Business

Meets ambassador, highlights proposed special economic zones as major attractions

Khattak says K-P is supplying electricity to national grid at the lowest tariff

RCCI president says traders demand an end to harassment under garb of tax collection

Arrival of services will bring socio-economic change in these regions

Current demand from Faisalabad is around 500 passengers per week

Will hold series of seminars to harness skills of its members

Says country needs $18 billion this year, 41% less than the bank’s claim

Benchmark index falls 107.04 points to settle at 40,503.68 points

Says new multi-year tariff is against expectation, will review investment plans

Spanish equities have lagged their European peers in October, having shed more than 1 percent so far this month

Several other markets in the region are also sitting at multi-year high

Asks NAB to determine responsibility for removing ex-PIA CEO’s name from ECL

The small and medium enterprise (SME) sector of Pakistan has the potential to grow at much faster pace

The government is considering making laws for action against those involved in sending excessive bills to consumers

The rupee weakened against the dollar at 105.4/105.6 in the inter-bank market

He had been hired on Rs10m monthly package, but then PM did not approve

Overall sales rise 17% to 18,798 units in September

SECP suggests FBR check data of these individuals

Renowned hotelier announces setting up hotels in multiple cities, urges investors to focus on Pakistan

Says country missed all economic targets in FY17, barring inflation

Says bank’s equity will erode by one-fourth, credit exposure will increase

Amount to $1.2 billion; inflow from Saudi Arabia registers biggest decline

Regulator set the tariff at Rs12.77 per unit compared to power utility’s demand for Rs15.57

Benchmark index finishes at 40,610.72, K-Electric dominates volume

Relations between Ankara and Washington have been plagued by disputes over US support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%

Lender also warns of urgent need for policy actions to revive exports, slow imports, stabilise remittances

ICAP says with reference to news published earlier

ICRA assists Pakistan in addressing problems related to its cotton sector

Right of way and encroachments are delaying the railway project

SSGC investing Rs440m to supply gas to 800 households of the remote area

Province terms the move by PESCO constitutional violation

450 state-of-the-art air conditioned buses will serve commuters under the project'

Issues compounded for airline already suffering financially

Chairman says it will help revive exports, reduce trade deficit

Businesses forced to follow two different sets of laws and standards for their products

Budget gap stands at 0.9% in first quarter, in line with the annual 4.1% target

Benchmark index falls 212.60 points to settle at 41,099.99

The new Global 7000 is the industry’s largest jet designed for private or corporate use

The authorities must overcome these difficulties as soon as possible

Natural gas has always been a great blessing for Pakistan

It will help coordinate efforts, drive up exports and private sector investment

OGRA commissioned a study by engaging consultants who have developed recommendations for dealing with the problem.

Lack of facilitation and ease of doing business erase advantages provided by intrinsic resources.

Policy response to the situation is yet to show any semblance of clarity

Under the decree, banks are no longer obliged to consult all their shareholders before switching regions

Minister appreciates growth of State Life

Minister to convene meeting of KCCI, industrialists, and trade associations

Textile bodies demand cut in input costs as long-term relief

They were until now counting on non-banking channels, barter trade