FATF gives 4th Extension to Pakistan to fully Implement ‘action plan’
February 26, 2021
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FATF gives 4th Extension to Pakistan to fully Implement ‘action plan’

There are still some serious deficiencies that the country needs to address, says FATF President…

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FATF Meets to Decide on Pakistan’s Case
February 22, 2021
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FATF Meets to Decide on Pakistan’s Case

The Financial Action Task Force will hold a three-day virtual meeting on Monday to decide…

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Pakistan hopes to Get off FATF Grey list Despite ‘strong Indian lobby’
February 8, 2021
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Pakistan hopes to Get off FATF Grey list Despite ‘strong Indian lobby’

Despite strong “Indian lobby”, Pakistan hopes that a watchdog for global money-laundering will not make…

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Pakistan slides four spots on Transparency International’s Corruption Index
January 29, 2021
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Pakistan slides four spots on Transparency International’s Corruption Index

This is the worst drop in its ranking since 2012 Pakistan has dropped four places…

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PSMA Manipulated Sugar Price Hike with Help of JDW Group: CCP Report
October 23, 2020
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PSMA Manipulated Sugar Price Hike with Help of JDW Group: CCP Report

Millers managed a decision to influence PTI govt to allow export of 1.1m tons of…

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China, Pakistan May Ink Deal for Road Project
October 16, 2020
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China, Pakistan May Ink Deal for Road Project

Pakistan and China may sign a framework agreement for the construction of a western route…

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Inter-bank Market: Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar
October 15, 2020
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Inter-bank Market: Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar

The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs163.48 in the inter-bank market. The rupee strengthened…

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Imports fail to bring down Prices of Sugar, Wheat
October 12, 2020
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Imports fail to bring down Prices of Sugar, Wheat

Traders cite rise in international prices as reason behind higher rates Despite importing sugar and…

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Pakistan, ADB to Expedite Study on Gas Storages
September 29, 2020
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Pakistan, ADB to Expedite Study on Gas Storages

Project will be funded through gas infrastructure development cess Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank…

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Pakistan Wins Stay over $6 Billion Penalty in Reko Diq Case
September 18, 2020
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Pakistan Wins Stay over $6 Billion Penalty in Reko Diq Case

AGP office terms the development a ‘success’ for Pakistan, its legal team The World Bank’s…

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Pakistan’s Steel Industry Opposes Tariff Cut
September 17, 2020
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Pakistan’s Steel Industry Opposes Tariff Cut

Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers says drop in import tariff will lead to closure…

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FATF-related bill goes to Senate after NA Approval
September 16, 2020
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FATF-related bill goes to Senate after NA Approval

ATA bill proposes spying powers for investigators; bill against ‘intentional ridiculing of armed forces’ moved…

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Pakistan, UAE sign anti-Money Laundering Pact
September 10, 2020
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Pakistan, UAE sign anti-Money Laundering Pact

Pakistan on Wednesday signed an agreement with the UAE to combat money laundering and terror…

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Chinese team discusses investment avenues with Pakistan
September 8, 2020
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Chinese team discusses investment avenues with Pakistan

Pakistan holds vast investment opportunities in the telecom, energy and processed food sectors, said the…

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India Failed to ‘Push Pakistan into FATF Blacklist’
August 31, 2020
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India Failed to ‘Push Pakistan into FATF Blacklist’

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that India had tried to push Pakistan…

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