Business

Addressing the delegates at the second day of ‘Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit’ conference

Former president of FPCCI says at the soft launch of Faisalabad Expo-2019

General public will be offered shares on March 21-22 at Rs46.10 per share

Tariff increase proposed to meet revenue shortfall of gas utilities

Document will discuss options for increase in Pakistan’s economic growth

Adviser to PM meets ADB officials,  discusses economic priorities

So far, only one person has paid tax out of the targeted 152,000 accounts

Planning ministry wants to spend over Rs1 trillion under PSDP every year for next five years

OPEC may extend production cuts as demand is expected to go down this year

Fresh $1b deposit by UAE to be reflected in data next week

He is expected to hold summit with China's president later this month or in April

Benchmark index decreases 120.32 points to settle at 38,808.61

Etihad transported 17.8 million passengers in 2018 down from 18.6 million in the previous year

Aviation regulator says it has reviewed fleets of all domestic airlines

Will educate entrepreneurs regarding subsidised bank financing facilities available

It will increase share of renewable energy to 30% by 2030

NEPRA reserves judgement in petition to revise base tariff for recovery of Rs202b

Pak Suzuki Motors to pass on the impact of increased registration charges to non-tax filers

Law also covers offshore assets if owners are Pakistanis and assets are made by transferring money from Pakistan

IMF official says despite assistance from friendly countries, Pakistan needs aid package

Also plans to complete SME strategy by early April to boost sector

Committee on CPEC discusses splitting project into more phases; drop some sections

According to new gas slabs scheme approved by govt, gas companies charged more than double bills at every new slab

Claims it has made alternative arrangements to meet external financing needs

Benchmark index increases 32.44 points to settle at 38,928.93

Also plans to complete SME strategy by early April to boost sector, promote employment

Cumulatively, the rupee has lost 31.8% of its value in the last 13 months

PM Imran said the government was formulating a strategy to create an environment conducive for business

Power minister says open and competitive electricity market to be created

Draft targets transparency in foreign investment policies

Participating countries have already agreed on a transit fee of 49.5 cents per Million British Thermal Unit (MMBtu)

Body will hold and finalise negotiations for electricity export from Central Asia

Tells FBR chairman his organisation could not be reformed

Believes it will begin operation in 4 years, generate $200m in revenue

Imports show steep fall but exports remain sluggish despite subsidies for exporters

An ICT firm is in advanced talks to make investment, acquire a running company

Govt could not arrange funds for $10b worth of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams; ECC approves Rs2b Ramazan package

AJK biggest defaulter with outstanding sum in excess of Rs114b

Move is aimed at boosting foreign currency reserves, easing pressure on international payments

Export of crude from Venezuela goes down due to massive power outage

Benchmark index decreases 27.62 points to settle at 38,896.49

IATA sharply cuts its forecast for air cargo growth this year

Company plans 70 new electric models, lifts sales target to 22m vehicles by 2028

Hands over PMTF to Strategic Plans Division to turn around ailing unit

Reveals five-year strategy to boost economy of the province

Financing will go to expansion of hosiery production, new plant

Decline comes on back of slowdown in economy

Decides to offer better prices to companies operating in risky areas of Balochistan, K-P

Revises prices to reflect the impact of 10% federal excise duty

Overseas Pakistanis send home $14.35b in first eight months of FY19