Islamabad: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged Japanese investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in manufacturing and production. He was talking to Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamat…

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief over the death of Pakistani nationals in a boat accident during its journey from West Africa to Spain.

According to Radio Pakistan, in their separate c…

Karachi: Pakistan has called for political dialogue to address Yemen crisis. During the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Munir Akram, termed the humanitarian crisis in Yemen as one of the gravest in…

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has stated that the government desires negotiations with PTI to proceed in a positive manner. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he clarified that there will be no deal or NR…

Islamabad: A meeting to review proposals for reduction of electricity tariff for industry was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. Ishaq Dar reviewed the existing policies and reiterated government’s resolve to ex…

Karachi: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced that the government has successfully averted an economic default, reduced inflation and deficit, and observed an upward trend in exports and remittances. He made these remarks during the inauguration of…

Islamabad: The National Assembly resumed its session at the parliament house in Islamabad today with Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah in the chair. The House was informed that work on various stages of the Diamer Bhasha Dam is progressing at fu…

New York: Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the U.N., Asim Iftikhar, met with United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari in New York. They exchanged views on a number of important issues on the Council’s agenda, including …

Dubai: DP World and the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) have commenced a new feeder service aimed at transporting shipping containers from Dubai’s Jebel Ali port to Karachi. The service was inaugurated by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the Group Chair…

Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced Pakistan’s eagerness to enter the Yuan bond market as part of its efforts to strengthen ties with China. He stated that an initial issuance of a Panda bond, expected to be valued between $20…