“We now plan to open limited audits starting from the registered restaurants. Published Aug 21, 2017 07:12am

Many blame the absence of private investors in infrastructure development for growing gaps in the country. Published Aug 14, 2017 07:56am

With exports plunging, calls for exploiting potential of poultry sector are gaining momentum in Karachi and Punjab. Published Aug 07, 2017 07:54am

The PM's sacking has ratcheted up political uncertainty but markets appear to have factored it in ─ at least for now. Updated Jul 31, 2017 07:45am

Sharif was just 10 months away from completing his five-year tenure in office. Updated Jul 29, 2017 01:16pm

Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports have stagnated at around $200 million for the last several years. This is in... Published Jul 24, 2017 06:45am

"Investors keeping close watch as Sharif battles to save government". Published Jul 17, 2017 07:44am

“Weak economies like ours with a semblance of economic stability on borrowed money can rarely afford political Published Jul 17, 2017 07:12am

On a cold December night in 2013, Ishaq Dar proffered unsolicited advice to the wealthy textile exporters gathered ... Published Jul 10, 2017 08:19am

Tax collectors and the business community in Pakistan have a long history of a ‘mutually beneficial’ association. Updated Jul 05, 2017 08:29am

The chemical industry forms the very fabric of the modern world. It converts basic raw materials into tens of... Published Jun 26, 2017 03:38am

No government can execute its development agenda in Balochistan without bringing transparency in expenditures. Updated Jun 19, 2017 09:47am

Abducted Chinese nationals did not hesitate from visiting 'unsafe' areas of city, claims police officer. Updated Jun 18, 2017 11:46am

Rs11bn Quetta uplift package okayed, unspecified amount for CPEC-related projects Updated Jun 16, 2017 11:21am

Early last week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange took out an advertisement in the country’s leading newspapers,... Published Jun 12, 2017 06:02am

Urge the finance minister to “review and reverse them in the interest of encouraging foreign direct investment.” Updated Jun 07, 2017 08:57am

The debt secured through sale of provincial securities will form less than 4pc of its planned development investment. Updated Jun 07, 2017 01:42pm

The increase in provincial revenue has since helped the province significantly spike its development investment from Published Jun 05, 2017 07:00am

The new budget is up by 17.2 per cent from the original estimates for the outgoing year. Updated Jun 07, 2017 01:34pm

“Accumulation of foreign debt in the midst of ever falling exports is but a risky strategy…” Updated May 30, 2017 12:25pm