No Amazon? No Problem! by AFP March 24, 2015 by AFP March 24, 2015 Pakistan’s e-commerce pioneers hope to fill gap left by global e-retailers. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkey Seeks to be Gas Transit Hub by AFP March 24, 2015 by AFP March 24, 2015 Critics say Ankara does not have the necessary requirements to become energy hub yet. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
State Bank of Pakistan Cuts Key Interest Rate by AFP March 24, 2015 by AFP March 24, 2015 Central bank projects that inflation will fall to around four percent by the end of this fiscal year. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
India’s Factory Output Jumps 2.6 Percent by AFP March 13, 2015 by AFP March 13, 2015 Boost to Asia’s third largest economy countered by rise in retail inflation. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Moves to Widen Tax Net by AFP March 8, 2015 by AFP March 8, 2015 Despite crackdown on major tax evaders, observers claim ‘big fish’ remain out of reach. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Developing Countries Drive Cheap Smartphone Boom by AFP March 3, 2015 by AFP March 3, 2015 Handset sales grew by 23 percent worldwide in the past year, according to a German study. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
The Year of the Smartwatch by AFP March 2, 2015 by AFP March 2, 2015 Telecommunications firms across the world are banking on wearable connected devices. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan in Talks to Import Gas from Qatar by AFP February 18, 2015 by AFP February 18, 2015 Petroleum minister says negotiations are ongoing in a deal that could be worth $1.5 billion. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
India Overtakes China as Top Global Gold Consumer by AFP February 13, 2015 by AFP February 13, 2015 Overall global gold demand dropped by four percent in 2014. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan, India Resume Kashmir Trade by AFP February 12, 2015 by AFP February 12, 2015 Cross-border bus service will also resume operations. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Afghanistan to Offer Visa on Arrival Facility by AFP February 12, 2015 by AFP February 12, 2015 Businessmen, U.N. employees, journalists and athletes are among the people eligible for new facility. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
‘Huge’ Reserves of Iron Ore Found in Punjab: officials by AFP February 12, 2015 by AFP February 12, 2015 P.M. Sharif says the resources could help Pakistan end its ‘begging bowl’ culture. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Zara Owner Drops Angora Over Rabbit Cruelty by AFP February 10, 2015 by AFP February 10, 2015 PETA has released videos showing employees in China pulling out the hair from the skin of live rabbits. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
India’s Economy Forecast to Grow 7.4 Percent by AFP February 10, 2015 by AFP February 10, 2015 Analysts caution against relying on data for policy-making. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Bank Files Show HSBC ‘Helped Clients Dodge Taxes’ by AFP February 9, 2015 by AFP February 9, 2015 Thousands of bank documents indicate HSBC workers were aware of clients’ intent to keep money hidden from national authorities. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
‘EU Trade Deal Boosts Exports by $1bn’ by AFP February 8, 2015 by AFP February 8, 2015 Commerce minister claims GSP-plus status has allowed Pakistan’s textile industry to become more competitive. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Oil Prices Down in Asian Trade by AFP February 2, 2015 by AFP February 2, 2015 Investment analyst claims price changes are ‘speculative.’ 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Modi Promises Business-Friendly India to U.S. Executives by AFP January 27, 2015 by AFP January 27, 2015 Indian premier says his country will protect and nurture the intellectual property of foreign investors. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan’s Fuel Crisis Weighs on Credit Worthiness: Moody’s by AFP January 26, 2015 by AFP January 26, 2015 Ratings agency says the fuel shortages reflect on strained finances of state-owned companies. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
State Bank Slashes Interest Rates to 10-Year Low by AFP January 25, 2015 by AFP January 25, 2015 Central bank governor says 8.5 percent discount rate will go into effect from Jan. 26, 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail