Xi to address Belt and Road forum next week: FM
BEIJING, April 19 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a keynote speech at the second Belt and Road Forum...
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China’s industrial output expands 6.5 pct in Q1
BEIJING: China's industrial output, an important economic indicator, expanded 6.5 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2019,...
Naya Pakistan Apna Ghar Housing Scheme today
Prime Minister Imran Khan would launch landmark Naya Pakistan Apna Ghar Housing Scheme today. This was stated by Information Minister...
UK: Smart tickets can be bought online and stored on smartphones
London: Major stations are having the infrastructure for smart ticketing installed, with nine in 10 journeys "soon" available in this...
Czech Republic considers Pakistan a potential market
Islamabad: The Czech Republic considers Pakistan a potential market for business & investment and a delegation of Czech businessmen led...
Xi Jinping sends letter to congratulate inauguration of China-Africa Institute
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a letter to congratulate the inauguration of the China-Africa Institute. In the letter, Xi...
Russia’s future doesn’t depend on sanctions: Putin
St. Petersburg: Russia’s future does not depend on sanctions but is based, first and foremost, on internal development, including national...
Zardari criticizes shutting of Benazir Employees Stock Option Scheme
Islamabad: Former President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed concern over the government reportedly putting an end to the Benazir Employees...
ECC approves Rs500 million grant to constrict Additional Carriageway on Torkham-Jalalabad Road
Islamabad: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) was held here on Monday with Finance Minister,...
Chinese companies show interest in investment in Pakistan
Islamabad: A delegation of Chinese companies led by Yingfu Alex Gong, Managing Director, AAK & Associates LLC visited Islamabad Chamber...
Putin participates in official opening of Mercedes-Benz assembly plant
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the official opening of a Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in the Yesipovo industrial...
China to reduce govt-levied charges, operating service charges
RBeijing: China will take measures to reduce government-levied charges and operating service charges in order to further lessen the burden...
Pak-China border reopened
Islamabad: Pak-China border via Khunjerab Top was re-opened for trade and travel on Monday (April 1, 2019) after remaining closed...
Dollar touches new heights against PKR
Islamabad: The dollar saw rise 80 paisas on Monday, jumping to Rs143 in the open market after rumors engulfed that...
Italy’s Nexi SpA plans to list shares on Milan exchange
Milan: Italy’s Nexi SpA plans to list shares on the Milan exchange in an offering expected to be the world’s...
FBR extends date to file tax returns
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue Sunday extended the date of filing of Income Tax Returns/Statements for the Tax Year...
Huge potential for private, foreign direct investment: Khusro Bakhtyar
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that there was a huge potential for...
China ready to work with other Asian countries: Li Keqiang Boao
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has said that the country was ready to work with other Asian countries to resist risks...
UK govt buys a $15.9 million penthouse apartment in New York for British diplomat
London: The UK government has bought a $15.9m (£12m) penthouse apartment in New York to accommodate a British diplomat working...
Wow Air failure: ‘They gave us pizza – then cancelled our flight’
Dubliner Barrai Omuireagain is one of an estimated 10,000 people stranded by Thursday's collapse of Iceland's Wow Air.He was due...
Federal cabinet approves high-rise buildings in Islamabad
Islamabad: The federal cabinet approved on Tuesday the construction of high-rise buildings in Islamabad. In February, the government had asked...
3G internet launched in Bajaur
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Monday that 3G internet service has been launched in Tehsil Khar in Bajaur district...
Pakistan receives $ 2.1 billion from China
Islamabad: The Finance Ministry said on Monday that the country’s state bank has received 2.1 billion US dollars. Spokesperson for...
PM to inaugurate work on Gwadar airport
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to perform the ground breaking of the new airport in Gwadar this week,...
Pakistan to receive $2.1bn from China by Monday
Pakistan will receive two point one billion US dollar from China by Monday, which would further strengthen country's balance of...
We need to promote tourism between Pakistan and Malaysia, PM Dr. Mahathir
Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohamad has emphasized the need for promoting people-to-people contacts and encouraging tourism between Pakistan...
Malaysia to set up car plant in Pakistan: PM Dr. Mahathir
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan and Malaysia have set up a permanent ministerial level committee that will meet...
‘Marketing plan to revive national flag carrier’
Minister for Aviation Muhammad Mian Soomro has said a marketing plan for Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is being prepared to...
Demystify CPEC, demands Sherry
Islamabad: Senate Special Committee on Project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) took notice of the opaqueness surrounding CPEC related...
Banking court transfers money laundering case against Zardari to Rawalpindi
Karachi: Banking court on Friday transferred money laundering case against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and his...
