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Turkiye wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan up to $5bln, says envoy

ISLAMABAD: Turkiye wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan up to $5 billion as both countries have good potential to increase two-way trade volume in many items. Nurettin Demir Commercial Counsellor Embassy of Turkiye addressing business comm...

EU provides Rs76m to assist Pakistan’s flood victims

ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) has approved a grant of €350,000 (nearly Rs 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by severe flooding, which has wreaked havoc across many parts of Pakistan. In a statement, EU...

Pakistan an attractive destination for foreign investment: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Finland and desired cooperation in diverse fields.   Expressing these views in a meeting with Ulla-Maija Rantapuska, Investment Manager Finnfu...

Pakistan not facing any default risk: State Minister

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that Pakistan is not facing any risk of default. Addressing launching ceremony of special report titled ‘Economic Security of Pakistan; Challenges and Way Forward’ here, she...

SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 15pc

KARACHI: In line with market expectations, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) maintained status quo in interest rate at 15 percent highest since November 2008. Monetary policy committee (MPC) met under chair of Deputy Governor Syed Murtaza and reviewed eco...

TechX Pakistan, official coverage partner of 21st ITCN Asia Karachi

KARACHI: 21st ITCN Asia Karachi is a three-day technology exhibition and event with goal of using technology to create Pakistan’s future. TechX Pakistan will work with 21st ITCN Asia Karachi as their official coverage partner during event. ...

Pak-Turkiye businessmen discuss investment

Islamabad: Pakistan Turkiye Business and Investment Forum jointly organised by Pakistan Turkiye Joint Business Council of FPCCI/DEIK in Islamabad was moderated by Amjad Rafi Chairman Pakistan-Turkiye Joint Business Council (PTJBC) and addressed by Ir...

KWCCIM inks accords with ISB, RWP, LHR, Multan CCIs

KARACHI: Founder President of Karachi Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malir (KWCCIM), former VP Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Nazli Abid Nisar signed accords with Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rawalpind...

YouTube service at halt in country, but why?

Islamabad: YouTube service in parts of country reportedly faced disruptions during speech of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, whose live addresses were banned on TV channels previous night by electronic media regulator. Disruptions were reported as Imran add...

KCCI hands over Rs1mln cheque to AWT for relief activities in Balochistan

KARACHI: Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and Alamgir Welfare Trust (AWT) signed an accord to join hands for carrying out relief activities in monsoon and flashflood hit areas not only in Balochistan but also in Sindh and other parts...

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Police registers case against TLP leadership, workers under terrorism charges

LAHORE: At least five people, including a police officer, three Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) workers, and a passerby, were killed as law enforcement agencies carried out a major pre-dawn operation in Muridke on Monday to disperse what officials d...

PM Shehbaz lauds Trump as 'man of peace'

EGYPT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday described US President Donald Trump as a "genuine man of peace", who had worked relentlessly and untiringly to end global conflicts, including the war in Gaza. Standing with the US president and other gl...

SSP Central and Community Police meet to discuss new security measures

KARACHI: SSP District Central Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui met with officials of Community Police Karachi (CPK) Nazimabad at his office yesterday. The meeting was attended by CPK Chief Aqeeq Iqbal, Deputy Chief Hammad, and other representatives. During th...

Pakistani youth to get training in IT skills

ISLAMABAD: If you’re an engineer completing your four-year bachelor's programme and enter the industry, companies are frustrated you have no experience. But now, Huawei and the Pakistan government are trying to fill this gap by training 300,000...
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