Business

Finance Division attributes inflation headwinds to high global energy, food prices

The average bonus on Wall Street jumped 20% last year

Market remains on edge over prospect of further sanctions on Russia

Last month, PM took notice of unaddressed complaints, called to clear backlog

Call for timely, comprehensive and practical steps to exploit the segment

After successful flight operation from Lahore, the air carrier has resumed its operations from Karachi and Islamabad

Sanctions have severed Russia’s ties to global financial system

High premiums will force govt to increase petroleum product prices

Had posted loss of Rs1.4 billion a year earlier

Rise comes due to rising freight, global commodity prices, rupee-dollar parity

Voices hope it will enhance forex reserves, revive sick industrial units

Funding to strengthen budget financing, build foreign currency reserves

Suggest learning from Netherlands’ experience to boost exports

The rupee had been on the downtrend since hitting 22-month high of Rs152.27 in May 2021

A strong dollar makes crude more expensive

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 26.43 points to settle at 43,203.79

Some countries say bloc is highly dependent on Moscow’s fossil fuels to withstand suspension of trade

Programme aims to promote private investment, help mobilise domestic resources to finance sustainable growth

There is still gap of $520m as govt needs foreign funding of $700m

Currency weakens for sixth consecutive day to hit record low at 181.25 vs dollar

Ukraine defied Moscow’s demand that its forces lay down arms before dawn on Monday

In Chinese market, Pakistani pine nuts mean a veritable luxury

He was speaking at an awareness drive of the scheme held in Faisalabad on Monday

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