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Shaukat Hussain's appointment as SECP chief challenged in LHC
Petitioner argues govt's decision is unconstitutional and based on favouritism
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Monetary policy: SBP raises key interest rate by 50 basis points to 6.5%
It now hits a three-year high as Pakistan prepares to tackle with inflationary pressure ahead
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Seeking Assistance: PAAPAM calls to restore EDB
Hyundai, Kia Motors, Volkswagen and Renault entering the market marks a crucial time for the industry
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Tvet Policy: Govt to train at least 1m youth each year
NAVTTC would also train 20% of all school-leavers
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value
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Open market: Dollar surges to Rs118.7 amid supply shortage
Development comes as SBP introduces requirement to submit photocopy of identification
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Pakistan, China extend currency swap agreement by another 3 years
Also double scope of CSA to roughly worth $3 billion
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Fatima Energy officials meet PM to seek tariff approval
Company has converted its captive power plant into an IPP of 118.8MW
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Non-filers, carmakers brace for difficult road ahead
Industry says premium or ‘own-money’ menace will increase
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Bank of Punjab on path to recovery
Brokerage house says bank expected to report Rs6.3b profit in 2018
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ECC approves fresh borrowing of Rs50b to pay circular debt
Govt will ask NEPRA to add 55 paisa per unit to consumer tariff to cover the cost of debt
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CPEC: CDWP clears Pakistan Railways’ Mainline-I project at $3.4b cost
Will now be tabled before ECNEC for final approval
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Foreign exchange: SBP's reserves plunge another 4.43%, now stand at $10.3b
Payment on account of external debt servicing cited as reason for decline
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Market watch: Foreigners offload as KSE-100 decreases 236 points
Benchmark index decreases 0.55% to finish trading at 42,536.16
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25th edition of expo held in Gallagher Convention Centre
The trade show marks the largest number of Pakistani manufacturers participating in any show in South Africa
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EFU Life wins Brand of the Year Award 2017
EFU Life is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible and affordable insurance plans
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Bilateral Trade: Pakistan, UK vow to boost volume
The bilateral trade between the countries stood at £2.7 billion in 2016
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Subscriptions increase by 2 million
Out of the total broadband users, 55 million are 3G/4G subscribers
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Rupee stable against dollar
SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange
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Punjab approves act to protect farmers
PAMRA will pave the way to increase competition in agriculture produce markets
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Experts suggest hybrid, micro power grids to avoid blackouts
Emphasise need for adopting renewable energy, change in regulatory framework
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Government committed to adopting digitisation
IT minister says policy will serve as catalyst towards growth
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Govt amends laws to enhance MPs perks, privileges
Sitting and former parliamentarians, spouses to get additional benefits
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DG Khan Cement kicks off trial run at new Hub plant
2.6m-ton facility is likely to trigger price war in southern region
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Despite acquisition by Alibaba, Daraz to keep promoting Pakistani products
Daraz will also increase its range, expand outreach and focus more on mobile app
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Pakistan, Russia keen on enhancing banking channels
Meeting held between chamber officials to discuss issues hindering trade
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Indian lobby at World Bank frustrates Pakistan
Pakistani team meets bank officials in Washington to find solution to Kishanganga project issue
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PAC suggests SC-led investigation into tobacco companies’ tax case
Decision taken on basis of special audit report on causes of decline in tax collection from the tobacco sector
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After calling PTI’s agenda ambitious, PML-N says it will improve Pakistan’s ranking to 50th spot
Plan seems unrealistic as it will require massive governance and taxation reforms
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India tea workers live in 'appalling' conditions on $2 a day, says report
British charity Traidcraft Exchange conducts study in tea-growing state of Assam
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Market watch: KSE-100 ends with trimmed gains
Benchmark index increases 27.43 points to finish at 42,772.25
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COPHC not seeking more incentives
COPHC emphasised that it had been enjoying support and assistance of the business community
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Rupee stable against dollar
Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value
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NTDC to hire consultant for technical study
Move comes after recent disruption to power supply in the north
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CCP issues notice to Lahore-based cafe for selling Starbucks coffee
Action taken after Starbucks complained about misuse of its trademark
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Seeing growth potential, retailers invest more in e-commerce
3G/4G introduction gives a big boost to e-commerce in Pakistan
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Pakistan needs to generate 1.3m more jobs every year: UNDP report
Every sector and every city, town and village will have to contribute to job creation
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ECNEC approves Neelum-Jhelum project at Rs507b cost
Ignores calls for fixing responsibility for mismanagement, corruption
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Business confidence drops ahead of elections
Results are largely influenced by pessimism in retail and wholesale trade
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Market watch: Bourse turns bullish as KSE-100 surges nearly 1,100 points
Benchmark index rises 2.63% to finish trading at 42,744.82
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Exports likely to cross $5 billion
A ministry official said the ICT sector can become the driver of change and growth in the next few years
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SBP to organise awareness seminar
The basic purpose of the seminar is to create awareness among public and prevent the issue of fake notes and fraud
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Rupee stable against dollar
SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange
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Furniture markets worried over shortage of rosewood
Meeting held between stakeholders to discuss way forward
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Power production surges 48% in April, but load-shedding persists
Country produces highest volume of electricity with help of RLNG
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Pakistan will fail to achieve export target: FPCCI
Report sheds light on issues being faced by specific sectors
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Pakistan’s budget deficit soars to record Rs1.48 trillion
Surpasses annual target in just nine months, sparks questions over promise of fiscal discipline
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Currency could weaken to Rs125 to the dollar: Moody’s
Moody's says Pakistan’s susceptibility to event risk also ‘high’, driven by domestic and geopolitical risk
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China gives fresh assurance on CPEC financing
Beijing will continue concessional lending, says Ahsan Iqbal
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UAE offers ownership, 10-year residence visas for foreign investors, professionals
100% ownership announced to attract investors to boost slowing economy

















































