Lockdown measures hurting existing projects, says report
A 40 per cent decrease in flows would bring FDI below $1tr for the first time since 2005.
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$500m sought from World Bank for policy reforms
World Bank executive board will approve the government’s request with the start 2020-21 in July.
Team formed to probe plane crash
The investigation team would exercise powers conferred under CAA Rules, 1994.
Covid-19 cash assistance begins for refugees
36,000 families would receive Rs12,000 each for four months.
$200m WB loan sought for ‘national equitable education project’
The project will strengthen federal and provincial govts reduce the impact of external shocks on the education system.
Ex-councillor tests positive for virus
HARIPUR/ABBOTTABAD: PML-N leader and former tehsil councillor Raja Ayaz has tested positive for coronavirus taking...
BankIslami sukuk IPO
KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan on Monday announced the initial public offering (IPO) of Additional Tier-1 Modaraba...
Japan to provide $250,000
With IFRC’s support, the Pakistani government would be strengthened in surveillance, contact tracing and screening.
Cotton seed germination standard relaxed
ISLAMABAD: The National Seed Council at its meeting on Friday approved temporary relaxation in cotton seed...
New car models launched
KARACHI: Indus Motor Company (IMC) on Thursday launched Toyota Yaris 1,300-1,500cc in six variants at a price ...
Sukkur celebrates International Women's Day with their own Aurat March
Hyderabad, Mithi and Larkana all marked the day as well
Defiance in the air as women stage Azadi March in Sukkur
SUKKUR: Thousands of women, who had arrived from different parts of the province, took part in ‘Aurat Azadi...
Qaiser for agri startups
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has urged the government to help quality agri startups scale up as...
Byco earns Rs214m
KARACHI: Byco Petroleum declared 1HFY20 profit after tax of Rs213.903 million, surging by 139.3 per cent over...
Privatisation process reviewed
ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Minister Muhammadmian Soomro on Wednesday issued directives to sort out various legal and...
€0.5m grant for capacity building
ISLAMABAD: The French Agency for Development (AFD) will provide a technical assistance grant of 0.5 million ...
Thai Global Power Synergy Public Company delegation meets Soomro
Discussions held on Thailand's intention to acquire stakes in Pakistan's two R-LNG based power plants.
Two killed, 25 Afghan abductees recovered in Chagai shootout
CHAGAI: Two people were killed and 25 Afghan abductees were recovered after a heavy exchange of fire between two...
Sindh okays schemes worth Rs3.2bn
KARACHI: The Sindh Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) meeting approved 16 new schemes worth Rs3.2 billion...
‘SME financing can increase jobs’
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has urged the government to ...