Business

Reject Petroleum Division proposal that gives priority to consumers across country

Rates increased despite govt allocating Rs6 billion for USC

He was made Boeing chairman two months ago in midst of crisis following airliner disasters

Bank president says NPLs are 38% of lending that may erode equity

PM welcomes interest, outlines ease of doing business reforms undertaken by govt

Competition Commission of Pakistan says it is a main raw material in pulp and paper production

E&P companies encouraged to find hydrocarbon reserves in high-risk areas

SBP governor says boards of banks with more diversity can play a more effective role in achieving objectives

Farrukh Hussain Khan might take around a month or so to assume charge

May impose additional taxes of around Rs150b to achieve collection target

Official steps down following pressure from investors after a string of setbacks

Benchmark index increases 0.80% to settle at 40,328.32

OPEC, Russia agree to continue cooperation to support the market

Senator says govt providing utility subsidised electricity, which has caused loss of Rs54b

Staff-level report reveals significant increase in power tariff from next month

Makes discoveries in wells located in Sindh, Balochistan

This will take total excess expenditure above approved budget to Rs392b in FY19

Industry says cost of urea production will rise after gas price hike

Balochistan govt intending to digitalise the transport sector

Consortium of international banks namely Credit Suisse, Mashreq Bank, Noor Bank to extend loan

Sees budget deficit soaring to 7.6%, introduces major changes in loan conditions

Cabinet members observe such test would be disadvantageous for candidates from backward areas

Departure comes as the planemaker struggles to win regulatory approvals for grounded jetliner

Benchmark index decreases 2.02% to settle at 40,008.29

Analysts say move is an indication of Beijing opening up after this month's mini deal with US

Prices hold near three-month highs on hopes of a US-China trade deal

It will help slow down debt flow, improve bill recoveries, reduce losses

Economy needs structural transformation that is a painful and enduring process

Industry got a number of incentives in past 11 years but exports fell

It will help achieve 7% economic growth without sparking twin-deficit crisis

Less stringent measures can be introduced for smaller companies or startups to help them raise capital

PTI geeks recommendations from all stakeholders within a week

SAPM Firdous says false claims were being made regarding hike in gas prices

SAPM Bukhari says the agreement will enable locals to work in 14 sectors of Japan

Measure is being seen as an alternative to provide employment to people involved in poppy cultivation

Hafeez Shaikh-led meeting discusses proposal to allow overseas Pakistanis to bring mobiles without duty

Even after SC passed the Hindu Marriage Act 2017, only Sindh managed to produce the rules of business for women

Gazprom will pay $2.9b settlement to Kiev to end legal dispute

Move comes as company faces higher costs from infrastructure and programmes

Political developments, tensions at Pak-India border drag KSE-100 down

May face shutdown if furnace oil supply remains suspended

Minister says it will exempt new vessels from sales tax and duties

Only one foreign investor submits documents amid uncertainty

Seek ministry’s intervention as two oil piers at KPT stop working

Islamabad also told to provide details of legal measures taken to regulate madrassas

Malaysian PM Mahathir says it is important for Muslim world to be self-reliant to face future threats

Will organise Look Africa exhibition in Nairobi in January

Predicts Chinese economy will grow 6.1% this year and 5.9% in 2020

Will invest Rs250 million in business expansion

Decision is subject to approval by apex regulator