Business

High official denies possibility of cyberattack

Consumer prices jump 36% in Dec 2021 against same period in 2020

Also aid Pakistan in starting export of locally produced phones

Current plans would see it raise its February production

Association asks OEMs to pass on 10% earnings to vendors

Bostan says SBP injected $2.5b into inter-bank market as importers needed dollars

Mini-budget likely to rein in imports, curtail trade deficit

Data showing factory activity picked up last month

Increase in demand for gas is attributed to the demand from domestic and fertiliser sectors

Govt urged to review tax proposals as they will dent agri-sector earnings

Investment will go to areas of infrastructure, housing, water management

Analysts expect demand for iPhones to remain strong in 2022

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 290.82 points to settle at 44,886.89

Infection rates are on rise globally, restrictions are being introduced in several countries

Rates of such medicines surged 80% in last five years

It can help turn around economy if equipped with required governance structure

Country is bound to suffer from short-termism, policy U-turns of govt

ESG investing is often looking for the ‘business case’ of doing good

Distribution companies should employ software, hardware to detect fraud, collusion

Seek prime minister’s intervention, fear delay in export consignments

Consul general terms Beijing main source of foreign investment in Pakistan

While sales volume rose, a host of challenges restricted industry’s growth

Annual inflation jumps above 21% in November and seen surpassing 30% in December

President expressed hope of reviving the cash-strapped economy

Gains 478 points as nod to SBP bill, rupee rise aid uptrend

City makes huge progress in port operation, aims to become logistics hub

Revenue authority misses monthly target

PSX classified among best Asian markets, also downgraded by MSCI

New price part of efforts to meet target of petroleum levy agreed with IMF

SPI for lowest income group decreased 0.8% compared to previous week

Amount outstanding on account of oil, LNG supplies by marketing firm

Currency dives due to widening current account deficit, climbing imports

IPPs get billions, but consumers face record high power tariff, gas outages

IMF expected to release $1 billion in loan to Pakistan in January and February

The reduction will directly benefit 72% of the country's population, says Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry

Benchmark index adds 179.87 points to settle at 44,596.07

Global economic recovery from Covid-19 slump, producer restraint aid uptrend

On Wednesday, the rupee hit an all-time low value of Rs178.24

Central bank gives no reason behind the decrease

SECP issues NBFC guide

Stresses modern trends of digital economy should be followed to compete in global market

Will help tap potential for sustainable growth of Pakistan’s SMEs, economy

Minister states ample stock of fertiliser present in province

NEPRA conducts hearing on integrated plan for competitive market model

LCCI chief believes AIDEP 2021-26 will help bring latest technology

Representatives from 40-50 firms will explore avenues of mutual cooperation, says envoy

CEO predicts aviation auditor will lift ban next year

Petroleum Division seeking approval of supplementary grant to clear subsidy bill

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 156.09 points to settle at 44,416.2

Increasingly uses local components as global shipping costs soar