Business

Seasoned banker receives a warm welcome from finance secretary and other senior officials of the ministry

In upcoming budget, this class should be relieved of paying high taxes

Pakistan needs pro-growth policies such as tax cuts, freer trade, minimal regulations

From steel sector setbacks to educational neglect, country needs swift action

Environmental fears, tech advancements drive shift towards sustainable transportation

Semi-reform, evolutionary process of PC may be uphill task, but it must be pursued

Says Kyrgyzstan has made liberal laws to woo investors, facilitate mega projects

A major driver of growth will be renewable energy and related industries and infrastructure

Provinces reluctant to take over 357 schemes due to legal, contractual challenges

The company has reached a deal to buy both AvoAmerica Peru and Bomarea from US-based Solum Partners and Alpine Fresh

Company imports tax-free raw material for sale in local market

KSE-100 index rises 468 points, or 0.7% WoW, settles at 65,794

Anticipated investment of $1b will boost petrol, diesel output

Believe Venture Global LNG has completed plant but has failed to provide cargoes

Will approach Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to seek financial assistance

Ask Sindh govt to control street crimes as workers are becoming jobless

Soil and groundwater salinity hinders plant growth, reduce crop yields

Lower cereal prices offset higher rates of sugar and meat

It will facilitate overseas Pakistanis in property transfer through use of technology

Currency finds support from IMF’s positive response to loan talks

Will strive to tap networking opportunities for industry leaders

Country likely to produce 29m tons against target of 32m tons due to high input costs

SPI rises 1.11% week-on-week following surge in cost of eatables

Overseas Pakistanis send 18% higher remittances that reach $2.25b

KSE-100 index adds 190.67 points, settles at 65,793.76

Says solid profitability, supportive policies to bolster sector resilience

People who have submitted zakat exemption affidavits are not liable to pay zakat on their bank balance

Engro CFO calls on govt to end discriminatory pricing, promote new investments

Efforts to reduce review time, improve communication aimed at boosting trade, economic growth

Gold reaches new six-month peak at Rs228,150 per tola

KSE-100 index sheds 53.53 points, settles at 65,603.09

Remote-controlled cranes set to elevate Karachi terminal efficiency

Envoy says partnerships signify Riyadh’s role as advocate for Pakistan’s tech capabilities

Will reduce congestion pressures, optimise berth utilisation

Forms committee to consider proposal that was not in line with SIFC decision

Spokesperson says global lender does not comment on domestic political developments in response to PTI’s letter

Beijing’s PV production capacity growth expected to remain in double-digit range this year

Global investors were taking a bet in gold on speculation that the US central bank may reduce interest rate

A more flexible exchange rate had been a key demand of the IMF

Adjusts Nov rates from 1100%, raises questions on impact on inflation metrics

Policy aims to double output of petrol, boost diesel production by 47%

Embassy secretary calls move signal of openness to visitors, business collaborations

Says new PPL discovery may be allocated to fertiliser producer

Scarcity of parts forces automaker to suspend production

Industrialists say rising costs, lack of energy solutions threaten sector viability

KSE-100 index sheds 69.42 points, settles at 65,656.62

Thar coal investment to alleviate pressure, Nepra report reveals

Al Ajlan Holding Group delegation shows great interest in exploring investment opportunities under SIFC umbrella

Believe move will address energy, economic challenges

Approval from US securities regulators enables wider public to invest without holding it directly