CPEC to bring change in lives of billions of people: Rashid
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has said that construction work on the western route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor project is continuing with full...
ECNEC approves infrastructure, energy projects
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of National Economic Council has approved various projects of infrastructure development and the energy sector including land acquisition for Dasu...
Pakistan’s friendly countries not delivering on aid promises: Dar
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar Friday told the Senate that Pakistan’s friendly countries have only been making promises but haven’t...
2600MW energy projects being launched in every province: Ahsan
KARACHI: The fifth meeting of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) held in Karachi on Thursday reviewed several energy projects including 250 mw wind energy project in...
World Bank forecasts 4.5 pct GDP growth this year
WASHINGTON: Despite increasing fears Pakistan gross domestic product growth (GDP) is expected to grow 4.5 percent in the current fiscal year, the World Bank...
US dollar slips as Aussie lifted by jobs data
Tokyo: The dollar eased against most currencies in Asia early Thursday after surging at the start of the week, while a strong unemployment reading...
Pakistan committed to protect foreign investment: Sartaj
ISLAMABAD: Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz says there is vast potential of expanding cooperation between Pakistan and Belarus in trade, investment and joint...
Iran calls off Pakistan’s cash fine over pipeline construction delay
TEHRAN: Managing director of National Iranian Gas Export Company (NIGEC) said Iran has currently no plans to fine Pakistan for delay in gas pipeline...
Pakistan finalises 15-year, $16bn LNG deal with Qatar
DOHA: Pakistan has finalised a 15-year, $16 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal with supplier Qatar and shipments are expected to begin next month,...
Urea sales drop 70 percent as farmers eye economical prices
LAHORE: Farmers have delayed purchase of urea fertilizers in hope of revision of prices leading to at least 70 percent drop in sales in...
