Business

Minister says Punjab lacks investment in the sector

Those on the list include large taxpaying companies and individual taxpayers

PM gives two weeks to FBR to take steps showing it is serious to curb corruption

Other provinces will gain as their population rises in sixth census

Expected rise in Pakistan’s workforce in Qatar, Saudi Arabia will lead to higher remittance inflows

K-Electric CEO fears deal’s failure will hurt investor confidence in Pakistan

RCom shares plunge in latest twist between battling tycoon brothers

Trading proceeds at lower volumes in parts of East Asia due to Lunar New Year holiday

ECC directs Ministry of Energy to prepare plan for supply of 740MW of electricity and 170 mmcfd of gas

SC-constituted committee discusses financial plans of Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project and Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project

It will empower taxmen to confiscate properties held in names of people other than owners

Campaign will start from Britain, move to European and Gulf nations

High taxes, policy issues blamed for recent closure of factories, widespread layoffs

Govt has slashed the cess rate to 0-50% for different sectors

Best option is to seek loan on govt's terms, Asad Umar tells Economic Advisory Council

WB says country suffers $12b loss annually; new dams won't address pressing water security issues

OPEC supply fell in January by the largest amount in two years

Benchmark index increases 1.22% to settle at 41,614.39

Affirms short-term sovereign rating at 'B' at the same time

In a high interest rate scenario, stock market provides vital avenue to raise capital to fuel business and job growth

Implementation of policies, however, is very slow as hurdles in the way are gigantic

Innovation economy should be built through clusters of tech-driven talent pools

Trade problems mainly caused by narrow manufacturing base, reliance on low-value processed products

Focus is required on training the workforce to boost industrialisation

Premier terms it inappropriate to shift additional burden of gas prices to consumers

Rally supported by inflows from Saudi Arabia and UAE, foreign buyers, interest rate hike

PM adviser offers support, says China and Japan willing to help

Cabinet gives approval as aircraft engines, propellers have expired

The plant was shut down for inspection on Jan 5

Dr Ishrat Husain insists no concession is being provided to Chinese setting up power plants

This way country can reduce its massive trade deficit, says central bank

Govt stops Sui gas firms from cutting connections

Lender plans to bring reforms in tax administration, tax policy simultaneously

Beijing offers to increase imports of US agricultural, energy and manufactured goods

Pakistan ranks third in the world with a donkey population exceeding 5 million

Celebrating six years of safe continuous operations

In an effort to facilitate investors and contribute to creating a conducive environment for the business community

Going up from 238.21 points in the prior week to 242.14

Economic data shows that the positive impact of recent stabilisation measures has started to emerge gradually

Its chairman meets PM who highlights measures taken to enhance ease of doing business

New govt measures, however, may lead to accelerated economic and investment activity

Asks brokers to reach out to wider investor base by setting up branches

This is in addition to the Rs25b gas subsidy for textile, other export-focused sectors

It is losing money on rent of two grounded ATR airplanes which are on dry lease

Rises 7.2% due to increase in prices of utilities, medicines, expansionary fiscal policy

Revision had been due since July 2017; govt likely to get additional Rs5b revenue

Money to provide Islamabad breathing space till desired macroeconomic stabilisation

Shehbaz retracts on FIA probe after ex-PM's opposition

Mohammad bin Salman's visit was earlier scheduled for Feb 16

Benchmark index increases 0.77% to settle at 41,112.71