COVID-19 raises digital economy, e-commerce in Pakistan Pakistan’s e-commerce and digital economy has received a huge sales boost during the…
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“Knowing the ropes” International report revealed that with growth rates of 4percent in the Western world and 8percent in China…
PAKISTAN NEWS: App by Pakistani students ranked among top 10 google developer challenge winners: WorthyWalk, an app available on Google…
Commodity Markets In 2020 Polish coal industry The coronavirus has ripped through Poland’s coal mines, where men descend deep underground…
*Pakistan’s circumstances not the same as Wuhan, Europe: Imran Khan on COVID-19 lockdown Prime Minister defended his decision not to…
Veil lifted on Saudi Arabia’s new super-luxury airport The design for a new airport on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast has…
Asia-Pacific Region IMF sees Philippine economy shrinking further by 3.6pc in 2020 The Philippine economy will contract further this year…
Economic times of Pakistan Pakistan’s textile sector opposes debt surcharge The Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan has urged the government…
*Full steam ahead The world economy is in good shape international experts revealed, and the growth rate continues to be…
Pakistan News: Ministry of IT & un launch agrisurge 2020 innovation challenge in Pakistan: Consequent to the framework collaboration agreement…
World commodities trading International studies revealed that the Commodity markets have been buffeted through the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already…
*Imran Khan Orders Establishment of 12 National Parks In the economic survey of Pakistan FY2019, the economists recorded that erratic…
COVID-19 impact: UAE may see V- and U-shaped recovery UAE’s economy will probably see a combination of V- and U-shaped…
Asia-Pacific Region Japan’s economy is bottoming out, eyes on recovery: finance minister Japan’s economy appears to have hit bottom and…
Economic Times Of Pakistan SBP reserves decline $266m to $10.1bn The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank decreased…
*Fuel trends International experts revealed that the developments in the maritime fuel industry have become crucial for operators and cargo…
Commodity markets in 2020 Wheat International studies presently revealed that the Wheat production in 2020 could decline below last year’s…
*G-20 debt relief timely initiative taken amid Covid-19 challenge Appreciating the G-20 debt relief initiative, Prime Minister Imran Khan observed…
How Abu Dhabi airports is facilitating inbound, outbound repatriation flights for Etihad Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Etihad Airways,…
Asia-Pacific Region Philippines allows malls, more businesses in capital to reopen The Philippines has allowed malls and more businesses in…
Government eases offshore shareholding law The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has allowed Pakistani and dual nationals to keep secret their…
*Technology and energy efficiency Ballast water treatment technologies Many ballast water treatment systems are now available on the market and,…
COMMODITY MARKETS IN 2020 * Coronavirus halts demand and supply of commodities International sources recorded that as states in the…
*Imran Khan’s phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Prime Minister Imran Khan, held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Abiy…
Major Gulf indexes fall alongside subdued global equities Major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday as doubts…
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION Philippines GDP declines for first time since 1998 on shutdowns The Philippine economy contracted in the first three…
SBP reserves rise $259mn to $12.33bn The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank increased 2.15 percent on a…
*Environmental regulations Presently Shipping operates under a complex set of international and national regulations. Traditionally, the leaps in regulations have…
Commodity markets in 2020 Gold International experts revealed that 2019 has been a golden year for precious metals as escalated…
*United Nation supports Imran Khan’s call for global initiative on debt relief Sources recorded that the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
GULF STATES| BUSINESS TIMES UAE economy to rebound in 2021, grow 3.3pc: IMF The UAE and the neighboring Gulf economies…
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION Philippine economy may shrink by 2pc — S&P S&P Global Ratings expects the Philippine economy to shrink by…
ECONOMIC TIMES OF PAKISTAN Pakistan wins $1.4bn IMF emergency loan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday approved an emergency…
*Trends in the offshore market In the different research researchers revealed that this market is driven by the high price…
Commodity Markets In 2020 LNG The Researchers analyzed that the market is still struggling to digest the glut of LNG…
*Imran Khan launches Data4Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan launching the Ehsaas District Development Portal, Data4Pakistan, said the initiative was part…
COVID-19: UAE’s largest bank says cash deposits only through ATMs First Abu Dhabi Bank has suspended a number of banking…
Asia-Pacific Region Indonesian businesses look to Singapore, Malaysia for Covid-19 measures Indonesian businesses are looking at neighboring countries for coronavirus…
State Bank announces additional relief for exporters The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced additional relief measures for exporters…
*Trends in the container market International Experts identified that this market is “the closest to the consumer” and, by its…
Commodity Markets In 2020 Nickel International studies revealed that in late August 2019, Indonesia announced it was bringing forward an…
UAE exchange responds to delays in funds transfers from customers UAE Exchange, one of the largest companies dealing in remittances…
*Overseas Investors Call on PM Imran Khan Presently, the Prime Minister Imran Khan said that it was their priority to…
Asia-Pacific Region China should not rely on massive stimulus to overcome ‘unprecedented’ economic slowdown China should not try to bolster…
Banks exploit private sector borrowers The government’s increasing reliance on borrowing to remain afloat has allowed commercial banks to exploit…
*Trends in the dry bulk market International study revealed that the dominant factors for the dry bulk market are commodity…
Commodity Markets In 2020 Milk and milk products Researchers revealed that worldwide milk production is forecast at 852 million tons…
UAE mints 15,000 millionaires in 2019 The number of millionaires in the UAE grew by almost 15,000 last year and…
*PM tells tough times ‘over’ for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Pakistan’s tough days are now behind it…
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION Myanmar says air passenger numbers diving because of coronavirus Passenger arrivals at Myanmar’s three international airports have tumbled…
Thai companies explore investment avenues in Pakistan Pakistan and Thailand will hold political consultations at the secretary level as well…
*Trends in the tanker market International Experts revealed that the crude oil tanker market is currently suffering from a very…
PAKISTAN NEWS: KP govt to build a digital complex in Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Technology Board and PCSIR Labs…
Oilcrops International studies forecast for the 2019-20 season point to relatively balanced markets for oilseeds and derived products. After reaching…
PAKISTAN NEWS: VEON to extend digital services: VEON’s co-Chief Executive Officer Sergi Herrero visited Pakistan to meet with key government…
Indian and Pakistani investors in Dubai Investment flows into Dubai property market from India and Pakistan could come under severe…
*Imran Khan plans to enlarge scope of Panagah Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to enlarge the scope of his…
Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it would…
Door left Ajar for IMF-Islamabad contract In a first serious challenge to keep the $6 billion extended fund facility on…
Shipping in peril from the coronavirus aftermath The shipping industry as a whole is in dire straits, as a result…
Milk prices to stabilise in fiscal year 2020-21 Milk prices, which have risen by Rs 4-5 per litre over the…
Dubai investments posts dh657.55m profit in 2019 Dubai Investments has said that its annual net profit increased to Dh657.55 million…
*Pakistan and Malaysian strategic partnership *CPEC enters in 2ND phase with SEZ On the conclusion of Prime Minister Khan’s two-day…
Are bad days in Indian economy over? There is suddenly buzz around Indian economy, once again. A survey has shown…
Trade deficit shrinks over 28pc to $13.8bn Pakistan’s trade deficit shrank over 28 percent to $13.8 billion in first seven…
Older ships are being rushed to the scrapyards Amidst a major crisis like the current one, with most of China…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Huawei Knowledge Factory program launched in collaboration with Jazz: Jazz, the leading telecommunications company in Pakistan, has announced…
Coal production in North Dakota dropped 8% in 2019 Coal production in North Dakota dropped 8% in 2019, compared to…
Brexit: win-win game for UAE-GCC and UK Trade between the UK and GCC will increase in post-Brexit era as the…
*Prime Minister Imran Khan Invites Facebook and abolish unnecessary taxes Prime Minister Imran Khan invited Facebook to consider investments to…
CPEC: The bigger scenario Why is Washington making a song and dance about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? Are their…
Government to limit its role in lng industry: Babar Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been a source of lucrative business…
Demolition market off to a good start Ship owners have been more active in the demolition market this week, as…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Customers can reduce their electricity bill by upto 75pc through Mevris App: Mevris, (Make Everything Smart) is Pakistan’s…
PM for advanced planning to meet wheat requirement Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed for advanced planning to meet the…
Gulf States – Economics & Finance Steel producers-UAE seek hike in anti-dumping duty Steel manufacturers in the UAE have called…
* Imran Khan invites German Software Company to support Pakistan and thank Azerbaijan’s president Prime Minister Imran Khan and his…
Slowing Indian economy weighs on insurance and reinsurance sectors Slowing Indian economy will weight on insurance premium growth over the…
Pakistan-Belgium trade boosts to €900mn Euros Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Belgium has increased to 900 million euros as Pakistan…
Demolition market off to a good 2020 begin With the majority of shipping markets on a downward path, market delegates…
PAKISTAN NEWS: PTA announces fixed number of days for users to pay for phone registration with DIRBS: With reference to…
Column-China virus outbreak a further risk to iron ore, steel viewpoint The risk to commodity demand from the spread of…
Oman’s new Sultan faces ‘balancing Act’ as credit crunch looms Holders of more than $20 billion of Oman’s dollar bonds…
*Four more youth empowerment initiatives on the cards Prime Minister Imran Khan and the government believe that if one start-up…
Vietnam aims to grow its economy by 7pc this year Vietnamese officials aim to expand their economy by 7percent this…
Lobbies become active to holdup Tapi gas pipeline Certain lobbies appear to be working to delay the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) gas…
ABB presents recommendation for zero-emission marine technology ABB Marine & Ports delivered testimony in the US House of Representatives Committee…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Govt Launches Digital Pakistan Internship Portal to Automate Hiring: The federal government recently launched the Digital Pakistan Internship…
Cow milk production decreases in Turkey Turkey’s statistical authority said on Monday that, in November, Turkey collected almost 728,000 tons…
UAE, GCC stocks plunge; investors to take wait-watch approach Most of the Gulf stock markets fell on Wednesday in line…