Business

Country director discusses energy, economy issues with PM Abbasi

The businesspeople have sent a clear message — the economy is close to a point of no return

Market rumours suggest the move is part of IMF’s conditions for another bailout package

Investment in government securities have remained the prime driver behind investments growth

The events were attended by ambassadors, diplomats and high government officials

New line commences production at Karachi plant, taking overall capacity to 9.35 million tons

Delegation will leave for Moscow on December 20 to pave way for closer ties

Top banks had invested Rs126b in equities, mutual funds by Sept 2017

A notification in this regard was issued by the Revenue Division of the Federal Board of Revenue

Say it will allow industries to maximise business benefits

Senior official says lack of value-addition hurting competitiveness

Will hear issues of regulatory duty, rupee depreciation among others

Index’s downfall to continue till general elections, says brokerage house

Pasha warns lender could exploit situation by asking to cut back on CPEC size

Benchmark index loses 261.93 points to end at 38,383.97

Under CPEC Long-Term Plan, bilateral trade could see usage of renminbi

Punjab fears slowdown in the flow of resources from the Centre

It is likely to bring down prices which will help both people and the economy

Highlights giant strides country has made; says big business groups have to step forward

Pakistan is moving away from oil to coal and LNG-based plants

Countries that have benefitted from free trade have first liberalised economy unilaterally

LCCI says rupee’s weakness adding to the country’s economic woes

Envoy informs exhibitors about Canadian import laws and regulations

Programme seeks to increase farmers’ income, help grow high-value crops

Creates a more collaborative franchise model by opening up ownership for local investors

Political concerns, macroeconomic indicators keep the index under pressure

Imports will become expensive, inflation will rise, pressure on forex reserves will ease

Compared to the corresponding week of previous year, the SPI for the combined income group rose 2.83%

. In the last few days, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4% of its value

LCCI chief says Pakistan has resources to become global market leader

Says criminal case needs to be registered against planning secretary, adviser development budget

Assures them of an environment conducive to business

No sustainable solution in sight as receivables soar past Rs300b

Social media and rumours combine to send stock market participants in panic mode

Country sees $207m of net foreign direct investment in November

Amid a weakening rupee, burden on Pakistan has increased further

Currency has shed 4.9% to the dollar in the past one week

Benchmark index gains 1.1% to end at 38,645.90

Production facility is result of Nishat Mills' joint venture with Korean company

FAO Representative said joint and collaborative efforts of the government and FAO have resulted in control

Khan said the government had always valued the business community

Official: SNGPL workers shift pipelines after 10:00pm owing to ongoing work on Bus Rapid Transport project

PFA DG says adulterated food increases the provincial health bill to Rs300 billion

Stresses reducing trade deficit with China and other countries

Open market has released a significant amount of dollars in inter-bank, says Bostan

Plans to bring all organisations promoting entrepreneurship on single platform

Court had dismissed the case, ordered petitioners to pay Pakistan $12 million for legal expenses

Agreement signed with Australian firm for procurement of plant

Company has invested more than $3.5b in expansion, says CEO

PTI chief assures business community that it will not be forgotten as elections approach