Business

Benhassine appreciated the energy sector reforms undertaken by the government

Says steps being taken to promote innovation, facilitate entrepreneurs

Says FTA talks are underway as well

So far, 700,000 cards have been distributed in Punjab

Say move will lead to further rupee depreciation, encourage illegal trade

Rupee hit an all-time low value of Rs178.24

Online platform to facilitate banks, exporters availing export finance

Benchmark index falls 1.48% to settle at 44,833.43

Analysts forecast tight oil supply in 2022 with some predicting $100 per barrel

Supply concerns mount after attacks in Mideast

Amount of cryptocurrency held in illiquid wallets is on rise

On December 29, 2021 the rupee hit an all-time low value of Rs178.24

Sector has great potential for development, can make contribution to exports

Revenue Division devises plan to regularise non-duty paid vehicles in ex-FATA/PATA

Envoy says Indonesian exporters can meet large chunk of Pakistan’s demand

Reaches $1.06b in Jul-Dec 2021, driven by revival of CPEC projects

Says rating is underpinned by relatively large economy, robust growth potential

It will encourage students from poor families to learn technical skills

Survey participants regret insignificant penalty on IPR violations

FIA to launch grand operation; writes to PTA to shut down 1,600 websites

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 104.79 points to settle at 45,507.41

Prices gain support from colder winter temperatures in northern hemisphere

Advance tax rate of prepaid cards hiked to 15% from 10%

Inward shipments of products under both categories surged 128% in Jul-Dec

ILO estimates 52m fewer jobs in 2022 than pre-Covid levels

Frantic oil buying, driven by supply outages and signs the Omicron coronavirus variant will not be as disruptive

SBP has injected $1.2 billion into the inter-bank market

Scotland moves ahead with wind power projects

City-state issues guidelines to shield retail investors from potential risks

Residential project for overseas Pakistanis will be developed in Islamabad

Envoy says despite Covid, all projects continued without hindrance

Says lot of work needed to introduce local products in Beirut market

Will send reference to Attorney General to halt audit of IPP agreements

Stakeholders say illegal trade dealing blow to economy, crippling industry

Suggests govt can also fix export quota to cope with shortage

Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 151.25 points to settle at 45,612.20

Frantic oil buying push some crude grades to multi-year highs

PM and his team need to pay more attention to job creation, increase in real income

Govts have begun exploring, experimenting with central bank digital currencies

Delay in arrival of products dents industries

New narrative will help to realise Pakistan’s economic potential, tap opportunities

There are people who are sceptical about the gas resource potential

FBR argues law stops it from sharing tax, asset data of people who availed amnesty schemes

Inflation hit 19-year high at 36% in December after currency crisis

Libya has been heavily dependent on revenues from its hydrocarbon exports

While the forecast marks a healthy annual tick those issues put a dampener on factory activity

Law will ensure Washington can guarantee its supplies of the mineral

The online search colossus sought to oust competition by manipulating ad auctions

PARC chief says this can lead to long-term economic growth

Ask govt to take business community on board in all economic matters