Inching towards a coal crisis?
Critical Cash Flow Crisis: SECMC’s Struggle Threatens National Energy Security On top of all the economic and financial crises facing the country, it seems now we have a coal crisis…
Prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend
Islamabad: A recent survey conducted by Business Recorder reveals a notable upward trend in the prices of essential kitchen items over the past week compared to the previous week. This…
SEZs: Govt likely to set up ‘Nidra’ to supervise SEZs
SEZs : Communications Secretary Fawad Hasan Fawad highlights the government’s commitment to enhancing investor facilitation and promoting accountability in service delivery through the privatization initiative. In a significant development, the…
Fed flags end of rate hikes, sees lower borrowing costs in 2024
WASHINGTON: Fed flags end of rate hikes the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday and signaled in new economic projections that the historic tightening of U.S. monetary policy…
Customs’ values on toffees, candies increased
ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has increased customs values on the import of toffees, candies & sugar confectionery items from Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman,…
SBP chief urges banks to increase presence in agriculture sector
Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad urged banks to ensure easy, timely and hassle-free access of farmers to all financial services. In a recent statement from the…
Dar confirms rollover of $2-billion China loan, says issue is ‘no longer pending’
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar clarified on Friday that the $2-billion loan from China has been successfully rolled over, putting an end to any speculation regarding its status. He stated that…
FBL pioneers Braille inclusive hiring forms for PWDs
KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) and Boltay Huroof marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by pioneering Braille inclusive hiring forms. At a prestigious event hosted at FBL,…
21.5pc of total volume : Pakistan’s largest export market
Approximately 21.5% of the total volume constitutes Pakistan’s largest export market, as stated by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in the United States. ISLAMABAD: General Syed Asim Munir, COAS…
GST-registered persons: FBR body to evaluate applications for licenses
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a committee to evaluate applications for grant of licenses for integration of sales tax registered persons including supply chain of fast…