December 6, 2019 (MLN): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $300 million policy-based loan that will help the Government of Pakistan to address financial sustainability, governance, and energy infrastructure policy constraints
December 6, 2019: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says Strategic Engagement Plan will play an important role in improving bilateral relations and economic cooperation with European Union. Speaking at a luncheon arranged for
December 6, 2019: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved $1 billion in immediate budget support to Pakistan to shore up the country’s public finances and help strengthen a slowing economy. The quick
December 06, 2019: A meeting of the OPEC group of major oil-exporting countries broke up late Thursday without agreement on cutting production to head off pressure on prices from abundant reserves and slowing
December 06, 2019: Optimism over the China-US trade talks kept Asian markets buoyant on Friday, with investors betting the two will eventually sign a partial deal, though they remain nervous as next week's
December 06, 2019: The blockbuster growth in the world's major cities in recent years will slow sharply in 2020 and 2021 as the global trade slowdown takes its toll, according to new research.
December 6, 2019: Prime Minister launched 'Digital Pakistan Vision' in Islamabad yesterday. Addressing the ceremony, he said the government will concentrate on taking the country digitally forward. Terming it a big opportunity for
Dec 05, 2019: Most European and US markets slumped Thursday after an upbeat start to the day was eroded by news the US Congress is moving ahead with impeachment efforts against President Donald
Dec 05, 2019: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said on Thursday that Pakistan had earned and benefited US $ 15 billion from Generlazied System of Preference (GSP) Plus facility since 2013-14, granted by
Dec 05, 2019: Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco launched its initial stock offering on Thursday, pricing at the high end of the target range and raising $25.6 billion, two sources told AFP.
Dec 05, 2019: Finance Division here on Thursday described as inaccurate and misleading a news report appearing in a section of the press contending that the government’s foreign borrowing increased by US$ 10.4
December 05, 2019: WAPDA is all set to commence construction work on Diamer Basha Dam following an award of contract in six to eight weeks, while the under-construction Mohmand Dam and Dasu Hydropower
December 5, 2019 (MLN): The annual headline inflation clocked in at 12.67% YoY (new base 2015-16) in November when compared to 11.04%YoY in October and 5.70% in November 2018. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
December 5, 2019 (MLN): Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr Shamshad Akhtar has been removed from the designation of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister. Copyright Mettis Link News
December 5, 2019: World food prices rose significantly in November, reaching their highest point in more than two years, driven by jumps in the international prices of meat products and vegetable oils. The
September 25, 2018: The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources will be briefed about the details of loans taken by Pakistan State Oil (PSO) in local and foreign exchange from banks during the last
September 25, 2018 (MLN): Member FBR Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, on the amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, announced that the new rates would be applicable from the first day of the current financial year, i.e. July
September 25, 2018 (MLN): The decision to raise electricity tariffs has been deferred for a week and will be taken up in the next meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee. According to media reports, the PTI
September 25, 2018 (MLN): Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reforms in a meeting chaired by Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani has decided to reduce the development budget from Rs.800 billion to Rs.675 billion The
September 25, 2018: Leader of the House in Senate, Shibli Faraz invited the parliamentarians to come up with solid suggestions to address the matter of circular debt in the country on Tuesday, 25th September. Addressing
September 25, 2018: Pakistan Railways is planning to import 20 light weight diesel locomotives particularly for hilly areas and Baluchistan in order to facilitate the passengers. “The main purpose of locomotives was to enhance the
September 25, 2018: The Pakistan Academy of Engineering (PAE) has become the first engineering academy of the Muslim world to have been elected as a full member of the International Council of Academies of Engineering
September 25, 2018 (MLN): The Senate standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reform has been informed that the projects related to water, power, FATA education and health in the revised Public Sector Development Program (PSDP),
September 25, 2018 (MLN): Chairman of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Lieutenant General Muzammil Hussain has been directed to submit his recommendations regarding the issue of water scarcity in Pakistan, to the Senate Standing
September 25, 2018 (MLN): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized the need to further enhance trade and investment ties with Kuwait in various sectors including agriculture, agro-industries, fisheries and oil exploration in Pakistan. The
September 25, 2018 (MLN): The Board of Directors of Nishat Power Limited (NPL) have decided to authorize the company to invest up to Rs.278.46 million in 27.846 million of Lalpir Solar Power (Private) Limited (LSPPL)’s
September, 25, 2018: A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be visiting Pakistan this week to review the economic reforms initiated by the new government and discuss future measures. The team is expected
September 25, 2018 (MLN): Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, former caretaker Finance Minister and Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan disclosed that new reforms are expected to be introduced in Pakistan’s capital markets. Addressing the attendees
September 25, 2018 (MLN): Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs in its meeting discussed the amendments in Customs Act 1969, Sales Tax Act 1990 and Income Tax Ordinance 2001, as part of
September 25, 2018 (MLN): World Bank is in the process of finalizing a fresh initiative on the water conflict between India and Pakistan, and would soon be approaching the two countries with details on the matter,
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