Business

Improved trade facilitation, digitalisation of procedures will be critical to reducing costs

In absence of inflation-led growth, it will be very hard to show economic progress

Crypto firms added to AML rules

Slowdown in industrial production due to third wave of Covid-19 to fuel lay-offs

Increase comes on back of surge in food prices

KSE-100 index decreases 445 points amid growing cases of coronavirus

Beijing eyes FMD free meat and dairy products for import

Indian financial markets struggle as world’s worst Covid-19 crisis engulfs country

Say closure of factories, businesses will have serious economic and social consequences

There has been growing retail and institutional investor acceptance of digital currencies

Says high taxes and capacity payments are contributing to rising circular debt

Looks to ease pressure on telecom networks for delivering high quality service

Reduction comes on back of limited flight operations, low jet fuel prices

Says govt will provide targeted, sustainable incentives to business community

Applicants applying for housing loans are being charged exorbitant processing fee

Consignment, routed through Afghanistan, consists of herbal medicines

Funding will help improve resource management for educational, health services

Revenue board collects Rs3.78tr in 10 months due to increased reliance on sales tax

Benchmark index falls 600.76 points to close at 44,262.35

Crude prices also come under pressure from slowdown in China’s factory activity growth

Profit rises on back of increase in sales volume, currency appreciation

Members will hold B2B meetings, explore joint venture opportunities

Strict restrictions in wake of rise in Covid cases hit consumer trust

Further gain in rupee, inflation may make exports uncompetitive

Discussion will take place on $500m loan during PM Imran’s visit next week

Cumulative revenue impact of the decision will be Rs4.8 billion

Drop comes due to contraction in sales and other income

Move aimed at improving ease of doing business in power sector

PIEDMC awards Rs8.5b contract

Privatisation minister reviews progress

Rupee strengthens against dollar

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Both crude contracts climb for third consecutive day

Benchmark index drops 196.01 points to close at 44,863.11

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Says economy showing signs of growth, but external support needed to maintain momentum

Bonds will not be encashed or redeemed after December 31, 2021

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs153.88 in the inter-bank market

Says reduction in virus cases will help govt consider easing curbs on businesses

Minister says 660kv HVDC Matiari-Lahore project will bring stability to system

Urges Seoul to invest in Pakistan as atmosphere is conducive for investment

Will allow hands-free driving in cars equipped with lane-keeping technology

Say increase will reduce economic and health costs of tobacco consumption

Stresses need for modern beekeeping techniques to improve honey quality

Power Division sought financing to pay first instalment to power plants

Delay in commencement of shipments due to impact of climate change

Says GDP per capita of Pakistan will be negative 0.2% in FY2020-21

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 233.75 points to close at 45,059.12

OPEC+ decided to stick to plans for phased easing of oil production curbs from May to July

CEO Jadon Niu shares his insights on what makes realme the fastest-growing smartphone brand in Pakistan