Business

Insists changes to the 2016-21 policy will shake confidence of new and existing players

Rs9b raised recently through Sukuk will be used to finance the project

Survey shows 76% people in the country will prefer Islamic finance if they have a choice

Lahore chamber points out bilateral trade is losing momentum

Says EU extended GSP Plus after admitting that Islamabad took steps to eliminate terror financing

Science ministry has launched 3-year certification incentive programme

UNWTO suggests PTDC be transformed into the national tourism authority

This leads to choking of vehicle engines, affects human health and environment

OGDC, POL and PPL have a working interest of 50%, 11% and 39%, respectively, in the field

In the last couple of months, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4% of its value

DG apprised the delegates about trade facilities which the TDAP is providing to exporters of the country

Morin said that the launch of the ETF is a part of his plans to increase retail stock investors

Will pursue project after inauguration of sixth plant in Faisalabad next month

Amount to $1.639b in February; proceeds from Saudi Arabia continue to decline

Shell says country’s gas demand is growing, which is a positive story

It is looking to beef up its creative and content capabilities

Benchmark index loses 61.48 points to close at 43,011.26

Launch of Exchange-Traded Fund part of plans to give rise to number of retail stock investors at top Pakistani bourse

Rupee weakened against the dollar at Rs110.4/110.6

Commission conducted inspection of PFMA premises & seized relevant documents

Workshop reviewed existing agriculture extension services, in order to identify ways for improvement

Need for better enforcement measures to increase bill recoveries

This will clear way for securing $1.49b in financing for the projects

Government comes under pressure to approve sale of majority stake in power utility before end of its tenure

Pricing power of manufacturers expected to increase due to low inventory, higher demand

Demands favourable policy measures including consistent energy prices

Steel mill’s board says it will carry out fresh price assessment of the piece of land

Disagreement over legacy loans, non-guaranteed liabilities causing delay

Decline for 12th successive week comes on account of debt servicing, official payments

Benchmark index loses 368 points to close at 43,072.74

With Trump determined to press ahead with protectionist agenda, trading partners China and Europe likely to retaliate

Bank has posted a profit after tax of Rs1.135 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017

Rupee remained stable against the dollar at Rs110.3/110.5

Dialogue important to identify commonalities for an environment conducive for investment

WAPDA chief says energy and food security is as essential as security of borders

Most investors will wait for general elections, but some may opt for short-term buying

Overvalued exchange rate, weak trade facilitation have resulted in decline in Pakistan’s exports

Islamabad is seeking to employ Pakistani workers in Korea

Projects that earned green light include PM’s pet road construction project

Committee believes cultivation and supply could be affected

Lower tariff will promote production of cheap renewable energy

Govt will borrow and immediately pay Rs80b to power producers, fuel suppliers

Benchmark index decreases 0.60% to close at 43,441.18

The CFTC first determined that virtual currencies are commodities in 2015

In the last couple of months, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4% of its value

Says country’s ‘medium-term’ debt repayment capacity has also weakened

Nasser says industry has already lost $1 trillion of investments since the oil price downturn

A ceremony was held at the Islamabad airport for completing the check ‘A’ on A320 aircraft

Association seeks permission for duty-free import of the commodity

It will have production capacity of 250,000 to 300,000 barrels per day