Business

PM aide proposes exclusive economic zone for Korean companies

Govt lacks capacity to issue sovereign guarantee under IMF loan conditions

Pakistani furniture exporters would avail the opportunity to study latest designs of products

Cumulatively, the rupee has depreciated almost 49% since December 2017

Delegation head says businessmen see ample opportunities in different sectors

Four jets undergoing more intense test flights and static tests

New organisation will introduce paper-less bonds, provide banking services

Seeks proposals from chambers, trade bodies, general public

Total sales stand at 10.68m tons; power plants shift to RLNG

Figure reported by FBR is different from cash deposited in treasury

Move comes after rise in flour/bread prices apparently due to wheat scarcity

Top tax authority issues ‘corrigendum to circular’ to avoid possible litigations

Benchmark index falls 172.7 points to settle at 31,666.41

Increase in income tax liabilities dampens raise of 5-10% in salaries

Rupee depreciated almost 49% since December 2017

Quantum of hydel power share registers increase of about 600MW when compared with that of previous years

Unveils drafts of simplified income tax returns to address concerns

IMF official says lack of consistent policies has sparked challenges

Traders will not be required to collect CNIC copy on sale of over Rs50,000

Management blames political interference, unjust re-routing of flights

Many people shifting to two-wheelers after increase in car prices

They will focus on countries from where remittances stay low

CPI rises on back of surge in prices of housing, transport and food items

Increase attributed to official government of Pakistan inflows

Benchmark index falls 0.31% to settle at 31,839.11

Fall comes despite a bigger-than-expected decline in US inventories

Move marks major strategy shift to provide investors with a wider range of services

US President Donald Trump says Powell 'let us down'

The rupee strengthened against the dollar at Rs159.75/160.25 in the inter-bank market

Gilani stressed that Pakistan was looking for long-term and mutually beneficial relationship with China

Aims to support tech-driven start-ups and spur economic growth

The regulator increased the LPG price by Rs19.11 for an 11.8kg cylinder for the month

Minister seeks IFC’s help in enhancing private-sector investment

OICCI says govt loses Rs240b in tax revenue due to IPR violation

Official points to imports from China, hike in energy prices as main reasons

Investors await widely expected cut in interest rates by Federal Reserve

Say their demands, including fixed tax system, have not been accepted

Benchmark index rises 0.89% to settle at 31,938.48

Terminal operator Engro insists it will earn only $150m over 15 years

Vendors had started selling naan in the range of Rs12 to Rs15 in different cities – up from Rs10

The index for the group stood at 244.42 points against 243.85 points in the previous week

The IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee and let the currency move freely

Overall power generation rises 1.6% to 122,706GWh in FY19

Shoppers buying goods of more than Rs50,000 will have to provide CNIC number

NA committee approves amendment on foreign exchange regulations

Changes definition of resident individuals, will slap 5% penalty on property purchase with cash

Robust sales, higher finance income behind increase in earnings

Govt likely to allocate second LNG terminal’s spare capacity to market players

Benchmark index slips 76.11 points to close at 31,658.12

Brent crude, however, set for monthly fall of more than 3%