Ishaq Dar seeks report on inflated exchange rate in LCs opening
LAHORE: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar summoned report of matter pertaining to opening of LCs in banks on inflated rate of dollar. According to sources at finance ministry, finance minister has summoned report about banks’ practice of opening lette...
PM orders action plan on uninterrupted gas supply to consumers in winter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities concerned to chalk out an urgent action plan in view of uninterrupted gas supply to consumers during upcoming winter season. He issued instructions while chairing an emergency meetin...
e-and-International team discusses telecom, privatisation with govt stakeholders
Islamabad: A high level delegation from e-and-International comprising top management held meetings with Secretary IT, Federal Secretary Privatisation and other key government stakeholders here. Delegation led by CEO International Mikhail Gerch...
Dar vows revival of critically damaged economy
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar said that his government would try its best to revive economy, which has been critically damaged during Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government’s tenure of quarter to four years. Talking...
Riazuddin elected as President SITE unopposed
KARACHI: Election Commissioner SITE Association of Industry (SAI) Tariq Yousuf announced that Riaz Uddin, Abdul Kadir Bilwani and Muhammad Hussain Moosani have unanimously been elected (unopposed) as President, senior Vice President and Vice Pr...
PM lauds his team’s efforts on successful SCO, UNGA visits
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated his Cabinet members and senior government officers over success of his visits to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Samarkand as well as 77th session of United Nations General Assemb...
Dar’s appointment as FM a breath of fresh air for economy: NBGP Chief
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan (NBGP) Zahid Hussain welcoming return of Senator Ishaq Dar to Pakistan said it gave hope to business community and rupee to strengthen while stock market also to increase. Business community is...
Coca-Cola, foodpanda join hands for meals, drinks
Karachi: foodpanda, Coca-Cola Icecek Pakistan and Coca-Cola Export Corporation are creating ‘Real Magic’ by entering long-term partnership to bring exclusive deals and discounts for foodpanda customers. Muntaqa Peracha CEO foodpanda said...
Miftah officially steps down, hands over resignation to PM
ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Miftah Ismail officially stepped down as finance minister by handing over his resignation letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He had verbally tendered his resignation to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in London following part...
Khurram invites Japanese govt, companies to explore RE investment
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir invited Japanese government and companies to explore renewable energy (RE) investment opportunities in Pakistan. Minister extended offer during his meeting with State Minister Nakatani at Japanese Minis...
