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Green CPEC to play key role in tackling climate change
Senator says Pakistan’s dependence on imported gas making situation worse
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ICCI advocates climate-resilient policies
Points out climate change risks will create food and energy security issues
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Boeing chief says no plan for equity raise
Signals it will take two years before launching new aircraft programme
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Oil rises despite OPEC+ output hike plan
Support also comes from rising demand as China eases Covid restrictions
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India’s cyber security rules spark fears
Top tech companies call for one-year delay before rules take effect
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IT park planned near Karachi airport
Land worth Rs31b acquired for state-of-the-art project
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Kazakhstan renames its oil
Four sources in Kazakhstan's oil companies also confirmed the renaming of their barrels
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Rupee falls 0.17% against dollar
The continuous increase in the international crude oil prices also proved to be a negative development for the rupee
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German exports bounce back
The boost for Germany’s export-driven economy came despite a collapse in trade with Russia over recent months
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Turkish inflation soars to 73%
Nevertheless, the consensus forecast was for annual inflation to rise to 76.55%
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Traders promised conducive environment
Minister asks private sector to lend helping hand to govt
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SBP injects Rs1tr into open market
Provides money to banks for longer period to push for interest rate cut
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Essential goods’ prices jump 20%
Discrepancy found in price data gathered for Sensitive Price Indicator
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Commemorative banknotes proposal rejected
PM stops SBP from getting banknotes printed abroad for 75th Independence Day
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Business leaders slam petroleum price hike
Term it unprecedented that will unleash new wave of inflation
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Imran ‘set a trap’ for us by lowering POL prices: Shehbaz
PM says PTI govt gave relief to masses only after realising that vote of no-confidence was going to succeed
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Peugeot 2008: The best-selling European car ready to make its mark in Pakistan
The vehicle will be specially customised for Pakistani roads, hence accenting the finest safety and anatomy features
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Govt mulls taxing realtors’ gold mine
Planning to increase property valuation rates for entire capital city
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Delay in hiring MD irks shareholder
OGDC spokesperson insists existing MD performing duties to board’s satisfaction
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Apparel exporters suffer as power crisis deepens
PRGMEA urged the government to take quick action against load-shedding for the export industry
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Trade gap swells to $43b in Jul-May
Deficit widens 58% as imports surge to $72b, putting pressure on forex reserves
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Work begins on five tech zones
Additional tax concessions sought for zones in upcoming budget
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Power tariff hike jolts business circles
Traders say it will jack up business cost, open floodgates of inflation
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Rice export to China crosses $225 million
Chinese technology helps Pakistan increase rice yield
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Moody’s downgrades Pakistan’s rating outlook
Says high global commodity prices will lead to widening of current account deficit
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SBP’s forex reserves fall $366m to $9.7b
Central bank cites external debt repayment as reason for decrease
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee had been on the downtrend since hitting 22-month high at Rs152.27 in May 2021
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Minister for timely project completion
Minister says Pakistan in dire need of water and low-cost electricity
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Ford to invest $3.7 billion
Ford Motor to invest in assembly plants for production of both electric and gasoline-powered vehicles
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Stocks dive over hike in T-bills yield
Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 518.13 points to settle at 42,237.91
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China agrees to refinance over $2b debt
Also withdraws condition that Pakistan cannot use proceeds of $2.3b commercial loan
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Rupee will stabilise after IMF deal: Iqbal
Minister emphasises govt striving to turn around economy
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Inflation spikes to 30-month high of 13.8%
PBS attributes highest pace in 2.5 years to exponential growth in prices of perishable food and transport groups
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PRA’s revenues cross Rs150 billion
PRA collected Rs14.22 billion during May 2022
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Double whammy for consumers as fuel, power prices jacked up
POL price hiked by Rs30; power tariff Rs7.9
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Pak-Afghan body demands duty waiver
Insists relief in duties on raw goods will give boost to exports
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Pakistan can learn from China’s dairy practices
Envoy says top Chinese dairy enterprises keen to make investment
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee had been on the downtrend since hitting 22-month high
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Govt asked to set performance indicators for envoys
Businessmen stress economic diplomacy key to getting fruitful results
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Govt relaxes deadline for PSDP
Move aimed at accommodating projects of ruling coalition in budget
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Sustainable growth eludes country
Deputy finance chief says Pakistan facing critical time, should change course
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Shadow economy accounts for 40% of GDP
Global report calls it significant amount that can be used to improve living standards
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K-Electric mulling power outages for industries
Company official says expensive electricity production is no more viable
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IMF outlines guidelines to revive loan programme
Country rep says wide-ranging steps to repair macroeconomic stability needed
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Ambassador Masood meets US representative for commercial, business affairs
Dilawar Syed says huge potential for partnership with Pakistan
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ICAP for withdrawing tax breaks
Demands end to unchecked budget subsidies for exporters
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Minister advocates Islamic banking system
Terms Shariah court’s ruling for conversion step in the right direction
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Minister calls for granting rewards to IT firms
The meeting discussed matters related to IT exports and financial incentives for the IT
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Traders demand cut in duty on polyester yarn
Say duty relief will give fresh boost to fibre use in textile industry
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‘EVs to adversely impact economy’
Auto firm chief terms HEVs immediate solution to forex outflow