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Market watch: Upbeat economic data fails to lift stocks
Benchmark KSE-100 index crawls up 10.97 points to settle at 47,491.47
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Oil prices drop after Saudi Arabia, UAE reach output compromise
OPEC+ will now be able to extend deal to curb output until the end of 2022
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Efforts to support taxpayers praised
Efforts to support taxpayers praised
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Rupee weakens against dollar
Rupee weakens against dollar
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Tarin reiterates commitment to expanding tax base
Reviews progress on integration of retailers into Point of Sales system by FBR
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Uzbekistan to use Pakistani seaports for trade
Both sides set to sign transit trade agreement on July 15
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Minister for producing quality cotton seeds
Laments crop has suffered immensely from climate change, substandard seeds
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Car sales skyrocket 90% in FY21
Demand, however, remains 28% lower compared to peak recorded in FY18
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Bank deposits surge to all-time high
Register 14-year high growth rate of 22%, stand at Rs19.8tr at end of FY21
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NTDC secures Rs6.4b financing
Amount will be spent on sub-station, transmission lines
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CDWP green-lights two projects
Recommends three schemes to ECNEC for further consideration
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LSM sector grows 14.57% in 11 months
Maintains uptrend on back of government’s pro-growth policies
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ECC to okay 5-year trade framework
Had deferred approval due to observations made by SBP and FBR
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Market watch: KSE-100 inches up in range-bound session
Benchmark index rises 33.42 points to settle at 47,480.50
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Oil climbs on expected draw in crude inventories
Surging Covid infections around the world kept some investors cautious
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Remittances soar to all-time high in FY21
Register fastest growth since FY03 to amount to $29.4 billion
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Rupee weakens against dollar
Closes at Rs159.36 in the inter-bank market
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EU seeks to rival China’s BRI with own plan
Bloc signed deals with Japan, India to coordinate projects linking Europe and Asia
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‘Affordable power supply top priority’
SAPM on power says approval of NEP is an important development
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Iran to provide more electricity to Pakistan
Envoy emphasises close coordination between organisations dealing with power import
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High use of furnace oil to raise electricity bill
Drop in hydel generation has led to increase in furnace oil consumption
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‘Karachi Port can become transshipment hub’
Goal can be achieved via port charges rationalisation, infrastructure development
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NEPRA allows 26.44 paisa cut in power tariff
Slashes rates on account of fuel cost adjustment for May 2021
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Tech firm digitalises grocery shops
Upgraded technology allows storekeepers to enhance sales, monitor stock
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NPMC seeks more sugar import
Urges ministries to take action against those involved in hoarding and cartelisation
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Market watch: PSX begins week on negative note
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 116.37 points to settle at 47,447.08
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Why modern cities fail
Disrupted cities with masses living in deplorable conditions require urban planning
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LPG scam surfaces during emergency moot
Importers of liquefied petroleum gas minted around Rs20b due to misuse of incentive
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Oil prices fall $1 as economic worries offset tightening supplies
Spread of virus variants, unequal access to vaccines threaten global economic recovery
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Exports surge, but challenges remain
Pakistan’s exports register the highest-ever increase of 18% in fiscal year 2020-21 says PM aide
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Let’s keep a watch on exchange rate
Current account deficit may pile pressure on currency in FY22
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Gwadar gateway of rapid growth
Studies suggest port city will be one of the most competitive connectivity hubs
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Kafkaesque economic decisions
Perplexing, irrational bureaucratic practices delay decision-making
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Private sector avoids taking risks
Asad Umar says state should own and operate selective enterprises to support growth
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Four banks pass ECB stress test
Four banks pass ECB stress test
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FBR issues draft rules for new export scheme
Export Facilitation Scheme will be implemented from August 14
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Govt to set up Pakistan Logistic Company
Looks to regulate business under National Freight and Logistics Policy
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Efforts under way to boost mango exports
Minister says old marketing methods limit exports to high-end markets
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Investments in cold storages stressed
Experts label it vital part of supply chain for exporting fruits and vegetables
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Fear of fourth Covid wave rattles market
Stocks battered on back of expectations about quarterly financial results, soaring virus cases
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‘Economic sustainability major issue’
Commerce adviser says industry is reporting phenomenal growth
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Govt changes stance on LPG policy
Petroleum Division proposes local price that is $80 above international rates
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Govt proposes 15% special pay allowance for armed forces
Ministry of Finance moves summary for consideration of cabinet
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Businessmen hail deal extension
Businessmen hail deal extension
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Govt to address garment sector woes
Govt to address garment sector woes
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SPI increases 0.07%
SPI increases 0.07%
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Palestinian envoy calls for deepening trade ties
Stresses need for promoting business linkages between private sectors of two sides
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Rupee strengthens against dollar
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More carmakers announce price reduction
String of price cuts came after govt unveiled tax incentives in new policy
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PC defers decision on PSM deal
Fails to approve transaction structure due to differences over classification of assets













































