Business

Both conventional, Islamic banks show interest in project financing

FPCCI chief says 160 startups specialising in fintech segment of Pakistan

Revenue board chief calls current account deficit big problem for country

Company has to receive Rs489b from clients on account of oil, gas supply

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 200.25 points to settle at 43,230.22

If war prolongs, commodity prices rise further, hyperinflation may engulf Pakistan

Developing states will lose portfolio investment that will be diverted to America

West fears global financial network may crash if Swift system comes under cyber-attack

With 4m hectares identified for olive plantation, country can become major player in long run

Many stocks have mouth-watering valuations, but market likely to remain lacklustre

EU member states agreed on a fourth package of sanctions against Russia

Skyrocketing global prices threaten to inflate import bill

Businessman says broad space available for bilateral cooperation

Says domestic industry is on verge of devastation

Laments lack of focus on mortgage financing by banks in past

PM aide says city now exploiting agriculture, IT instead of relying on textiles

Speculate whether stocks are set for sustained rebound or more turbulence

Persistent rupee devaluation, volatility in global commodity prices keep investors at bay

Move comes owing to delay in clearance of tax refunds of pharmaceutical companies

Political uncertainty, geopolitical turbulence encouraging builders to halt new projects

Both sides have similar climates, crop types, environment

Will host trade summit exclusively for Pakistani companies in Almaty

Envoy says companies will capitalise on opportunities, partner with WAPDA

Appreciates PM Imran for introducing Digital Pakistan vision

US WTI crude futures were up $0.77, or 0.8%, at $103.75 a barrel, adding to the previous session's 8% jump

It was an all-time low value for the local currency

Experts say urbanisation, consumer consciousness driving industry’s growth

LSM index rises on back of increase in output of almost all major industries

Says conducive regulatory environment facilitates launch of new firms

Official says bank focuses on specific areas

Bullion down about 2.7% this week as optimism over peace talks lifts sentiment

Benchmark KSE-100 index tumbles 777.26 points to settle at 43,029.97

The policy shift does bring risks for emerging market countries dependent on dollar funding

Parts makers halted some operations on Thursday after an earthquake jolted the country’s northeast

Committee advises govt to take timely measures to avert diesel scarcity

Central bank gives no reason for decrease

Expert cites decision against Pakistan in Reko Diq case as reason for currency’s fall

Oil benchmarks in recent weeks have experienced their most volatile period since mid-2020

Foreign investors pour $1.26b into diverse sectors of economy

Says flexible exchange rate will offset impact of surging global commodity prices

Both nations decide to boost cooperation in agriculture, textile

It helps create jobs, improve working conditions

Lodge protest, show serious concern in letter to regulator

Azam Khan appointed executive director of World Bank for a term of four years

Benchmark index loses 168.46 points to settle at 43,807.23

Central bank gives no reason for decrease

CCOE seeks feasibility study as reserves critical for dealing with oil shortages

Says pre-feasibility study on underground gas storages will take a year

Says govt is prioritising upgradation of agriculture sector

Allows them to invest in government securities