Business

Timely actions by govt resulted in reduction in rates

SAPM says digital web portal to roll out in February 2022

Draft has been under discussion for more than a year

Experts say CTBCM, IGCEP will support energy sector for next 5-7 years

Prospective investors begin to exit privatisation programme

SSGC has always placed the interest of the people of Karachi supreme

Experts claim there is still long way to go in order to achieve full objective

Benchmark index rises 35.12 points to settle at 45,916.25

Keeps projection unchanged for Pakistan which is second lowest in South Asia

Rupee hit an all-time low of Rs178.24

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose $2.75

Says it will improve efficiency, ease of doing business and maintain green environment

Report suggests Pakistani scientists should interact with Chinese experts through CPEC

Survey cites climate change as biggest threat to world economy

Cost of doing business, inflation will rise due to new taxes

Traders say shipping lines sending empty containers abroad to get higher return

Regulators slap Rs250b penalties in wake of price manipulation

Vehicle bookings prior to mini-budget approval drive increase in sales

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 6.5 points to settle at 45,881.13

Major economies avoid return to severe lockdowns even as coronavirus cases soar

Says surge in global commodity prices driven by sharp recovery in demand

Rejects all but three recommendations of opposition, passes it with majority

Brent crude fell $0.11, or 0.1%

Demand for the dollar was higher

Hike in policy rate unlikely to dent vehicles’ demand

Lament Pakistan mainly relies on textile sector for forex earnings

Minister says it can benefit economy in several ways

Chinese scientists to help introduce varieties with same traits, better yield

Initiative to provide economical, environment-friendly freight solutions

Traders taking gas from stockpiles to supply European buyers and avoid paying high prices

PM aide stresses both measures will lift exports; assures industry of resolving problems

Scheme will increase green, low-cost electricity share in national grid

Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 541.98 points to settle at 45,887.63

Draw support from rising global demand, lower than expected supply additions from OPEC+

IMF board will consider the review for approval as soon as the legislative procedures are completed

It is imperative to declare economic emergency, design three-year recovery plan

Country unveiled fisheries policy 14 years ago, but has not updated it since then

Plants hope to enhance shipments to Beijing to inflate earnings

Increase in domestic production by 50% can mitigate impact of lofty crude prices

Fiscal stimulus jacks up Pakistan’s GDP but also contributes to demand-side inflation

Omicron variant have forced several US airlines to cancel flights as pilots and crew quarantine

Ambassador reaffirms Warsaw’s support for inclusion of Pakistan in GSP plus scheme

Disruption comes due to technical faults at Bhit, Sawan gas fields

Says Muscat can offer Pakistan easy access to Saudi Arabia, other regional countries

Market terms it detrimental for IT sector’s growth, demands reconsideration

Stability in local currency, export growth drive uptrend

Equities registered rise during past rate-hike cycles

Chairman says Pakistan achieved self-sufficiency in Moong production

Rise comes on back of low cost investment schemes, lending targets

Study reveals region provides ample opportunities to growing technology sector