Business

FGPMA will own, manage and operate state-owned assets to generate revenue

Benchmark index advances 0.29% to settle at 47,628.26

Central bank cites no reason for decrease

Both benchmarks decline over 1% over demand concerns in US

Diesel increased by Rs2.54; LPG rate exceeds official rate of Rs160 per kg by Rs5

Move comes as the coronavirus pandemic has hastened a shift away from cash

Closes at Rs159.13 in the inter-bank market

Experts say global practices need to be incorporated for sustainable energy transition

Minister stresses govt is working to improve per-acre output of major crops

Company official seeks level playing field, stable demand from public and private sectors

Will organise exhibitions in Islamabad, Tashkent to promote export goods

Azhar appreciates agreement for €8.1m renewable energy project

Says youth can move forward on this front to bring socio-economic stability

Fear FBR’s discretionary powers will lead to corruption, harassment

Will file reference in court relating to bar on appointment of lawmakers as directors

Hike to be based on higher international prices

Foreign currency reserves soar to four and a half year high of $18.2b

Benchmark KSE-100 index crawls up 10.97 points to settle at 47,491.47

OPEC+ will now be able to extend deal to curb output until the end of 2022

Efforts to support taxpayers praised

Rupee weakens against dollar

Reviews progress on integration of retailers into Point of Sales system by FBR

Both sides set to sign transit trade agreement on July 15

Laments crop has suffered immensely from climate change, substandard seeds

Demand, however, remains 28% lower compared to peak recorded in FY18

Register 14-year high growth rate of 22%, stand at Rs19.8tr at end of FY21

Amount will be spent on sub-station, transmission lines

Recommends three schemes to ECNEC for further consideration

Maintains uptrend on back of government’s pro-growth policies

Had deferred approval due to observations made by SBP and FBR

Benchmark index rises 33.42 points to settle at 47,480.50

Surging Covid infections around the world kept some investors cautious

Register fastest growth since FY03 to amount to $29.4 billion

Closes at Rs159.36 in the inter-bank market

Bloc signed deals with Japan, India to coordinate projects linking Europe and Asia

SAPM on power says approval of NEP is an important development

Envoy emphasises close coordination between organisations dealing with power import

Drop in hydel generation has led to increase in furnace oil consumption

Goal can be achieved via port charges rationalisation, infrastructure development

Slashes rates on account of fuel cost adjustment for May 2021

Upgraded technology allows storekeepers to enhance sales, monitor stock

Urges ministries to take action against those involved in hoarding and cartelisation

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 116.37 points to settle at 47,447.08

Disrupted cities with masses living in deplorable conditions require urban planning

Importers of liquefied petroleum gas minted around Rs20b due to misuse of incentive

Spread of virus variants, unequal access to vaccines threaten global economic recovery

Pakistan’s exports register the highest-ever increase of 18% in fiscal year 2020-21 says PM aide

Current account deficit may pile pressure on currency in FY22

Studies suggest port city will be one of the most competitive connectivity hubs

Perplexing, irrational bureaucratic practices delay decision-making