no new taxes would be introduced for the agricultural and construction sectors as part of the nine-month Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) with the International Mo...
