ISLAMABAD, Sept 2 - The state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has bought 80,000 tonnes of wheat at $361.75 a tonne, cost and freight included, in a tender that was opened at the weekend,...
* IMF sees positive signs for economy but risks remain * Finmin eyeing possible eurobond, Islamic bonds * Progress review seen completed shortly * IMF concerned about security risks -Fin Min * Fiscal deficit on...
WASHINGTON, Nov 12 - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that while there were glimmers of recovery in some sectors of the Pakistani economy, risks to the outlook remain. The Fund added that discussions...
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 - Pakistani sugar mills will start crushing cane from the new crop by next week, a top industry official said on Tuesday, but the country will still need imports to meet domestic...
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 - Pakistan's military has launched an offensive in the key militant stronghold of South Waziristan, while al Qaeda-linked insurgents have struck back with a series of bomb attacks in major cities. Following...
* Trade bill for economic zones held up * One of tools to fight insurgents (Adds USTR comment, paragraphs 13-14) WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - Six months ago, President Barack Obama asked the U.S. Congress to...
* Legislation will trip non-military aid * Obama announces move to applause in New York * Richard Holbrooke says move is "step forward" (Adds Obama announcing passage; Holbrooke; bill details) WASHINGTON, Sept 24 - The...
ISLAMABAD, Sept 17 - When Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari meets aid donors in New York next week he will be seeking support for a country beset by problems from militant violence to food shortages...
ISLAMABAD, Sept 3 - The International Monetary Fund urged Pakistan's government on Thursday to make greater efforts to raise revenues and introduce Value Added Tax to lower dependence on foreign aid. "Either you continue to...
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 - President Barack Obama's special envoy said on Monday the United States was considering funding projects to upgrade Pakistan's antiquated power...