Nov 8

Pakistan to emerge as food surplus country: PM Imran

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan will emerge from a food deficit to a food surplus country. The prime minister on Sunday said that the prices of oil, gas and edible oil were not in the government’s control. “However the owing to the record crops this year, Pakistan would emerge from a […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Full plan pivotal to regain economic glory: Tarin

Nov 5

Finance

Full plan pivotal to regain economic glory: Tarin

KARACHI: Shaukat Tarin, Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, on Friday said that comprehensive economic plan is pivotal to regain Pakistan’s economic glory. “Comprehensive economic plan and political will was pivotal in order to regain country’s lost economic glory,” he said. He stated this while addressing as a chief guest at 18th Annual […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Oct 25

Yarn Merchants demand massive cut in POL prices

KARACHI: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has demanded Prime Minister Imran Khan of massive reduction in prices of petroleum products in order to make industrial activities viable. Saqib Naseem, Central Chairman Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) and Muhammad Junaid Teli, Vice Chairman, Sind & Balochistan region in a statement on Monday expressed serious concerns over […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan spends $1 billion for vaccines in first quarter

Oct 21

Finance

Pakistan spends $1 billion for vaccines in first quarter

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has spent an amount of $400 million on import of COVID-19 vaccines during the month of September 2021 and overall $1 billion during first quarter (July – September) of fiscal year 2021/2022, said a statement issued by the ministry of finance on Wednesday. As per State Bank of Pakistan, the current account deficit […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

PIA transports 5.9 million new batch of COVID vaccines

Sep 7

National

PIA transports 5.9 million new batch of COVID vaccines

BEIJING: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national flag carrier of the country, has transported 5.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines through two special flights from China. The PIA through its two special cargo flights transported a new batch of 5.9 million doses of vaccines from Beijing Capital International Airport to Islamabad. Special cargo flights – […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Turkey eases COVID restriction for Pak travelers

Sep 3

National

Turkey eases COVID restriction for Pak travelers

ISLAMABAD: Turkish Government has further eased quarantine regulations for Pakistani nationals intending to travel to Turkey. Announced on September 2, these regulations will become effective from September 4, says a press release received here on Friday Ankara. Irrespective of vaccination status, all passengers will submit a negative PCR test result that should be made at […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

President Alvi says economy heading in right direction

Sep 1

Trade & Industry

President Alvi says economy heading in right direction

ISLAMABAD: The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi has said that the economy of the country is heading in the right direction. It reflects the confidence of the business community in the economic policies of the government. He said that steps are being taken to improve the business environment of the country by providing various […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

PIA airlifts 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccines

Aug 29

National

PIA airlifts 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccines

BIEJING: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday carried fresh batch of 12 million doses of Sinovac vaccines through special flights from Beijing, to Capital International Airport of Islamabad. The PIA airlifted the Sinovac vaccines obtained from China and brought it to Pakistan for the people under government’s ongoing prevention and control drive against Covid-19. The […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Economy on right track despite COVID challenges: PM

Aug 27

Finance, National

Economy on right track despite COVID challenges: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that his government has put the economy on right track despite various challenges, including COVID-19. Presenting three years performance of Pakistan Tehrik e Insaaf (PTI) government, the prime minister said during the last three years, the current account deficit has been significantly reduced from $20 billion in […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Meezan Bank launches second vaccination center

Aug 14

Money & Banking, National

Meezan Bank launches second vaccination center

KARACHI: Meezan Bank Limited, in collaboration with the Sindh government and DHA Karachi, has launched second COVID-19 drive-through vaccination centre. The vaccination center is for the general public and located at DHA Phase 8, adjacent Directorate Office Building, 315 Beach Street, Zone D, Karachi. This is the second drive-through vaccination centre launched by the bank. […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz