Business

Cost of sales rose which squeezed profit margins

Expands the tax base by bringing insurance sector under PRA

Step taken to generate additional minimum revenues of Rs20 billion

Rupee’s depreciation has left devastating impact on businesses, particularly those relying on imports

These were on account of circular debt and food subsidy

ECC approves to supply subsidised gas to five sectors that will cost taxpayers Rs63.5 billion

This is the third appointment for investment portfolio as FDI remains markedly lower in Pakistan

Forms working group to fine-tune charter of proposed institute

Latest devices set a new bar by which all 2018 smartphones will be measured

Benchmark index decreases 104.19 points to settle at 36,663.38

High-ups of media and technology industries have already withdrawn from the event

ECC approves supply of subsidised gas to five export-oriented sectors

Officials from two countries discuss expanding rail connections, providing relief on trade of food items

'Many Iranian companies and entrepreneurs displayed their products in the expo'

The bank has achieved sustainable growth in its financing portfolio

Points out that the installed capacity of solar and wind power across the world had increased o

Understanding between two sides was going to expire today

Decision comes after allegations that terminals are getting a higher rate of return

Survey shows majority of firms reported growth in domestic sales, exports

Stockbrokers meet finance minister, blame high taxes for market’s downturn

Chairman says PM’s housing vision can be achieved at a cost of up to $50b

FBR had sent drafts of SROs for increase in regulatory, additional customs duties

Under the agreement, surplus produce will be exported to China

Price being revised due to rise in power generation cost and net hydel profit payment

Issues notices to nearly 340 potential dodgers without doing proper profiling of cases

Market talk suggests currency will settle between Rs135 and Rs140 by mid-Dec

Foreign ministry spokesperson says loans under CPEC account for a low proportion

China's Ambassador says his country is growing frustrated in trade talks because of conflicting signals

Benchmark index decreases 2% to settle at 36,767.57

Economies need to look for infinite and less harmful sources
of energy

They will not cost much, but will help build a platform for higher growth

Govt faces daunting task of arresting the runaway deficit

Offshore, TAPI pipelines will not only bring gas, but will also open markets

China will understand an economically strong partner will be better than the one always in need of help

Pakistan Railways also planning to increase the number of freight trains from 10 to 15

'Higher US interest rates draw foreign capital away'

Concern about country’s macroeconomic indicators keeps investors cautious

FPCCI signs MoU with JUW for establishing industry-academia linkages

The fund cut its outlook for global GDP growth by 0.2 percentage point

Industry made profit by charging farmers high prices

Economic concerns, rupee depreciation take toll on investor sentiments

Pakistan’s palm oil imports rose 23% in the first half of 2017-18

Political instability hits Pakistan’s economy hard

Assures businessmen FBR will start releasing tax refunds in November

Participation in project to facilitate successful implementation of crown prince’s vision

3,500 individuals approached FBR in previous scheme, but failed to meet formalities in time

Finance minister rejects US assertion that country facing economic woes owing to CPEC debt

Yuan has fallen more than 8% against dollar since end of April 2018

Latest smartphone features world’s first rear quad camera

Part of the reason that Pakistan found itself in this situation is Chinese debt, says US State Dept spokesperson