Pakistan’s car financing reaches all-time high of Rs285 billion
The increase in demand is hugely attributed to a stark decrease in the cost of borrowing as the government slashes the interest rate to 7 percent from 13.5 percent last year.
Key Takeaways from the State Bank Amendment Bill 2021
In a bill believed to have been brought under IMF pressure to release, the federal government has agreed to give autonomy to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This will free it from its current dual objectives of supporting economic growth and price stability, and other responsibilities. The bill has not been made public but on basis of what is being discussed in the media and other places, we look at some key points mentioned.
London mayor wishes to host IPL matches in his city
London Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to see Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni playing Indian Premier League games in the capital; Khan says, 'there are big, big cricket fans who are desperate to see IPL in London. Indians love London, London loves India, it's what I call a win-win'
Tesla and Toyota might be forming a budding partnership
According to an official from the Japanese automotive industry, Toyota and Tesla have been reviewing the partnership since last year and are approaching the final stage.
ECC green signals the import of 500,000 tonnes of white sugar from India
According to sources, a summary for approval to import cotton from India was presented during the meeting. A summary of sugar imports from India was also submitted for approval. Government to start importing cotton from June
Decision on cotton and sugar import from India rests with ECC
According to sources, a summary for approval to import cotton from India will be presented during the meeting. A summary of sugar imports from India will also be submitted for approval as well
Pakistan and India to work together to resolve the IWT related issues
In a statement released by the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday, Pakistan and India have decided to make attempts to resolve water issues related...
Pakistan’s cheapest car company “sorry” for price hike
Changan Motors, the company that claims to be the cheapest car manufacturer recently issued an explanation for the recent price hike for its Alsvin....
Raise Minimum Wage by 20% – Gohar Ejaz of APTMA
Gohar Ejaz, country's prominent textile manufacturer and exporter and currently Patron in Chief of APTMA, argues that the best way to serve the poor and disadvantaged working classes is to raise the minimum wage by at least 20% in the coming budget.Â
HEC announces Law-GAT to seek enrolment as an advocate
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced to conduct Law Graduate Assessment Test (LAW-GAT) for eligibility to get enrolment as an advocate with bar...
China’s military modernisation poses Taiwan threat, say US officials
China's accelerated military modernisation poses a clear and growing threat to Taiwan, and US intervention might only risk intensifying pressure from Beijing, US defence...
Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia
Pakistan on Tuesday condemned the Houthi projectile attack on Saudi Arabia. "These attacks not only violate the territorial integrity of the Kingdom but also threaten...
