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Dollar set to lose value in the open market
Central bank agrees to ease greenback shortage in the currency market using its own reserves, say dealers
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Pakistan’s gems and jewels exporters drool over CPEC
Look to take advantage, aim to boost exports to $5b in three years
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Saudi Arabia says oil market improving, agrees with Iraq on compliance with cutbacks
The two countries began taking steps towards detente in 2015 after 25 years of troubled relations
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Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months with hefty rises and falls on some occasions
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SPI rises 0.46% for the week ended October 19
Compared to the corresponding week of previous year, the SPI for the combined income group rose 2.21%
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Domestic debt continues to mount, reaches Rs15.4tr
Share of short-term loans increases to half of total borrowing
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Current account deficit widens 102% in Q1
Analyst, however, does not expect sharp decline in forex reserves
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Work on Diamer-Bhasha Dam to begin in 2018
WAPDA chief says water, energy resources vital for national security
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HBL's profit decreases to Rs1.6b
Consolidated profit before tax for this period is Rs18.8 billion, with earnings per share of Rs0.87
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Govt considers action against banks to gain access to data
To enhance tax base, FBR seeks information about account holders; banks refuse
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SBP lauds improved security's impact on economy
Deputy Governor Jameel Ahmad was addressing a delegation of the National Security and War Course 2017
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Punjab plans to tax medical practitioners
Will cover all services while broadening the tax net
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Digital printing will spark revolution in textile industry: LCCI
Foreign firms display products for joint ventures with local companies
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Fauji Fertilizer profit drops 13.5% to Rs3.2 billion
Company declares cash dividend of Rs1.5 per share
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Market watch: Positive streak continues as index rises past 42,000
KSE-100 index gains 529.82 points to settle at 42,087.89
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Envoy assures easy access to EU
He stressed the need for increasing bilateral trade between the two countries
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Attock Refinery profit surges 75% to Rs1.22b
Earnings per share increase to Rs14.33 from Rs8.17
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KAPCO’s earnings slip to Rs2.18b
Dip comes due to increased short-term borrowing
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POL’s profit rises 15% to Rs2.64b in Jul-Sep quarter
Increased production, higher prices propel net earnings
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US inflation hits eight-month high
Spike in gasoline costs was likely tied to Hurricane Harvey
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SPI falls 0.72%
SPI for the lowest income group decreased 0.69% compared to the previous week
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Rupee unchanged against dollar
In the long run the rupee has stood firm after experiencing extensive volatility
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Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim earns Rs518m in 3Q2017
Higher DAP sales, significant cost cuts contribute to higher profit
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Fee dispute delays start of second LNG terminal
PSO asked to divert its LNG cargo to the new terminal for kicking off work there
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Pakistan fails to achieve desired results from GSP Plus
Experts call for addressing challenges faced in global market
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Overbilling will not be tolerated, says Leghari
Calls for transparency and merit in hiring, promotion in power companies
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Govt takes $450m loan to prop up sliding forex reserves
This is the third commercial loan Pakistan has acquired from Credit Suisse in the past five months
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CDWP clears Rs178 billion Malakand Tunnel project
Tunnel will link Mardan, Malakand and Chitral; serve as a trade route with Central Asia
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Chinese food delivery startup raises $4 billion
China's food delivery companies have spent heavily to bring users on to their platforms
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Market watch: Stock market blossoms on positive investor sentiment
KSE-100 index rises 824.62 points to settle at 41,558.07
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Swedish PM opposes Macron call to slow trade deals
Macron argues that EU governments no longer have the popular support to negotiate trade deals
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London Stock Exchange says CEO Xavier Rolet to depart
Rolet joined LSEG in 2009 and since then, the company's market value has rocketed to nearly £14 billion
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%
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Ambassador calls for increased trade between Pakistan, Tunisia
Statement made at an event at Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Smes: UK commits to more support
Support will build capacity of bank to provide credit to SME
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LCCI slams FBR for slapping duty without consultation
Urges govt to withdraw the decision, saying it will hit exports
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Duty on car imports unlikely to generate much revenue
Industry believes import of new cars hardly enough to have any impact
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Govt stops OGRA from setting LPG prices
Forms committee of state-run LPG producers to determine fuel prices
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Punjab explores areas of collaboration with Indonesia
Minister suggests focus on SMEs and seminars
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Corporate result: Huge tax credit propels DG Khan Cement’s earnings
Cement manufacturer reports 58% higher profit at Rs2.73b
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Pakistan to bid for hosting fashion conference
Textile association hopeful of bringing the event to Islamabad in 2019
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Higher duty on cell phones to encourage smuggling
Experts see slim chances of increase in government revenues
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FDI soars 57% to $662m in first quarter of FY18
Chinese investments continue to pour in, stand at $430m
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Ishaq Dar wins kudos over ‘economic turnaround’
Federal cabinet condemns unprovoked Indian firing across LoC
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For 10 years, FBR fails to analyse data of telecom firms
DG says FBR has now overcome constraints, improved its system
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PSM to swap 5,774-acre land for Rs99b debt
SSGC, NBP conditionally agree to the deal which requires CCoP nod, Senate panel told
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US starts probe into PET resin imports from Pakistan, others
Commerce Department will make anti-dumping decision by March 5, 2018
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Market watch: Late buying helps bourse recover from early blows
KSE-100 index edges up 8.49 points to settle at 40,733.45
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Tokyo stocks close higher for 12th day in a row
Blue-chip Japanese exporters were higher, with Sony gaining 1.73 per cent and Canon advancing 0.84 per cent
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

















































