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In Pakistan, stage set for accumulation of stocks by value hunters
If Pakistan moves out of FATF grey list, it will boost sentiment of foreign investors
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Cheaper electricity in winter - how and why?
If consumption in winter increases, power cost can come down
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Pressure builds on PTI govt to loosen purse strings
Current account surplus is achieved at cost of living standards, employment
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Distributors urge FBR to reduce WHT to 0.25%
Say if 2.5% WHT imposed, they will wind up their businesses
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Pakistan’s FATF compliance poor: APG report
Mutual Evaluation Report of the Asia Pacific Group says Pakistan compliant with only one of 40 recommendations
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PTI govt decides to promote Islamic banking in Pakistan
Tasks SBP with formulating seven-year plan within two months
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PM invites US business tycoons to invest in Pakistan
Imran asks them to attend Global Business Leaders Conference to be held in Pakistan this year
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In Ireland: Corporation tax receipts to rise
Ireland to base its budget on assumption that UK will leave EU without a separation deal
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Entrepreneurship guru highlights the challenges of running a family business
Paul Kewene-Hite, an award-winning professor from New Zealand, sheds light on topic at Karachi seminar
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Punjab govt to set up industrial zone in Lahore
It will provide safe environment for industries in urban areas
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In Pakistan, paper cone-makers demand hike in prices
Say large industries quote rates that offer almost no profit margin
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KSE-100 jumps 962 points as confidence rises
Volumes surge significantly; index finishes all five sessions in green
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SBP governor stresses rapid digitisation of payments
Reza Baqir says heavy reliance on cash hinders financial, economic development
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Shamshad Akhtar refuses to join Imran's cabinet
May have differences over portfolio of special assistant on public-private partnership
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Pakistan approves tax relief for Gwadar port, free zone
Decides to make legislative changes before PM’s departure to China
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US importers stockpile cheese as tariffs on EU loom
New duties can slash US imports of EU cheese by 30%, jack up prices across country
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PayPal becomes first member to exit Facebook's Libra Association
Says it will forgo further participation in group, focus on its own core businesses
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SOEs becoming profitable: Zaidi
Due to better policies introduced by the government says Minister for Maritime Affairs
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FBR to launch tax campaign
To get industrial and commercial consumers registered for income tax
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Rupee stable against dollar
After the SBP let the rupee depreciate massively in the inter-bank market following agreement with IMF
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Britain, EU need new Brexit draft in week to avoid delay or chaos
If deadline not met, Johnson will have to request extension or see Britain quit without deal
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PM prioritises PSM revival
Says neglect of the institution was tantamount to injustice to the nation
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Farmers need level playing field to compete globally
Recommendations for boosting agri-sector include subsidies, tax break, support price
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Experts invited to Egypt’s Agri-Research Centre
Move aimed at exploring opportunities in agriculture, exchange of research
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Exporters lament delay in release of tax refunds
FBR had promised to clear refund claims within 72 hours
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PTCL directed to prepare surcharge slabs for consumers
Company seeking surcharge, though release of bills has been delayed
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Cotton production likely to miss target by wide margin
May partially impact national economic output that is estimated to remain below 3%
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FBR notice seeking 18-year-old tax details shot down
SC says board did not send its notice to company within five years
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Market watch: KSE-100 extends gains, rises 281 points
Benchmark index increases 0.86% to settle at 33,033.32 points
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Airline bankruptcies surge, leaving rivals vying for planes
Year 2019 sees collapse of India's Jet Airways, British travel group Thomas Cook
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India central bank makes fifth rate cut, slashes growth forecast
RBI to cut repo rate to 5.15%, lowest since March 2010
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Dubai seeks investment to bolster flagging economy
Emirate's vital property, tourism and trade sectors have weakened in recent years
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Oil edges up but still set for big weekly loss on demand worries
Weak US services sector, jobs growth data add to worries about global oil demand
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Focus on e-commerce
The new policy encourages a shift from cash-based transactions to digital payments
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Easing collections: Punjab to launch ePay mobile app
To facilitate the public and improve country’s revenue collection
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Farmers urge govt to declare agri-emergency
Say erratic weather has ruined cotton, rice and corn crops
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K-P to provide grants for tourism boost
Will allow locals to set up their own guest houses
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Egyptian firms keen to invest $1b in Pakistan
Express interest in energy sector, PM’s housing project
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Pakistan’s first export, import bank may start operations in 2020
Exim Bank will give boost to exports, provide risk-free environment
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Govt projected to add Rs19.3tr to public debt in 5 years
Ministry of Finance figures show debt will remain at unsustainable levels
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High tax burden leads to closure of industrial units
Exporters criticise govt’s business policies that make refunds difficult
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Experts believe inflation will fall to single digit
Also foresee 50bps cut in benchmark interest rate in next monetary policy
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NA panel defers vote on union activities curb bill
Takes exception to reasons cited to suppress labour rights at Pakistan Mint
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PM, COAS try to assuage frayed nerves in business circles
Body comprising traders announced to 'amicably' resolve issues with NAB
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Oil slips towards $57 as economic gloom weighs
Hopes US, China will make progress in resolving trade spat lend support
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves dip $724m to $7.7b
Central bank cites debt repayment as reason for decline
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Market watch: KSE-100 rises 389 points as volumes hit 2019 high
Benchmark index gains 1.2% to settle at 32,752.26 points
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Turkey fines Facebook $282,000 over privacy breach
Violation of data protection laws which affected nearly 300,000 people
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Uber launches app aimed at connecting workers with businesses
The app, called Uber Works, has started operating in Chicago
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Business innovation: K-P startup set to make waves
National Incubation Centre is mentoring several new businesses in Peshawar