Business

Current expenditures grow in double digits, highlighting problematic areas of the fiscal framework

OPEC expected to start trimming output after meeting on Dec 6

Benchmark index decreases 0.01% to settle at 40,869.28

SECP’s obligations under the FATF action plan include identifying and assessing terror-financing risks

Minister says inquiry will be conducted into notices sent to small shopkeepers

Aviation secretary constitutes committee for preparing recommendations

Province charges 1.15% development cess on all LNG imports

It will have better oversight, will help turn around loss-making companies

Ufone adds the highest number of broadband users

In partnership with local dealer, German company will assemble Amarok, Transporter T-6, Caddy and Skoda

Allows import of cotton from Afghanistan to bridge shortfall

Although Saudi Arabia has released $1b, its impact will be reflected next week

Benchmark index decreases 1.32% to settle at 40,874.03

Says decision has been taken keeping in view commercial viability of the branch

Punjab Finance Minister calls the province's investment climate better than Pakistan’s

Agriculture minister says minimum price issue will be resolved soon

Stakeholders say sudden policy changes send negative signals to investors

Identifies real-time trending topics by gaining insights, conducting analysis

Tajikistan envoy says electricity will be provided to Pakistan at cheap prices

It is equipped with features like artificial intelligence, data analytics

ECC defers decision on providing $82.6m to Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund

Increase in interest rate will lead to a rise in NPLs of banks

Officials say 'substantive progress' has been made on the bailout package

Smuggling booms due to weak rial following crippling US sanctions

KSE-100 index increases 66.47 points or 0.16% to settle at 41,419.24

'Prime Minister Imran Khan was eager to promote Pakistan’s exports'

Says current level is around 15%, which is targeted to increase to 25% in next five years

Chamber official says local gas being supplied at tariffs equal to RLNG rates

APTMA Punjab chief questions delay in issuance of notification despite PM’s commitment

Currently, only 21% of country’s adult population is in the financial ambit

Cabinet body asks PM aide, FBR chief to meet and seek views of millers

Last month, the rupee strengthened after Saudi Arabia agreed on a $6-billion assistance package for Pakistan

Events were attended by leaders of the industry as well as the not-for-profit sector and public sector officials

Findings come three years after the country introduces some of the world's toughest legislation on issue

SBP spokesman reveals Riyadh will release another $2b in next two months

Wrongdoing includes personal use of company money, under-reporting his pay

Benchmark index decreases 307.98 points to settle at 41,352.77

This way country can cash in on the opportunities arising from the BRI

Investors who buy when everyone is selling will enjoy long-term benefits

Country’s current GCI position is the second lowest in South Asia

Gas import can be avoided as much as possible if country has alternatives

If not utilised, young minds can create serious problems for any country

Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting to defend a draft deal agreed with the EU

Some have set no age limit; work experience condition also varies

Malik Shahid Saleem said Central Asia was a huge market and Pakistan ought to explore new trade avenues in the region

Meeting discusses how to fast-track digitalisation of financial services

MSCI announcement, confirmation of Saudi fund release influence index movements

IT expert suggests self-security measures to prevent loss of consumer information

Sub-sector expects 25% growth annually if govt accepts its proposals

Fund’s proposals aimed at steep fiscal adjustment that will stifle economic growth, increase inflation