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Pakistan visible on foreign investors’ radar
OICCI officials predict promising investment climate in the future
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OGRA, ministry endorse cap on chemical use in petrol
Refineries using ‘permissible additives’ to produce RON 90 gasoline
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Joint manufacturing: Chinese delegation hunts for local partners
'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor had created a long-term business partnership between the two countries'
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Afghanistan levies 400 times higher duty on Pakistan goods
Pak-Afghan chamber suggests tariff rationalisation to tackle smuggling
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Trade among SAARC members rises steadily
Delegation leaves for business leaders’ conference in Nepal
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No security clearance yet for Chinese firm working on Gwadar port
Parliamentary panel orders probe into real origin of the company
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Govt to cut income tax, duty rates in new budget
Finance adviser insists no segment will receive preferential treatment
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Anti-money laundering: Asian Pacific Group to visit Pakistan in April
Delegation to brief officials on how to prepare and prioritise the action plan to exit FATF list
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Market watch: Political clarity drives KSE-100 Index up
Benchmark index gains 207.15 points to close at 43,618.08
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Bitcoin start-ups in Asia take aim at remittances market
Used as a transfer mechanism rather than a currency, it circumvents banks’ transaction fee
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Pakistan listed 9th largest arms importer in the world by SIPRI
Swedish NGO reveals country has posted a startling 36% decrease in arms procurement as it reshapes its foreign policy
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In Pakistan: Korean carmaker to launch SUVs early next year
The SsangYong team also visited Dewan Farooque Motor Limited’s (DFML) auto assembly plant
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Eight-month data: Sales of automobiles jump 23% to 170,354 units
Change in import procedure, demand from ride-hailing services contribute to strong demand
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Pakistan, China: Trade surges with CPEC, FTA
Trade volume and investment soared after signing of FTA between China and Pakistan
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ABAD against illegal construction
Chairperson asks govt to demolish the structures built without NOC
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K-Electric stake sale: Delay in approval will hurt investor confidence says Abraaj founder
Says finalisation of a ‘right tariff’ is the most important factor for the proposed deal
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Rice exports: grow 27% in Jul-Feb FY18
For the first eight months of FY18, 2.6 million tons of rice valuing at $1.2 billion were exported
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French agency likely to help install solar tube wells
Also considering assisting Pakistan in setting up energy institute
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
In the last couple of months, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4%
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Youth Be Encouraged: Entrepreneurship vital to push growth
Entrepreneurship in youth vital to put Pakistan on the path of sustainable economic growth
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Allocated Land: PSM denies fresh price assessment
investment and land allocation is done by NIP
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Policymakers suggest setting up CPEC unit under CCI
Address launch ceremony of report on the state of economy
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PM approves immediate Rs570m grant for Rawalpindi hospital
Contrary to rules, funds will be released in one go; PM Office official defends move
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Market watch: KSE-100 advances 400 points, snaps four-day losing streak
Benchmark index gains 0.93% to close at 43,410.93
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Farmers see room for improvement in crop loan insurance scheme
Delay in getting insurance claims forces growers to borrow from informal sources
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Lack of foresight has reduced Pakistan’s capacity to mitigate challenges
Reform can start once country’s expenditure is reduced to manageable levels
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Women and financial inclusion – the case of Pakistan
Report suggests 21m adults do not have a bank account due to inadequate documentation
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Opposing political parties file most cases related to economic policy
Courts should exercise caution in determining whether the cases are in public interest or due to political interests
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Bumpy ride on CPEC road as people cry for transparency
Senate panel voices concern over irregularities in the award of motorway contract
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Grey-listing by FATF does not affect Pakistan's ability to borrow money: IMF deputy director
Tao Zhang also acknowledges that the structural financial reform agenda of Pakistan remains incomplete
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China says trade war with US will only bring disaster to global economy
China's commerce minister warned that a trade war would harm both nations
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Conference to focus on LPG use in automobiles
Will also deliberate on tackling production of substandard cylinders
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Weekly review: Stock market bleeds over 700 points amid profit-taking, depleting forex reserves
IMF’s post-programme report further dampens investor sentiments
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China expects yuan to play greater global role
Has inked currency swap agreements with over 30 countries and regions since late 2008
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Expansion: Byco Petroleum to set up two more refineries
Plans to capitalise on demand for petroleum products
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Cost-Effective: Farmers urged to adopt drip irrigation
Punjab Agriculture department urged farmers to install drip irrigation system
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Wall Street Stocks: Nasdaq drives to record high
NASDAQ shoots up drastically after US jobs reports and summit announcement between US ans North Korea
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Trade Deals: Govt in talks with Tunisia and Nigeria
FTAs signed with Thailand and Tunisia
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Customs gets high-speed boats to combat smuggling
KSEW, along with a Dutch group, built the boats
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Auto industry seeks consistency of policies
Insists changes to the 2016-21 policy will shake confidence of new and existing players
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PC owners to build new hotel chain along CPEC route
Rs9b raised recently through Sukuk will be used to finance the project
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Pakistan can become hub of Islamic finance, say experts
Survey shows 76% people in the country will prefer Islamic finance if they have a choice
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Future cooperation: Finland asks private sector to enhance interaction
Lahore chamber points out bilateral trade is losing momentum
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US ‘political motives’ behind FATF listing: Iqbal
Says EU extended GSP Plus after admitting that Islamabad took steps to eliminate terror financing
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Small units: Incentive scheme to help SMEs promote exports
Science ministry has launched 3-year certification incentive programme
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Reaching potential: UNWTO gives recommendations to Pakistan
UNWTO suggests PTDC be transformed into the national tourism authority
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Lab test findings: Oil refineries, importers use chemicals to boost petrol quality
This leads to choking of vehicle engines, affects human health and environment
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Rawalpindi: PPL discovers hydrocarbons from Adhi South X-1 well
OGDC, POL and PPL have a working interest of 50%, 11% and 39%, respectively, in the field
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
In the last couple of months, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4% of its value
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Meeting: ‘TDAP facilitating all exporting sectors’
DG apprised the delegates about trade facilities which the TDAP is providing to exporters of the country