Business
More News
-
PM directs timely completion of power projects
Premier will perform onsite visits of all ongoing projects
-
CASA-1,000 project: Central, South Asia to finalise contract for converter stations
Ministers will meet in Paris this month to award contract to a European company
-
FBR to tighten noose around flour mills evading Rs15b taxes
Almost all mills claim to directly or indirectly procure wheat from growers to evade 6.5% WHT
-
Karachi, the most expensive city to live in
Lahore is the cheapest city in the country, reveals the SBP's Inflation Monitor June 2016 survey
-
Intellectual property: Commerce ministry keen to represent Pakistan at WIPO
Says trade-related matters should be kept under right domain
-
International tribunal asks Agility to compensate Pakistan for legal costs
Company had accused FBR of infringing intellectual property rights
-
More than one million tourists visited northern areas of Pakistan this season
Growth of 25% witnessed during current season, says official
-
To spur the economy: Planning minister stresses on bolstering regional ties
Says it is the only way country can achieve aims of Vision 2025
-
Pakistan's 3G/4G users doubled to 29.53 million in FY16
Overall broadband subscribers amounted to 32.41m
-
Default on payments: Exploration company seizes working interest of partner
It was agreed that SSGC and PEPL would continue to hold discussions to finalise a draft of the agreement
-
Market watch: Index dips for fourth successive session
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 56.49 points
-
OGRA has no role in CNG price determination
Market forces are setting retail prices, say industry players
-
Pakistan wants cut in customs duty on 35% of tariff lines
Under the fast-track category of the plan, tariffs may be brought down to zero
-
Gold outshines stock market, other assets in 2016
Brexit and Federal Reserve’s delay in increasing interest rates have made investors switch to safe-haven assets
-
Pakistan-IMF ties: A chequered history
Pakistan has availed 16 programmes of IMF yet the relationship has been far from smooth
-
Production Level: Secretary shares progress on cotton
Production Level: Secretary shares progress on cotton
-
Appreciation: FPCCI lauds govt’s initiatives
Appreciation: FPCCI lauds govt’s initiatives
-
Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 104.3/104.5 in the inter-bank market
-
market watch: Index tumbles again amid selective participation
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index falls 169.06 points
-
Nielsen Global Survey: Consumer confidence steady in Apr-Jun
Index stands at 104, but respondents’ sentiment towards the economy changes slightly
-
Rice exports: PM Office awaits input of finance ministry
Country is aiming to increase exports from $2 billion to $3 billion.
-
Companies Bill 2016: SECP clarifies stance on regulating real estate
Says provision restricted to companies that run real estate as principal business
-
Foreign exchange: SBP’s reserves up 0.13% week-on-week
SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased $24 million to $18,061 million
-
With PSX rally, mutual funds give good returns
Lakson Equity Fund gave 12.19% return, second only to NAFA Stock Fund
-
Renowned eatery brand accused of tax evasion
FBR officials say company is maintaining 19 undeclared bank accounts
-
Pakistani, Chinese firms to manufacture glass tubes
Joint venture will benefit pharma companies in research activities
-
Govt clears Lahore-Sialkot motorway link worth Rs52.7b
Also gives green signal to Rs26.7b PhD scholarship programme
-
CNG stations in Sindh will set their own prices from Aug 6
Filling stations will also sell gas in litres instead of kilogrammes
-
IMF clears payment to Pakistan in 3-year programme
Development comes in wake of PM’s remarks Pakistan was ready to move forward without further IMF support
-
7 steps to become an employer of choice
Develop talent, from ordinary to great
-
Indian business leaders hail landmark tax reform
India's GDP expanded 7.6 percent in 2015-16, making it the fastest-growing major economy in the world
-
On subsidised prices: Farmers given poultry units
For treatment of hens, the farmers were registered
-
Benazir income support programme: Setting up social safety nets
Asia-Pacific Social Protection (APSP) Week held at Asian Development Bank (ADB)
-
Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
In 2013-14, the reserves, however, swelled more than 50%, thanks to IMF
-
Bid to acquire WorldCall Telecom withdrawn
Negotiations for offer ended inconclusive, says stock exchange filing
-
market watch: Index closes in red as investors remain cautious
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index falls 171.17 points
-
Corporate corner: Infinix Mobility launches Hot S Smartphone, noise-cancelling earphones
The company also introduced its new Android User Interface called XOS
-
Infrastructure needs: Experts push for water conservation
Speakers note that resources are depleting fast
-
Expanded lube-oil blending plant: Hi-Tech Lubricants starts commercial production
News well-received by investors as company’s share price surged by 5%
-
Piling debt: PSO receives Rs293b by power sector companies
It supplied inventory worth Rs308b during last 16 months
-
Trade relations: Shandong chamber keen to enhance ties with KCCI
Chinese delegation expresses interest in frequent b2b meetings to strengthen trade ties
-
Planning Commission working on ‘ad-hoc basis’
"I will decide only after getting clarity on reporting lines and job description," Chief Economist Dr Nadeem Javaid
-
Lahore realtors jittery following FBR valuations
Agents say their ‘bread and butter’ has been put in jeopardy
-
Infrastructure projects receive enhanced bank financing
Private banks hold 62% share in total outstanding portfolio
-
Govt plans to adopt new crude price benchmark
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources is seeking to replace the Lower Zakum spot price with the Das
-
“Selfie Expert”: OPPO Pakistan launches F1s with 16MP frontcamera
Priced at Rs29,999, the F1s has taken the selfie revolution to greater heights and an even wider range of consumers.
-
Govt’s borrowing record tumbles
The federation’s debt increased from Rs16.96 trillion to Rs19.1 trillion by the end of the 2015-16 fiscal year
-
FBR notifies property valuation rates for 16 cities
With effect from July 31, WHT rates will range from 1-4% while CGT rates will range within 5-10%
-
Extension in GSP Plus status: EU seeks progress report on compliance with UN conventions
Officials say EU alarmed by rising cases of honour killing in Pakistan
-
Poultry sector demands subsidy of Rs20 per kg
PPA says it fears 50% of farms may close due to high costs

















































