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Promoting SMEs need of the hour
Urge participants to involve rural females in household business activities
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Pakistan plans Rs10b research fund to boost cotton output
The 10-year plan is likely to be unveiled in next fiscal year’s budget
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French envoy reveals action plan to boost mutual trade
Says helping businessmen, easing visa processing are among his key plans
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Despite ban, Punjab seeks offers for solar plants
Invites private sector to install solar panels on rooftops of public buildings
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Qatar envoy discusses bilateral relations
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Qatar and Pakistan
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Government sets March deadline for ending outages in low-loss areas
Power firms create Constraint Removal War Rooms to meet goal
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CCP imposes Rs1m penalty
CCP has passed an order imposing a penalty of Rs1 million on a frozen foods company
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Rupee weakens against dollar
In the last few weeks, the rupee has cumulatively shed over 4% of its value
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With Hijazi’s whip gone, the bull is on the go at Pakistan’s stock market
SECP has seemingly adopted a more lenient approach to regulations
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Pakistan ‘faces $11.43b damages claims’ in Reko Diq mining case
PAC blames ‘corrupt, inefficient’ govts in Balochistan; to hear experts in its February 6 meeting
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Foreign exchange: SBP's reserves decrease another 2.03%, now stand at $13.7b
Decrease attributed to payments on account of external debt servicing
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Market watch: KSE-100 undergoes see-saw ride but finishes with 222-point gain
Benchmark index rises 0.51% to close at 43,580.88
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China's local government debt growth almost doubles in 2017
Chinese economy is in the process of rebalancing away from investment-heavy and export-dependent model
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4th Pakistan Economic Forum: Pakistan needs to utilise CPEC for its growth strategy: Dr Husain
Consistent efforts by government and private sector are required to enhance growth rate, says former SBP governor
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LCCI calls for revamping taxation system
Chamber organises seminar on e-payment facility
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Centre to provide protection for Sindh power projects
PPIB approves execution of indemnity deal between federal and provincial govts
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Businessmen hail decision to take their input in trade policy
Government aims to include issues being faced in imports and exports
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Financial system: SBP kicks off survey to assess emerging risks
The risk survey is a market intelligence tool used by central banks around the world
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Pakistan seeks higher quota for workers in Saudi Arabia
Both sides agree to step up finalisation of MoU between their central banks
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Despite shortage, cabinet approves 235 new gas supply schemes
Projects worth billions will provide gas in constituencies of parliamentarians
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PM announces one-time amnesty scheme on offshore assets
Says tax rates on personal income will also be lowered; refrains from discussing economy in depth
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Customs confiscate three containers on mis-declaration
The importers had been involved in smuggling cellphones and tablets through mis-declaration
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Bitcoin slumps below $10,000
Cryptocurrency has fallen 50% since record-high on Dec 18
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Market watch: KSE-100 gains 419 points as institutional buying continues
Benchmark-100 index rises 0.98% to close at 43,358.97
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UAE official stresses boosting trade ties
UAE Ambassador to Pakistan met at an interactive session to emphasise exchange of more business delegations
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Rupee weakens against dollar
State Bank of Pakistan has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics
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APCNGA meets reps of UK-, Italy-based companies
A senior leader said on Tuesday that the association was planning to import latest electronic fuel injection
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Turkish MSE model to help ‘alleviate poverty’
Experts say new technologies in the world favour small enterprises
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Cabinet likely to cut private sector’s role in Utility Stores’ board
Ministry insists step will lead to quick decision-making, improve USC’s finances
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Indian pharma firms taking over Pakistan’s share
Domestic players say govt’s policy is hurting them
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No progress on FTA with Turkey, Senate panel informed
Commerce secretary says discussions under way on FTAs with China, Iran
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Cabinet refuses contract extension for PQA chief
Issues directives for seeking a suitable candidate through advertisements
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to simplify business visa issuance
Countries pledge to boost economic and trade cooperation in 11th JMC session
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FDI in Pakistan drops massive 71.5% in Dec
Country attracts only $197.4m, compared to $692.1m in 2016
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Pakistan’s savings take a hit as low interest rates bite
Amount mobilised by CDNS down to Rs68.2 billion during 5MFY18
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US oil industry set to break record, upend global trade
Country now plans to pursue the presidential policy of 'global energy dominance'
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Market watch: Foreigners net buyers again, KSE-100 climbs 592 points
Benchmark-100 index rises 1.4% to close at 42,939.68
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Labour union, DISCOs prepare plan
CEOs of distribution companies (DISCOs) also participated
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NEPRA sets tariff at 10 cents for solid waste power plants
Overall production capacity for such plants capped at 250 megawatts
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Pakistan to ‘self-finance’ Gwadar’s water treatment plant
Also approves 92% higher cost for Karakoram Highway phase-1 completion
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
SBP has maintained that slide in rupee’s value is due to supply demand dynamics of foreign exchange
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Officials discuss trade relations
Governor Sindh expresses interest in Turkey investing in Sindh
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CCP starts inquiry over possible collusion
The CCP initiated the inquiry under its suo moto powers
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Used cars create gridlock at Karachi port
7,000 imported units lined up already, number expected to jump
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SECP softens rules for stockbrokers
Now, PSX members will need a single licence for a whole range of services
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Pakistan allows shipment of banned auto parts to Kabul
Permission given following UN Mission’s request to allow the flow of goods
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LCCI calls for soft taxation regime
real estate sector could generate huge revenue for the government once it is declared as an industry
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Initiative to train 1 million people in ICTs approved
IT and Telecom Minister Anusha Rahman approved the project on Monday
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Consumer confidence in Pakistan at all-time high
Index level for July-September increases to 111, suggesting optimism about economy
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PIA’s core functions to be carved out as govt looks to sell stake
Govt aims to park over Rs150b legacy loans, non-core assets in another company