Business

Individuals consumed close to 63% of the total volume

Move aimed at ramping up domestic energy supplies to meet demand

Claims nation's financing gap is between $10 and $12 billion dollars

HBL's core domestic business continues on a strong trajectory, with steady growth in key drivers

Such a venture would be a positive step towards promoting Pakistani products in Qingdao

There is a dire need for chalking out a comprehensive plan to support foreign investment in the country

During the week, average prices of 15 items rose in a selected basket of goods,

SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange

Urges Planning Commission to devise a way barring all government functionaries from making unauthorized comments

It will promote transparency and efficiency; IT likely to create 1m jobs

Says deterioration in bank earnings, foreign currency market could dent financial stability

Chief executive says furniture sector can help boost exports

Washington threatens 25% tariffs on $200b in China goods

Profit-after-tax reported at Rs209.97m for April-June

Exports remain on recovery path with 9% increase

Industry in trouble as it is forced to pay the same fee to both explosives dept and Ogra

Benchmark index increases 0.41% to settle at 42,505.05

Earns Rs3.3 billion in the Apr-June 2018 quarter

Rate swells up to Rs1,800 per bag whereas dealers resort to hoarding

Suggests country should utilise its natural resources instead of seeking external help

Number of mobile broadband users reach 56.08 million

Work was to commence in May this year, but PML-N govt could not press on with the plan

Increase comes on back of higher sales and reduced tax

Following reports of Chinese loan, the rupee has appreciated against the US dollar.

Meant to help country finance LNG imports that have grown in recent years

Sahara small-ticket takaful plans to launch for the masses

The price rise came after a notification issued by OGRA about revised rates of the commodity

Senate panel informed about Iran's stoppage of power supply to Balochistan

Company’s stock jumped to 2.8 % to as high as $207.05

Move to confiscate funds in company's escrow account is aimed at securing rights of all investors and parties

Benchmark index decreases 1.12% to settle at 42,330.32

Central bank cites official inflows as reason behind the increase

The move comes as Seattle-based Starbucks faces a challenge from upstart Chinese company Luckin Coffee

The plant uses advanced and innovative technology for manufacturing and processing to ensure the highest quality

Academia is an important tool for boosting intellectual capital in the financial services industry, says NBP President

SBPhas maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange

Company close to carrying out seed’s trial; yield likely to double

Amounts to Rs1.28b for FY18, result in line with expectations

Earnings per share enhance to Rs12.39 compared to Rs11.64 last year

EPS shrinks to Rs3.99 for April-June quarter

Says focus on IT and start-ups can help create employment

Conducive policies are imperative for immediate revival and uplift of the economy, says PTEA chairman

Boards of power firms must have professionals having no vested interest

Asks Power Division not to take any adverse action until court decides on its appeal

PBS continues to use 2007-08 as base year for spending patterns

Benchmark index increases 0.23% to settle at 42,810

Impact of rise in international oil prices not passed on to the people

Academia and industry collectively needs to raise awareness about the advancements in modern agriculture

Urges Umar to honor his assurance to resolve the long-standing issue of the local business community

Says that the dam is a project of immense importance as it will store 1.2 million acre feet (MAF) of water