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Protection of Economic Reforms Act: Change in law to bring down demand for US dollar
It will also help ease pressure on current account, reduce trade deficit
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Govt set to approve 6.2% GDP growth target for next year
APCC will approve macroeconomic framework and federal PSDP on Monday
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As prices decrease: Punjab sees ‘healthy’ wheat production
Farmers’ body says procurement drive needs to begin soon
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Minister assures of addressing grievances
Textile sector in Pakistan has an overwhelming impact on the economy and contributes 57% to the country’s exports
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Market watch: Foreigners again net buyers but KSE-100 decreases 260 points
Benchmark index falls 0.56% to close at 46,071.86
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‘CPEC has created opportunities for eliminating poverty’
Former PM says BRI has brought innovation, energy for development of enterprises
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China interested in Pakistan’s hydel energy sector
Vast resources of hot springs could be used to generate 10,000MW
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Ahsan Iqbal suggests early meeting of CPEC working groups
Seeks cooperation with Beijing in the area of digital technology
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ADB to give Punjab $375m for irrigation, public-private deals
Consequently, the province will be able to increase agri-output, improve infrastructure
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Market watch: Foreigners again net buyers but KSE-100 decreases 260 points
Benchmark index decreases 0.56% to close at 46,071.86
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Bitcoin price jumps to two-week high
It stood at $8,096 on Friday morning
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Media Matters announces affiliation with Grayling
Pakistan's leading PR company collaborates with a world leading communications solutions provider firm
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TDAP organises three-day seminar
Initiative Program to Control Food from the Source
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value
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Corporate Corner: FWO meets NBP to discuss cooperation
Both sides discussed bilateral relations between the two national institutions
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Budget proposal: CAP calls for exemption from import duties
Duties on construction equipment, machinery and formworks system
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Regional connectivity projects: Pakistan seeks strong partnership with multilateral institutions
Planning minister, IMF director discuss CPEC and its impact on the region
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Auto companies say efforts being made to expedite vehicle delivery
Indus Motor CEO states industry has paid Rs1.5 billion to customers for late delivery
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PM blocks move to increase electricity tariff for industries
Development comes as govt remains committed to keeping exports competitive
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‘Strengthening relations with UK should be priority’
Exports can be enhanced through increased cooperation, says LCCI
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Modern fuel farm opened at New Islamabad Airport
Facility will ensure seamless fuel supply to aviation industry
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Pakistan’s salaried class exempted from tax audit
Companies will be picked only once in three years if they fall on risk parameters
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Foreign exchange: SBP's reserves dip another $164m, now stand at $11.4b
Decrease for 17th successive week on account of debt servicing, official payments
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Market watch: KSE-100 loses 155 points amid lack of positive triggers
Benchmark index decreases 0.33% to close at 46,331.71
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Boeing joins multi-million-dollar investment in hypersonic flight technology
Reaction Engines unlocks advanced propulsion that could change the future of air and space travel
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IMF head warns China on exporting debt through 'Silk Road'
Some countries already deeply in debt, will turn over crucial assets to Beijing as way to restructure loans
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Non-taxpayers wont be allowed to purchase any plot after July: Miftah
Insists working middle class will be facilitated with the Economic Reforms Package
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Bank of China to establish yuan settlement system
Move will strengthen remittance flows in Chinese currency
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Revamping policies: LCCI for tax reforms after consultation
Suggests harmonisation of tax system to deal with dual taxation
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Locally assembled auto sales rise 9% to over 22,000 units
Data indicates slowdown in demand growth at close of first quarter
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Reaction: War drums beat stocks down
The main US stock indices opened lower
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa backs FWO in building oil pipeline
Opposes grant of licence to ISGS for laying the $370m pipeline
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Long overdue: PSX elects seven directors without contest
Four directors represent the Chinese consortium that has 40% stake in the bourse
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Pakistan’s growth to slow down to 5.1% in FY19: ADB
Lending agency advises tightening monetary policy, letting rupee weaken further to tackle challenges
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PM’s aide going to attend IMF meetings just days before budget
Mood in Washington to be assessed before Islamabad weighs bailout option
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Secrecy provision: Confidentiality linked to tax amnesty defended
PM's aide Haroon Akhtar says OECD also seeks protection of taxpayer record
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Game changer: 'Tharparkar's development answer to criticism of CPEC'
Bilawal inaugurates desert region's first airport named Mai Bakhtawar
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Market watch: KSE-100 ends flat amid no major activity
Benchmark index edges up 9.77 points to close at 46,486.50
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Why might Syria's regime have dropped toxic gas on Ghouta?
The tactic worked, and Assad will soon rule over Douma
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Interactive session: Officials stress promotion of entrepreneurship
Session held at ICCI
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Decreasing burden: SSGC wants Rs18 billion loss booked over 5 years
Gas utility has been told to incur cost as one-off during financial year 2016-17
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FBR approves new policy for tax audit selection
Currently, more than 925,000 audit cases remain pending
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Pakistan likely to start negotiations with five countries
Move comes as country looks to diversify export markets
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Agha Steel Industries to raise Rs5 billion through Sukuk issuance
Will also hold IPO ‘soon’, according to company statement
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Remittances touch seven-month high at $1.77 billion in March
Saudi Arabia remained largest source with $427.62 million
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Currency: Rupee remains stable against dollar
Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value
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Annual Receipt: Fishery exports can cross $1 billion
Pakistan’s exports of fishery products stand at about 0.25% of world exports
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Calling Attention: Yarn body concerned over high prices
Yarn prices have increased significantly and the domestic polyester fabric industry is facing issues
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Govt unable to meet saving and investment targets
Investment-to-GDP ratio stands at 16.4% against target of 17.2%; savings slipped even below last year’s level
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‘Pakistan’s economy faces challenges’ due to reforms’ reversal
Former finance secretary says fiscal deficit has increased to unmanageable level