Business

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

Thanks to the shale boom, US crude is cheaper than oil from elsewhere

LCCI delegation visits industries in Kuala Lumpur

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

Suggest businesses should have customer-centric approach for boosting exports

First six-month net profit jumps to Rs1.35 billion

Efforts under way to meet SBP’s goal of financial inclusion

Company announces interim cash dividend of Rs3 per share

Quality control and product standardisation can take Pakistani exports to Italian markets

Says people are willing to pay taxes, but revenue body lacks capacity

Steel producers upset with court’s decision on removing import duties

Auditors insist gas could have been purchased at lower rates had competitive bidding been allowed

Decrease attributed to payments for external debt servicing

Benchmark index decreases 0.94% to finish at 43,679.87

Company posts first positive net income since going public in 2013

Farmers expect their income to increase as they return to wheat production

'The trickledown effect of this hike will hit a large number of population who are forced to live below poverty line'

Says govt recognises contribution of industry, will make efforts to address issues

Central bank raised the key policy rate by 25 basis points to 6%

They need to conduct studies and research first, says Pakistani envoy

Province refuses to provide financing; Punjab and K-P willing to cooperate

Writes letter to prime minister requesting him to withdraw duty exemption

Declares amendment to Customs Act as unconstitutional

Scientist says mining firm gave international court list of Pakistanis who sought bribes from it

Benchmark index increases 0.48% to finish at 44,096.49

'Mercedes Benz you've made yourself an enemy of the Chinese people'

In the last few weeks, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4%

PTDC and Iranian delegation unite to promote tourism

Silver jubilee celebrations take place for the conglomerates

Chamber president advises Pakistan, India to resolve issues

Move comes as Pakistan looks to improve ease of doing business ranking

While a lot needs to be done, stakeholders believe this is a step in the right direction

Will establish 20 modern milk collection centres in south Punjab

Deans, directors discuss ways to increase effectiveness of business education in Pakistan

First batch of Pakistani seafood arrives in Urumqi, Xinjiang

Pakistan Services Limited’s projects in Mirpur and Multan are currently under way

Mode of financing not yet finalised; disagreement remains between railways, other ministries

Regulatory clampdown continues to panic investors

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On the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange, it fell as low as $6,853.53