PTCL to acquire 100pc of Telenor Pakistan
KARACHI: In a major consolidation of the telecom sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with the shareho...
SIFC reviews progress of policy initiatives, key sector projects
ISLAMABAD: Executive Committee for Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) on Thursday began its two-day meeting to review the progress of various policy-level initiati...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reach $12.2bln
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan reached US$12,206.4 million while the reserves held by the central bank stood at $7,040.8 million. The State Bank of Pak...
‘Pakistan’s fourth annual report on budget transparency released’
Karachi: Giving legal protection to citizens' participation in the budgeting process has become inevitable. There is also a need to increase the role of the members of the ass...
At least 23 soldiers martyred, 27 terrorists ‘sent to hell’
DI KHAN: In an extremely distressing incident, at least 23 soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom while 17 terrorists killed in three separate incidents in Dera Ismail K...
Islamic brotherhood plays major role in economic development: Governor Tessori
Karachi: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori attended the reception given in honor of Saleh Al Salmi, Vice Chairman of IFA Group of Kuwait. Governor Sindh said that Islamic bro...
JS Bank, UKS join forces to champion gender equality and women’s empowerment
Karachi: Reiterating its commitment to social responsibility, JS Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in Pakistan, has partnered with the UKS Research Centre to raise awaren...
SBP holds steady: Maintains key policy rate at 22pc
KARACHI: In line with expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the key policy rate unchanged at 22%. “At its meeting...
Uninterrupted gas supply to fertilizer sectors, affirms Minister
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Petroleum Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said the government was committed to ensuring uninterrupted gas supply to all fertilizer plants throughout...
ADB approves $155.5mn funding to boost female access to finance in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved on Monday $155.5 million in financing for Pakistan to support policy reforms enhancing women’s access to finance a...
