Business

Denim segment is yet to escape Covid-19 triggered stress

Trials of two broad-leaved species will help promote agro-forestry

Commerce adviser discusses issues faced by sector, directs ministry to address them

Carmaker faced 55-60 non-production days in Apr-Jun quarter

New loans contracted to pay $10b maturing debt and cushion reserves

Trade groups are bracing for an escalation of the row in the autumn

Worries about impact of fresh virus outbreaks on businesses trigger profit-taking

MEPCO, LESCO rule out unannounced load-shedding, overbilling in their areas

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 29.41 points to settle at 37,607.62

China ordered US to close its consulate in Chengdu after US demand Beijing shut its Houston consulate

Public, private bodies may be empowered to curb money laundering and terror financing

Exhibitors will have a real-time experience of a trade show

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Move will help gain insights into effectiveness of complaint management

Fintech expert says AMA platform can help achieve financial inclusion

Industries ministry writes letter to SNGPL for gas supply at discounted rate

Expert says Covid-19 has negatively impacted horticulture supply chain

Significant growth indicates industries have resumed work after lockdown

Farmers engage in heavy buying following clarity about fertiliser subsidy

Development comes despite trade disruption due to Covid-19

IFIs will provide $750m financing for RISE programme

Consumers, except for K-Electric, will be given Rs4.5b relief in August and September

Benchmark index loses 226.4 points to settle at 37,578.21

Analysts predict correction in near term if recovery in fuel demand slows further

Central bank attributes increase to official inflows

Regulator takes decision despite lacking quorum due to absence of chairman, a member

Customs uncover million dollar tax scam revolving around the import of apples from Iran

Pak-Afghan trade was suspended for four months

In Pakistan, Emirates SkyCargo offers cargo capacity on 39 weekly flights

Programme to train potential and new exporters in order to make them successful

Winrock International is a recognised leader in the US and international development

To facilitate NAPHDA in providing advisory services for low-income housing projects

Surge in line with uptrend in global markets due to rise in virus cases

PC board gives nod to transaction structures

Policy can facilitate sector in varying ways such as small loans on soft conditions

Govt will facilitate low to middle-income groups in taking loans at subsidised rates

Move will attract local, foreign investment in renewable energy sector

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Imran Khan-led govt aims to explore new markets, encourage product diversification

Removal of additional customs duty makes jute industry cost-competitive

Sets aside concerns of ministry over validity of process

Assures wheat importers of positive steps in response to requests for fa-cilitation

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has announced a relief package for the construction sector

Wasa and LCCI given till Aug 15 to meet and draw up proposals so that necessary amendments could be made

Benchmark index gains 104.30 points to settle at 37,804.61

Committee asks officials concerned to take steps to prevent such incidents in future

Pak-Afghan border closure petition submitted by QCCI

In Brazil, 67% of women are unable to work remotely

Staff would be able to keep company-issued cellphones, laptops

Abdul Razak Dawood says duty drawback was neither an incentive nor a subsidy