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KE seeks tariff reduction of Rs9.71 per unit
Public hearing will be conducted on Nov 30 to make decision
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Investment in NPCs declines to $763 million
Overseas Pakistanis aggressively withdrawing investments due to political uncertainty, worsening economy
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30,000 poultry farms face closure
Delay in release of soybean from port threatens industry
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Real estate in development phase
Sector worth $3.5tr remains preferred investment avenue for most Pakistanis
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Housing boom can revive economy: secretary
Points out many countries have made progress by focusing on housing sector
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Riyadh signs $30b deals with South Korea
Pledges stronger ties in the fields of energy, defence and construction
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Rs70b spent on LNG subsidy
Fertiliser producers have received imported gas at discounted rates since 2018
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Uncertainty about IMF review pushes rupee down
Currency slips for fifth day in a row, losing 0.12% against US dollar
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Smuggling causing colossal losses to exchequer
Business people demand curb of trade in counterfeit products to save formal industry
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Inferior steel huge risk for infrastructure
PALSP demands strict enforcement of PSQCA rules and standards
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Forex reserves inch up by $3m to $7.9b
Central bank gave no reason for increase in reserves
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Senate body for simplifying process
Expediting purchases from the international market when prices fall to provide benefit to the country
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Pakistan’s debt skyrockets to Rs62.5tr
Debt mismanagement, rupee devaluation, high interest rates push debt to record high
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‘Artificial stabilisation causes oil industry over Rs7b in losses’
OCAC says industry will not survive if unfair adjustments are not removed immediately
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Sazgar to launch Pakistan’s first hybrid electric car
‘Haval’ to be launched on November 17, 2022
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Pine nut exports offer locals potential to get rich
Fresh and dried nut exports to China rose to $47.7m in Jan-Sept
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Consumers brace for gas outages
Gas may be supplied for only 8 hours a day on SNGPL’s network in December
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World Bank to provide $1.3b emergency relief
Financial support being offered to subsidise urea for farmers
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Ethiopia set to launch direct flights
Addis Ababa, Islamabad aim to raise bilateral trade to $300m
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Ideas 2022: AI is the future of Pakistan
Ministers urge universities, youth to play key role in its research and development
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Initiative launched to enhance Pak-US trade
Project will strengthen business environment, attract FDI
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JS Bank announces intention to acquire 51% shares in BankIslami
Announcement fails to buoy investors; share prices of both close on sluggish note
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Court summons FBR chief in tax case
Finds legal issues in imposing 20% deemed income tax on real estate
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Oil dips on China demand concerns
Brent crude futures were down 13 cents to $93.01 a barrel at 11:26 am EST
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Rupee inches down by 0.10%
The currency has consolidated around current levels in the backdrop of low foreign currency reserves
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Alvi for enhanced trade with Serbia
The envoy was also asked to assist in increasing the frequency of business visits to each other country
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Structural reforms key to propping up economy
State minister says controlling inflation top priority of govt
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International Accord waives fee for industry
Aims to promote workplace safety via independent inspections and training
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DISCOs seek tariff hike of Rs2.18
Increase likely to burden consumers with additional amount of Rs43 billion
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Farmers decry unfulfilled promises on agri-package
Demand implementation of revised electricity tariff for tube wells as promised earlier
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Countries mobilise $20 billion to move Indonesia away from coal
Single largest climate finance transaction or partnership ever, says US Treasury
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Utility stores’ subsidy package cut by 56%
Govt approves Rs10.8b subsidy for provision of cheaper essential goods to consumers
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5G technology to be launched next year
Minister says steps being taken to address telecom sector issues
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Fuel prices remain unchanged for this fortnight
Price of petrol will remain at Rs224.80 per litre and diesel at Rs235.30 per litre, says finance minister
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Mills warn of chaos after gas closure
Seek govt intervention to save export-oriented industry from shutdown
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Current rains to impact wheat crop positively
Targets fixed for current season estimated to be achieved
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Govt to provide low-cost homes to the vulnerable
PM to inaugurate housing expo that will help achieve goal
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US may skirt recession in 2023, Europe not so lucky
China predicted to grow 5%, outpacing average 3.7% growth for emerging markets
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Gas prices to be increased
SNGPL seeks increase of Rs488.08 per mmbtu in its average prescribed price
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Pakistan’s default risk spikes
Reaches new high of 64.2%, indicating country lacks resources for debt repayment on time
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Oil prices may be jacked up slightly
Official says govt may adjust taxes on petroleum products
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More banks investigated for rupee devaluation
SBP focuses on rupee-dollar trade volumes, those most actively involved in trade
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Oil falls $2 on China Covid surge
Virus cases dash hopes of China’s economy reopening
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Why Pakistan is too big to feed
Industrial waste flowing into water streams is damaging crop yield, rendering it cancerous
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Learning gap root cause of deficits
Many youth spend hours on social media but never focus on doing online courses
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How real estate sector manages to refuel itself
People cannot be coerced into exporting goods, especially if the incentives lie in the passive real estate sector
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Investing in recessionary period
Recessions don’t last long; best of opportunities are found in difficult environment
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Pakistan must take the lead at COP27
The global community should establish a Pakistan-focused climate fund with $50 billion as seed money
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Govt borrowing from banks up 4.6%
Decline in deposits dampens private sector’s hope for more credit in October
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Pakistan, Indonesia engage in economic diplomacy
Ambassador sees more potential for increase in bilateral trade















































