Business

Substantial opportunity for Pakistan to grow its IT/ ITeS export revenue to $10-18 billion by 2028

Country’s risk premium falls notably, Eurobond prices increase

Decision to put additional burden of Rs24.5 billion on consumers

Assumes dollar will cost little less than Rs300 on average by June next year

Remains at Rs76b in contrast with Rs301b authorised under PSDP 2023-24

Recommend addressing internal challenges, improving linkages with neighbours

Pakistan is expected to receive the second loan tranche of $700 million next month

Pakistan’s investment potential in IT, agriculture, and mining

It's result of higher number of working days, higher realisation of proceeds by banking channels

Regulator says investment should go to areas facing constraints

KSE-100 index surges 827.17 points, settles at 58,198.76

Executive director says grey market has become bigger than white market

boost in exports of key products, including sesame, seafood, rice, and other agricultural items.

Petroleum Division seeks recovery of 50% price differential on subsidised gas

Argues Sui gas companies should switch over to fixed margins

Pledges to bring those issues to the attention of PMO, provincial govts for their support in completion of projects.

Govt, Huawei partner up to address connectivity gap in education, healthcare

Ipsos survey reveals anxieties over inflation, unemployment and poverty levels

Say Pakistan should seek investment from neighbours in SEZs’ infrastructure

Brownfield Refinery Policy 2023 is to encourage the existing refineries to upgrade, modernise and expand

KCCI leaders say exports will be halted in series of protests in port city

Improves Rs0.18, closing at 11-day high at Rs285.79 against greenback

Deficit of just $74m signals continuous improvement in Pakistan’s balance of payments

Public and private withholding agents failed to deposit Rs40b

Customs member pledges to streamline export processes

NEPRA requested for price increase under Oct fuel charges adjustment

REER experiences significant appreciation of 6.9 within one month

Industry seeks significant subsidy on gas tariff for survival

Three-year agreement aims to promote trade, investment

KSE-100 index adds 14.80 points, settles at 57,077.96

Orders new committee review amidst questions on tax authority autonomy

Most excess billing occurred in LESCO and HESCO regions, Nepra report reveals

These can be used independently or mixed in various proportions

There is need to explore untapped riches, overcome hurdles for development

Event offers fresh perspectives to empower women to approach life with renewed vigour

Subsidisation of inefficiency fosters rent-seeking behaviour, impedes capital flow into efficient sectors such as IT

Why did past reviews breed acrimony while this one sailed through smoothly?

Journey through Pakistan's entrepreneurial landscape, discovering the resilience of women-led businesses.

Three years ago they ventured into a car dealing business together

Propose formulation of 10-year policy, tax reduction, encouragement of SMEs

Cites shifting business priorities, greater focus on generative AI

Highlights road transport as one of major sources of air pollution

KSE-100 index soars 1,671 points, or 3% WoW, closes at 57,063

It gives unexpected boost to PM Meloni’s government

IMF revises debt, interest cost projections due to slippages in expenditures

Businessmen blame conventional energy sources for current crisis

Communications between two sides will foster cooperation on global challenges

Likely to touch record high at 75,000 on back of rate cut, political stability

Bank embarking on next phase of sweeping reorganisation

Settles at 9.95% from 0.73% in the preceding week ending November 8