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Petrol, diesel prices up by Rs1.77, Rs2 a litre
New petroleum prices will take effect from January 16 and be effective till January 31
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Higher disposable income spurs processed food industry
Average monthly spending on readymade food rose to Rs1,009 in 2013-14
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Curious case of Pakistan’s falling cotton production
Dream of doubling country’s cotton crop cannot be realised without restoring growers’ confidence.
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Analysis: Is PM’s textile package the answer to falling exports?
Package fails to address real issues of exports: low productivity, poor quality
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Tarbela extension project: fast-tracked to failure
Clock speed required for fast-tracked project leaves little room for planning
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Petrol price increased by Rs1.77 per litre
New prices to remain effective till January 31
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Executions may affect GSP-Plus status: envoy
Dutch diplomat says Netherlands ready to join CPEC, invest in Gwadar.
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Financial close: NTDC secures Rs18b financing for power transmission line
The 250km transmission line will be laid from Thar to Matiari
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EU-Canada trade pact: some key questions
Landmark pact has sparked a wave of debate in Europe
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The winter effect: ‘Government is making all-out efforts to improve gas supply’
Abbasi says measures are being taken to ensure uninterrupted supply
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Over 2008 financial crisis: Moody’s reaches $864 million settlement over inflated ratings
It had overvalued ratings of securities backed by subprime mortgages
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Energy-rich: K-P has 16 trillion cubic feet of gas deposits
Identifies 26 spots that have huge hydrocarbon reserves
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Aftermath: First winter showers hit business activities in Karachi
Industrial output drops to half, main wholesale markets stay shut
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Exploring minerals: Punjab signs agreement with German company
Chief minister says authentic data on province’s reserves will now be available
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Weekly review: Rollercoaster ride as index gains 0.4% week-on-week
KSE-100 index closed at 49,210.5 points
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Punjab considering another tax break for cinema owners
Will reduce rate in case tax holiday is not approved
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Winter supply: ‘Punjab’s gas provision massively improved’
SNGPL says Lahore receives sufficient resources for consumer needs
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Pakistan’s first deep-water terminal to be ready in April
It will accommodate mother vessels that can each carry up to 18,000 containers
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PM rejects proposal to set aside 1,200MW LNG plant
Project is expected to be completed after the end of govt’s tenure
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Fertiliser subsidy restored on PM's directive
Govt had withdrawn cash subsidy of Rs156 per bag of urea earlier this week
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Open-end: All equity funds to maintain at least 5% of net assets in cash
SECP wants compliance with this requirement by February 15
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Increasing exports:APTMA says results will be seen within 6 months
Appreciates Rs180-billion package given by govt
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Concern rises at fall in China’s exports
Decrease more than expected in December, fuels worry over Trump taking office
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Market watch: Stocks witness another correction
Benchmark KSE-100 Index decreases 306.52 points
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UN forecasts rising unemployment in 2017
Throughout 2017, global unemployment is expected to rise by 3.4 million
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Nintendo reboots with new Switch game console
The price of the Switch, a hybrid home console and handheld device, compares with the $299.99 in the US
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Export package: Dar urges exporters to fully exploit incentives
Minister says benefits will be available to exporters achieving increase of 10%
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Sugar mills face bankruptcies, says PSMA
The price of sugar is determined by market forces
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Challenges remain: PBC welcomes export package
Pakistan needs to focus on value-added exports to generate jobs and higher export earnings
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Corporate corner: Pakistan to take part in Heimtextil fair
Pakistani Ambassador in Germany Jauhar Saleem visited the fair on the first day
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Assistance: LCCI demands incentives for all export-oriented industries
Says similar concession announced for other sectors will boost economy
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Agriculture industry: Foreign companies to participate in Sindh fair
Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries and Agriculture Exhibition to be held on Jan 21-22
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Cash crop under threat: Textile ministry opposes new sugar mills in cotton zone
Cotton-sowing area has shrunk with better returns on sugarcane, higher sugar prices
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Turkish, Thai teams coming next week to negotiate FTAs
Agreements are expected to be signed in next three months
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Senior economist raises several questions regarding CPEC
Dr Bengali queries impact of tax exemptions to Chinese companies
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Afghanistan concerned over ‘sub-standard’ Pakistani products
Ministry official says quality of exports huge hindrance to increasing volume of bilateral trade
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India's Tata Sons appoints new chairman
Chandrasekaran replaces former chairman Cyrus Mistry who was ousted by Tata Sons
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Market watch: Profit-taking witnessed, but index surpasses 49,500
Benchmark KSE-100 Index registers increase of 145.42 points on Thursday
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Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan can jointly alleviate poverty from region: PM
Both countries agree to start physical work on CASA-1,000 power project
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Australia to help train 225,000 cotton farmers in Pakistan
Commits AUD0.5m to the project, supported by AUD2.4m from BCI Fund
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PM open to ferry service between Pakistan, Oman
Says it will provide affordable alternative source of transportation
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Joint venture: HUBCO increases stake to 47.5% in imported coal-fired project
Enhanced stake is estimated to help firm earn higher revenues
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Horticulture sector seeks share in Rs180b package
FPCCI hopes it will be able to persuade govt in the next few days
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Incoming support: Leather industry confident of increasing exports
Reaction comes after govt’s incentive package
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Trump says has turned over 'complete' control of business to sons
'My two sons, who are right here, Don and Eric, are going to be running the company'
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Use of divisible pool for CPEC unconstitutional: Sindh CM
Shah opposes allocation of 7% funds for security, development
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Market watch: KSE-100 gains 505.81 points, ends at new record high
Benchmark index registered an increase of 1.04% on Wednesday
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Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project: Consumers to bear Rs9b hit as cost goes up again
It will raise funds for Neelum-Jhelum hydroelectric power project whose cost is likely to rise to Rs500b
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World Bank revises Pakistan’s growth rate upwards to 5.2% in FY17
Development comes on back of infrastructure spending, reforms and low commodity prices.
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Car sales stand at 97,532 units in 1HFY17
Increase 14% year-on-year if sales under Punjab Taxi Scheme in 2015 are excluded

















































