Business

Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan can cooperate in many areas including agriculture, industry, energy, and tourism

Decides to negotiate with hydel, gas-based IPPs to save costs for consumers

With fresh uptick, currency has cumulatively risen 9.93%, or Rs27.76, in past five months

KSE-100 index gains 344.85 points, settles at 64,143.87

Target climate, economy and social welfare to boost partnership

Strategy aims to maintain policy rate amidst IMF concerns

Funds will go through a tax-neutral finance hub in Gujarat

LSM sector growth, exchange rate improvement key to boosting economy

Dollar supply and demand appear evenly balanced

Pingdingshan deputy mayor says 2021 MoU solidified relations

Proposal for easy instalments draws concerns over import bill, commercial directives

Directs special panel to iron out differences over impact of airline’s bifurcation

Sri Lanka’s official reserves stood at $4.4 billion at end of 2023, an increase of 22% according to central bank

Minister says 100 state-of-the-art workstations have been tailored for freelancers

KSE-100 index rises 796.10 points, settles at 63,799.02

Will monitor upcoming elections; pending economic reforms, IMF loan are key determinants

Raises limit on withdrawal from escrow account

Strong demand fuelled by quality, trade advantages

Allows raise in tariffs for consumers of SNGPL, SSGC respectively by 35.13% and 8.57%

Boeing has to do more work on about 50 undelivered airplanes

Call for master plan as deteriorating infrastructure hinders economic growth

US pledge to continue air strikes in ME keeps tensions high

Says fiscal policy be aligned with long-term industrial and trade policies

Tyre dealers call for intervention to protect consumers, boost local industry growth

Anticipates moderate growth in US and eurozone

Govt fails to finalise mechanism for delivery of urea as dealers fleece growers

Trade, Industry leaders warn a weak, coalition govt might worsen economy

PML-N, PPP fail to articulate business, people-friendly tax policy in manifestos

Inviting Chinese manufacturers, nurturing local EV ecosystem can position Pakistan on global map

Digital arms producers are now considered mainstream defence contractors in 2024

New govt should come out with all guns blazing to tackle challenges

Supporters call for more customised benchmark aligning with unique requirements and values

Plan will increase burden on consumers using over 400 units by 41% or Rs22 billion

Express interest in learning from Pakistan’s economic experiences

Ministerial group cites challenges, risks in circular debt-plagued power sect

BI raised key policy rate by 250 basis points from Aug 2022 to Oct 2023

KSE-100 index lost 810 points, or 1.3% WoW, settles at 63,002.92

Smoothing of Pak-Afghan trade which recently halted for ten days over conditions of visas by truck drivers

Sheikh says it was longstanding demand for complete digitalisation, transparency of FBR operations

Favourable weather, govt support drive growth, but rising costs pose challenges

Stable prices, reduced interest rates forecasted to drive demand

Akhtar to head implementation committee, 72 hours deadline for legal package

$6.4 billion cut in deficit now equals 78% of existing foreign exchange reserves

CG shows interest in increasing engagements with businessmen

Summary sent to cabinet for formal approval of MD’s appointment

Criticise govt for maintaining maximum limit of Rs60 per litre in petroleum levy

Power consumers to bear burden of approximately Rs33.88b, along with 18% GST

KSE-100 index rises 609.18 points, settles at 63,002.92

Currency remains on winning streak for 4th straight day

Local cement despatches account for 2.967 MT, showing decline of 17.30%