Business

Say banks reluctant to issue export forms for trade with Turkey via cargo train

Disbursements for Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar scheme increase Rs38 billion

Traders decry harassment from tax-collecting authorities

Govt fails to get NOC for gas supply to PSM’s new subsidiary

Petroleum committee seeks reasons for delay in imports at time of gas shortage

Benchmark index sheds 325.59 points to settle at 45,082.3

Both contracts trading at their highest since late November

Central bank gives no reason behind the decrease

Levies will discourage shift to electric vehicles as opposed to trend in world

Despite administrative measures, govt fails to control runaway imports

Says cryptocurrency has 20% share of store of value market

SBP has injected $1.2 billion into the inter-bank market to defend the rupee

Ink agreements to set up industrial units in province

The two sides discussed matters pertaining to mutual cooperation in water and hydropower sectors

However, expresses concern over slight rise in sugar rates

SBP amends regulations to improve inflow of foreign exchange

Takes decision as banks lend money at high rates for laying gas pipeline

Following the hike in sales tax to 17%, the tax on feed will rise by Rs900 per ton

Benchmark index adds 17.05 points to settle at 45,407.89

Group of oil producers projected to struggle to reach target

Viscosity-level lubricants with API SN and SP ratings will be available at all 35 PROTON dealerships nationwide

Dismisses bureaucracy pressure to hire inexperienced candidate for technical job

Textile industry says planned move will dent exports, widen trade deficit

The rupee had been on the downtrend since hitting a 22-month high

Brent crude rose 50% last year and has rallied so far in 2022

Assures businessmen of providing full support to lift exports

Improvement comes on back of rise in loans, lower delinquencies: SBP report

Food minister says Pakistan can export citrus fruit, rice, mango and vegetables

It will help address grievances of traders

Industries ministry attributes lack of interest to limited market for such vehicles

High official dismisses possibility of cyberattack

The index is based on 27 variables

Sector sells 4.59m tons against 4.79m tons in same period of last year

Benchmark index adds 503.95 points to settle at 45,390.84

Expert projects healthtech, edtech, fintech will attract foreign investment in 2022

Group of oil producers unlikely to change course given current price outlook

High official denies possibility of cyberattack

Consumer prices jump 36% in Dec 2021 against same period in 2020

Also aid Pakistan in starting export of locally produced phones

Current plans would see it raise its February production

Association asks OEMs to pass on 10% earnings to vendors

Bostan says SBP injected $2.5b into inter-bank market as importers needed dollars

Mini-budget likely to rein in imports, curtail trade deficit

Data showing factory activity picked up last month

Increase in demand for gas is attributed to the demand from domestic and fertiliser sectors

Govt urged to review tax proposals as they will dent agri-sector earnings

Investment will go to areas of infrastructure, housing, water management

Analysts expect demand for iPhones to remain strong in 2022

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 290.82 points to settle at 44,886.89

Infection rates are on rise globally, restrictions are being introduced in several countries