Business

Government should reduce electricity tariffs for livestock and dairy farmers

It poses threat to rice, sugarcane, cotton and maize crops

Calls trust deficit between industry and policymakers worrisome

World Bank says complementary measures are needed to create jobs, generate revenues

Has sent a list of 515 items to FBR requesting reduced rates

Finance ministry proposes budget of Rs800b, one-fifth less than allocated for PSDP this year

Development comes days after rupee devaluation

Under Brownfield category, company will be allowed to import auto parts at lower rates

Decrease for 14th successive week comes on account of debt servicing, official payments

Benchmark index increases 384.27 points to close at 45,030.22

Beijing has already warned the Trump administration against the move, urging him not act 'emotionally'

Since December, the rupee has cumulatively shed close to 9% of its value

However, production with the help of imported LNG has not proved cheap

‘Startup Lahore’ provides opportunity to learn from industry experts

Fall in rupee against USD will create problems for businesses and industries

Company will continue to use the Philips brand under the existing licensing agreement with Royal Philips

Private sector credit increases 7.3% quarter-on-quarter

Is committed to helping youth gain skills, knowledge

The farm is being used for research and is a perfect example of public private partnership

Plans to link it with the wholesale price of sugar

Change allows taxpayers to mention foreign assets in lump sum without details

BOI chief says Pakistan wants investors of all hues to participate in building the economy

Benchmark index increases 0.76% to close at 44,645.95

US dollar rate is ringing alarming bells and calling for immediate attention of the SBP

The FBR had started issuing notices to the builders and developers

The program ‘See It Be It’ was launched by Cannes Lions

Asks them to suggest safe limits for metal content in motor gasoline

Experts highlight challenges and opportunities for female employment

Following various national regulatory procedures, the first consignment is expected to be exported in April

Amounts to $10.83b; month-on-month gap reduces 26%

Experts warn move will not reduce free flow of imports into the country

Free trade will make exports to Pakistan cheaper than relocating factories

PM aide says people will not repatriate all offshore assets estimated at $130b

Currency ends at Rs115 in the inter-bank market

Benchmark index increases 1.77% to close at 44,309.74

Currency traded sharply lower in the inter-bank market, boosting specific sectors in the stock market

those attending discussed the bank’s policy towards the SME Sector

Presently, there is a shortfall of approximately 9-10 million houses in the country

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

SEZs will be set up under the second phase of CPEC industrial development

Only cabinet has such powers that also requires amendments to rules

PRGMEA demanded on Monday speedy implementation of the revised package for 2017-18

Sales swell 47% to Rs29 billion in Q4, driven by volumetric growth

Textile mills consume 10.74m bales, exporters buy 216,615 bales

Wants government to encourage investment in under-pressure stock market

Finance adviser assures of tangible support to Islamic finance industry

sectors include handicrafts, textile, leather, gemstones, sportswear, surgical instruments

Will expand operations, aim to ‘become a billion-euro company by Dec 2019’

Mandate approved by CDWP overlaps with Board of Investment’s functions

After media reports that a political consultancy gained inappropriate access to data on 50 million Facebook users