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Pakistan to get Basmati rice hybrid seeds
Chinese scientists to help introduce varieties with same traits, better yield
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PR launches reefer freight train
Initiative to provide economical, environment-friendly freight solutions
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Gas prices rise as Russian pipeline gets stuck
Traders taking gas from stockpiles to supply European buyers and avoid paying high prices
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Textile policy, duty drawback to continue
PM aide stresses both measures will lift exports; assures industry of resolving problems
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WAPDA for completing Dasu project on time
Scheme will increase green, low-cost electricity share in national grid
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Market watch: Export data, foreign inflows lift PSX
Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 541.98 points to settle at 45,887.63
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Oil prices steady as supply concerns offset Omicron fears
Draw support from rising global demand, lower than expected supply additions from OPEC+
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Finance Division requests IMF to postpone review till end of Jan
IMF board will consider the review for approval as soon as the legislative procedures are completed
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How to attain economic security
It is imperative to declare economic emergency, design three-year recovery plan
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Why fisheries not on crest?
Country unveiled fisheries policy 14 years ago, but has not updated it since then
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China’s love of pine nuts helps Afghan exporters
Plants hope to enhance shipments to Beijing to inflate earnings
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Tackling high energy prices in 2022
Increase in domestic production by 50% can mitigate impact of lofty crude prices
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Is the era of low interest rates coming to an end?
Fiscal stimulus jacks up Pakistan’s GDP but also contributes to demand-side inflation
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FedEx warns of shipment delays
Omicron variant have forced several US airlines to cancel flights as pilots and crew quarantine
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Pakistan, Poland exploring avenues of trade: envoy
Ambassador reaffirms Warsaw’s support for inclusion of Pakistan in GSP plus scheme
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SSGC reports 40 mmcfd drop in gas supply
Disruption comes due to technical faults at Bhit, Sawan gas fields
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Omani delegation invites traders for joint ventures
Says Muscat can offer Pakistan easy access to Saudi Arabia, other regional countries
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Taxes on IT products to hit growth
Market terms it detrimental for IT sector’s growth, demands reconsideration
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KSE-100 extends rally on investor optimism
Stability in local currency, export growth drive uptrend
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Hawkish Federal Reserve gives value stocks second wind
Equities registered rise during past rate-hike cycles
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PARC working to enhance per-acre yield
Chairman says Pakistan achieved self-sufficiency in Moong production
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Bank advances hit 3-year high
Rise comes on back of low cost investment schemes, lending targets
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Super-apps gaining rapid traction
Study reveals region provides ample opportunities to growing technology sector
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FBR unearths ‘biggest tax fraud’
Claims shoe brand tampering with POS system; retail chain alleges harassment
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IMF to change mission chief
Decision comes before board meeting that may not discuss bailout revival
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SPI increases 0.08%
SPI for lowest income group decreased 0.28% compared to previous week
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
On December 29, 2021 the rupee hit an all-time low value of Rs178.24
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IT minister for adopting modern technology
Says billions invested to increase connectivity through 3G, 4G modes
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China, Pakistan step up agricultural cooperation
Official hopes it will contribute more to development of modern agriculture
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Urea being smuggled to Afghanistan
Minister blames Sindh, saying province not sharing data to track movement
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Foreign inflows surge in stock market
International group begins investing in local subsidiary
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Market watch: Stocks rally ahead of corporate results
Benchmark index adds 263.35 points to settle at 45,345.65
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Oil rises as Kazakh turmoil adds to supply concerns
Brent and WTI crude on track for gains of almost 6.5% in first week of 2022
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PM asked to showcase economic progress
Strategy group suggests constructing positive narrative of economy
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SBP reserves fall $169m to $17.69b
Central bank gives no reason behind the decrease
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Rupee weakens against dollar
SBP has injected $1.2 billion into inter-bank market to defend rupee in ongoing fiscal year
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Oman can act as gateway to GCC, Africa: OCCI
Chairman calls for measures to enhance two-way trade to $1 billion
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Businessmen decry hurdles to trade
Say banks reluctant to issue export forms for trade with Turkey via cargo train
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Housing, construction finance spikes 85%
Disbursements for Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar scheme increase Rs38 billion
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FTO urged to take notice of anti-business practices
Traders decry harassment from tax-collecting authorities
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Steel mill’s revival plan hits snag
Govt fails to get NOC for gas supply to PSM’s new subsidiary
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LNG import delay irks Senate panel
Petroleum committee seeks reasons for delay in imports at time of gas shortage
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Market watch: KSE-100 snaps seven day winning streak
Benchmark index sheds 325.59 points to settle at 45,082.3
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Oil extends rally on Kazakhstan unrest, Libyan outages
Both contracts trading at their highest since late November
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall $169m to $17.69b
Central bank gives no reason behind the decrease
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ECC slaps more taxes on car imports
Levies will discourage shift to electric vehicles as opposed to trend in world
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Trade deficit doubles to $25.5b in Jul-Dec
Despite administrative measures, govt fails to control runaway imports
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Bitcoin will compete with gold as store of value: Goldman Sachs
Says cryptocurrency has 20% share of store of value market
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
SBP has injected $1.2 billion into the inter-bank market to defend the rupee
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UAE businesses eyeing investment in K-P
Ink agreements to set up industrial units in province