Business

Independent study proposes higher UFG benchmark at 7.6% for past five years

SEC chief calls for adopting state-of-the-art technology, machinery

Government is also expecting another $200m from a Chinese bank to boost foreign reserves

Benchmark index increases 0.20% to close at 43,829.08

It has become a potent political tool to woo voters

Viable export policies are the need of the hour to give a boost to shipments

Proper way to analyse an economy is to focus on the behaviour of economic agents

But there remain several challenges for businesses to flourish

CPEC becomes victim of US policy change which is hindering investments in Pakistan

Women chamber chief calls for replicating Faisalabad’s business model

Existing and upcoming vehicle manufacturers will have to rely on domestic vendors to remain competitive

Cement sector leads surge; index ends positive four times out of five

Cultivation of sugarcane crop and complete it by March 15 to get a bumper yield

A meeting was held by Deputy Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha in the chair to review the pace of work

Paracha has ordered Alfa Insurance Company Limited to pay Rs87.5 million to Rajwani Denim Mills immediately

Closure of several oil-fired power plants takes toll on volume

Says move will help increase volume of bilateral trade

His initial resistance highlights impact of deepening political intervention in filling foreign posts

Trump’s policy could make it tougher for Pakistani professionals to find jobs in the US

Economists warn new measures raise costs of inputs for goods produced in the US, and increase prices of imports

Government steps in for recovery of outstanding salaries and end-service benefits

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

Compared to the corresponding week of previous year, the SPI for the combined income group rose 0.47%

Association urges govt to reduce federal excise duty to zero

Cost of rehabilitating rail engines, stations, buildings and bridges estimated at Rs10.5b

Has also shortlisted candidates for filling vacant posts of SECP commissioners

Turkish consul general says hospitality industry has failed to attract investment

Director general says situation will be watched closely

Benchmark index increases 0.53% to close at 43,740.49

Once known for its inward policies, China now controls one-tenth of all the European port capacity

The news was met with anger from key allies including the EU and Canada

Areas covered include certification of companies and securities, screening criteria and disclosure requirements

Says move will render it ‘completely dead’ for business community

Economic benefits of the project estimated at Rs50b per year

Stresses need for exchange of trade teams, participation in trade fairs

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

Price increase in diesel and petrol may enhance difficulty in trade and industry

more than 10,000 trade visitors from worldwide attended the exhibition

IRM CEO sees huge gap in readiness to benefit from CPEC, other mega initiatives

New data puts question mark over efficacy of 22,000-strong revenue collection force

Companies decide to pass on impact of expensive coal

Enhanced food supplies help neutralise impact of increase in petroleum prices

Decline for 11th successive week on account of external debt servicing, official payments

Benchmark index increases 0.63% to close at 43,510.39

Meeting was held between Federal Minister for Power Division and AJK Prime Minister

Describes ministry’s response to ‘irregularities’ in payments as sketchy

EPS stands at Rs0.32 for October-December quarter

Earnings per share amount to Rs0.16 in Oct-Dec quarter

Both sides agree volume of bilateral trade has room to grow

Emphasises Pakistan should open trade missions in all major African countries