Business

Motels to be constructed along the China Pakistan Economic Corridor

Australian delegation visits Pakistan pulse conclave

Its members believe it will protect farmers’ interest, support documentation

Asks for easing visa restrictions for its businessmen

Planning Commission’s initial assessment says PML-N has failed to meet set goals

Interior minister urges international community to take notice of Indian atrocities in held Kashmir

Benchmark-100 index increases 0.4% to finish at 43,690.36

SBP maintains that slide in rupee is due to demand-supply in fluctuating Forex inter-bank market

Small medium enterprises stakeholders included in consultation for federal budget 2018-19.

Finance ministry is not ready to release funds for export manufacturers

Capacity enhanced by 75,000 tons per annum in phase-I

Believes diversification of foreign reserves will create more options for Pakistan

Business luminaries discuss intricacies of starting new ventures in country

Schemes not part of original development programme also get green light

Outgoing companies include Engro Foods Ltd, K-Electric Ltd, Hascol Peroleum Ltd and Honda Atlas Cars Ltd

Overall, overseas Pakistani workers remitted $11.383b in seven months of ongoing fiscal year

Step taken to facilitate gas provision in constituencies of lawmakers

Jump 13% to 23,562 units as demand rises from online ride-hailing services

Author says remittances-led service economy has outpaced growth in all other provinces

Will venture in country's fast moving consumer goods segment

Benchmark index decreases 0.67% to finish at 43,515.08

AML chief files petition over alleged corruption in award of LNG import contract from Qatar

Availability of data online will further enhance transparency of poverty estimates

Consul general claims current $1.5b trade level will reach $5b

Infrastructure policy is govt’s domain, but requires long-term planning

China will help improve knowledge base for Pakistan

This may pave the way for next administration to look for long-term programme to tackle challenges

Marketing called the most effective tool to expand businesses

Almost all Arab countries have posted budget deficits over the past few years

Says establishment of British Business Centres highlights importance of trade

Federal insurance ombudsman says massive room for improvement in banking insurance

Policy addresses issues of child labour, trade union and women workers

Benchmark index dips 492 points or 1.1% to settle at 43,809

Ishrat Husain says despite facing conflicts, country’s economy had grown over 6% in first four decades

Country may have to rely on commercial loans, Eurobonds to meet its needs

Special Communication Organization launches internet service in G-B as planned in October, 2017

From 2021 onwards, both businesses want to bring several models to the streets based on the joint platform

Change in time has brought changes in way business is conducted, say officials

Virtual currencies usually thrive as an alternative form of payment during times of suspicion

There is scope for promotion of Pak-US furniture trade, says PFC chief

Says changes were made on merit and change in policy did not affect most cases

'Chinese companies are interested in joint ventures, investments in Pakistan's textile, steel and agriculture sectors'

Down from 222.38 points in the previous week to 222.31 points in the week under review

Has agreed to revise bilateral trade arrangement

Gradual increase in LNG import helping Pakistan overcome energy deficit

Trade deficit for July-January widens to $21.5b despite various measures

NA panel unanimously decides to send the matter to bureau

Benchmark index increases 0.3% to finish at 43,808.80

AML chief Sheikh Rashid had petitioned the top court alleging that the premier is involved in controversial LNG deals

Women hold 30 per cent of global private wealth, according to reports