Business

Benchmark KSE-100 index soars 588.02 points to settle at 43,486.46

Pressure on the rupee is mounting due to rising interest rates, says finance minister

State finance minister hesitant to back projection of single-digit inflation in FY23

It will ensure robust economic growth, logistic activities at port, in entire region

Policy requires manufacturers to initiate exports to help develop industry

Energy contribution of hydel electricity will rise to 57 billion units, increase of 20 billion units by 2026

Pakistan lagging behind in race for clean, inexpensive power production

China’s high-quality, high-yield rice varieties widely promoted in Pakistan

Miftah links rupee’s recovery to coming out of PTI-IMF deal’s clutches

Funds will be paid to oil firms to cover price differential claims for May

Decrease comes on back of external debt repayments

Experts believe sales plunged due to govt’s restrictive measures

Depreciates by Rs1.75 to stand at Rs191.77 against dollar

The three-day long exhibition will provide a platform for business-to-business and business-to-consumer meetings

Three-day gems, jewellery and fashion exhibition organised by the RCCI, held in Islamabad

A pending EU ban on oil from Russia, a key supplier, is anticipated to further tighten global supplies

Throws challenge to new administration, asking it to match performance

Decrease comes on back of external debt repayments

The new $798.7m plan will be funded by a $192.5m loan from IDB and $606m in grants from GPEI

Japanese giant saw its shares slide more than 5% on Wednesday

Will provide support to national grid in tackling energy crisis

Receives better offers from two banks in bidding process

Envoy calls for trade expansion in diverse sectors, tapping ASEAN market

US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $5.68 to $105.44

Emerging markets count the costs

Assures bidders to refund their margin money within three working days

No data lost in cyberattack on National Telecom Corp

Experts say govt should give election timeframe, secure IMF loan to curb rupee fall

Dealers will be registered to check black-marketing, profiteering

Ministry demands continuation of subsidy on five essential commodities

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 35.29 points to settle at 42,898.44

Benchmark KSE-100 index dives 641.21 points to settle at 42,863.15

Heathrow increased its passenger forecast for this year to nearly 53 million, up 16% on its previous estimate

Emergency package includes taking control of critical firms

Finance minister says country facing monetary, fiscal challenges

It will require imposition of additional taxes, increase burden on salaried class

Plan under study to hold business event for German firms in Pakistan

Shipments to China, other countries increasing despite Covid-19 pandemic

Currency depreciation propels gold to record high at Rs134,400 per tola

Comments from Saudi Arabian, UAE energy ministers boosted oil prices earlier

Businessmen cite lack of encouraging trends in key economic indicators

Economist terms lockdowns, investment risk main drivers of capital outflows

Analysts say economic mismanagement weakened public finances, leaving national expenditure in excess of its income

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 111.22 points to settle at 43,504.36

Minister appreciated the MLT efforts for achieving more than 90% deletion level in tractors.

Shehbaz directed to formulate a comprehensive strategy to effectively resolve the economic problems of the people

51 projects worth $2.1b are at different stages of development

Investment grows despite political, economic uncertainty

In past two days, local currency has depreciated by Rs1.84

Industry official attributes decline to unstable business, economic conditions