Business

31km Jamani-Shorkot portion will cost Rs8.83 billion

Stresses need to increase the organisation’s revenues

Pharma industry calls on PM to sign summaries sent by drug committee

Believes province will be able to collect more taxes as it is closer to consumers

Minister asks provinces to make presentations on economic zones

Will address disparities due to small banking footprint in Balochistan

As a percentage of GDP, the deficit rises to 4% compared to just 1.7% in FY16

Company is compelled to take loans as clients delay payments for fuel supply

Senate panel questions government’s strategy of acquiring new loans

Benchmark index falls 217.66 points to end at 45,418.70

However, the International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

Committee expressed its reservations over closure of 40% industry

Various matters related to Ministry of National Food Security and Research and its allied departments were discussed

Country trying to move from reliance on exports and state investment to demand-driven economy

Move meant to aid business community extract maximum advantage from mega project

Development comes after their failure to start exploration and production activities

Retail markets incorporating the increase, challenges for companies to continue

China Harbour Engineering Company, based in Pakistan, has shown its interest in investing in Sindh’s transport sector

Petroleum ministry says summary has been sent to relevant quarters

Says projects with 3,600MW capacity would be completed before election year

Rollover of Rs47 billion circular debt, tax exemptions on key project among pending issues

Benchmark-100 Index rises 1,113.15 points to end at 45,636.36

Revelation raises ethical questions whether he could serve both countries at the same time

Initiative is aimed at enabling the business community of the province to better engage Chinese investors

'TDAP will work towards increasing international market access for Sialkot-made products'

However, the International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

Officials say enterprise is a strategic asset and vital for defence industry

Petroleum minister says 5.2tr cubic feet of gas added during PML-N’s tenure

Benchmark-100 index rises 185.77 points to end at 44,523.21

Country pours in $1.186b, up 11% year-on-year

May not result in major price war since demand in south is increasing

Three of the pipelines are spread across different areas of Karachi

Higher numbers of foreigners are now visiting Pakistan; Europeans top of the list

Government books Rs64b as non-tax revenue in 2016-17 after earlier placing the same amount as earnings in 2014-15

Without checks and balances, any regulatory reform will be crippled

Increasing currency in circulation has caused worst kind of inflation 

May be a victory for govt, but would hurt us in the long run

Preference for economic window dressing harms public welfare

Country is not in sync with the rest of the world as far as its policies are concerned

Political uncertainty continues to guide market in the red

SEPA official says it will serve notice to more units within a week or two

Industry reps urge digitalisation of all regulatory processes to reduce corruption, enhance efficiency

Borrowing spree indicates overall deficit to be more than revised target

Says promoting SMEs will reduce poverty, help recover from economic problems

Censures stakeholders for blocking progress on tax reform

Says govt has failed to achieve targets for FY17, broaden the tax base

Decision comes after one-day depreciation in Pakistani currency

Officials failing to meet goals removed from positions

CCI chief further appealed SMEDA officials to simplify documentation processes of SMEs

The SPI for the lowest income group decreased 0.24%