Business

Says technocrat would struggle with IMF, conflict of interest and inflation crises

Inks agreement to export skilled workforce to kingdom’s construction sector

PM bans creating new positions, making any major purchases amid economic strain

Highlight importance of enhanced security measures to attract investment, restore confidence

Urges amendments to APTTA 2010 for better trade relations

KSE-100 index soars over 1000 points, settles at 61,559.15

Regains Rs0.07, reaches Rs279.50/$ at interbank market

Says increases from 18% to 25% could escalate car prices to over Rs4 million

Exports increased 7.89%, imports declined 14.11% during July-January (2023-24)

Officials say incumbent CEO did not meet eligibility criteria at time of appointment

Punjab governor says strict regulations carry risk of companies departing

Residents, industries share first spot, power and fertiliser sectors in second category

Rally as political deadlock ends; govt cuts profits on local saving products

RDA inflows fall to $142m in Jan 2024, compared to $160m in Dec 2023

Reports 30% growth amid strong taxation drive, anti-smuggling efforts

Cuts external loan estimates by over $6 billion to $11.4 billion

Says efficiency measures, anti-theft drive resulted in meeting IMF target

Cost of production surged by 23% due to increased reliance on expensive fuels

KSE-100 index adds 4.50 points, settles at 60,464.24

Advanced equipment to be used on 2,000ha in smart farm project

Highlight risks of climate change at Pak-Korea nutrition conference

Says trade turnover increased ten folds in last two years on increased flights

Says decision of US-based firm to invest $200m was vote of confidence in policies

Despite US sanctions, Islamabad accelerates project to avoid $18b penalty

Dar, two bankers’ names float about as options remain few

Increase in imports, outflow of FDI by $173m takes deficit to $269m in Jan 2024

Year-on-year exports see increase of 39.47% from $190m in January 2023

Offset by increase in LNG, LPG import

According to ECAP currency drops by 0.08%, or Rs0.23, on a day-to-day basis in market

Over 3.323 million metric tonnes of rice worth $2.115 billion were exported

KSE-100 index surges 586.78 points, settles at 60,459.74

Industrialists warn of impending job losses, inflation amid escalating tariffs

Highlights importance of legal process

Moving towards sustainability of wildlife conservation using innovative approaches

Interim govt inherited political, economic challenges from predecessor

Country needs to diversify, enhance MMF-based textile exports to address challenges

Says new deal to succeed SBA expiring in March key to country’s credit profile

Low forex reserves unlikely to allow govt to accelerate economy in near future

29% corporate and 10% super tax for companies discourages investment

Recent gas and oil price hikes set to fuel inflation, impacting consumers and industries alike

KCCI President expresses concerns over rising production costs

KSE-100 index losses 3,071 points, or -4.9% WoW, to close at 59,872.96

Advocates for sustainable solutions amidst rising tariffs, economic challenges

The IMD launched its inaugural China Company Transformation Indicator (CCTI) earlier this month

Border closure, limits operation at Ghulam Khan, Kharlachi border posts have shifted trade workload to Torkham border

Issue of raising gas prices by 175% may go to ECC next week

Voices concern over rising energy costs, calls for competitive rates to sustain global competitiveness.

Govt hopes to raise Rs150 billion at low rate of return at auction on Feb 20

Hubco acquires 9.5% stake in SECMC – country’s top coal-rich mine

Falls to Rs281.77/$ in fifth consecutive drop