Business

China has eliminated tariffs on 313 tariff lines of Pakistan's export interest

Previously, companies could enter the industry only through joint ventures

Company will help revive sick industrial units

Companies were found copying trademark of another firm

Planning minister says SEZs are govt's top priority

Commences commercial operations with investment of over Rs5m

Has also decided to introduce new ratio, tax evaluating software across the province

World Bank downgrades project as Punjab fails to meet environmental goals

Benchmark index increases 683.98 points to settle at 43,207.05

Investors look towards prospects of improved global growth

Secretaries’ committee decides on excluding those already availing additional allowances

Sales fall 40% to around 15,200 units in first half

Move aimed at preventing gas theft, reducing losses

The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank increased 0.12% on a weekly basis

Negotiating teams of both sides remain in close communication

Gas utility reported fresh drop of 35-40 mmcfd in supply from the fields

Price fall reflected decline in international rates

Manufacturers stress environment-friendly products provide enhanced market access

Move comes after increase in sugarcane prices; cabinet members concerned

Finance division claims govt’s extensive measures helped economy move progressively along adjustment path

Govt sends last progress report to the global finance watchdog

MSCI's gauge of equity indices in 49 countries hit an all-time high

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

Benchmark index increases 1,165.5 points to settle at 42,523.07

SAPM on national security says the govt's focus is on completion of CPEC

Committee will develop a strategic plan and roadmap for 5G technology in Pakistan

Prices will be reduced despite limited wheat availability, high cost

Minister laments Pakistan has become net food-importing nation

Exporters find no transport vehicles to send goods to the port

Govt added Rs5.7tr in one year as revenues fell short of expenditures

Industry official says govt has agreed to end signature bonus for LPG supply

Says LEAs have also been unable to combat smuggling of Iranian petroleum products

Constitutes negotiating committee after experts termed earlier price economically unviable

Committee informed 70mmcfd gas to be added to SSGC system this month to overcome shortage in Sindh

According to FBR sources, 9,880 of these people are based in Lahore

Benchmark index decreases 1.31% to settle at 41,357.57

Market value of the oil company falls to $1.8tr from peak of $2.06tr on Dec 12

Tweets by Trump, Iran's foreign minister appear to signal a period of calm

PM Imran formally approves Rs7 billion relief package for USC

But rejects internal currency movement restriction over govt objections

Directs field formations to ascertain causes behind poor WHT receipts

Pakistan's auto industry on bumpy ride due to depreciation of rupee against US dollar and a high interest rate

Businessmen fear massive foreign orders can be cancelled

Board chairman accused of spending millions on meetings, travel expenses

Permission limited to testing purpose only on non-commercial basis

Macroeconomic stabilisation policies spark supply, demand-side pressures

MNAs express resentment over pending schemes in their constituencies

First ship carrying 3,900MT cargo docks

Benchmark index increases 608.23 points to settle at 41,904.47

Earlier, Brent reached its highest since September while WTI rose to its strongest since April