Business

Focus should be on attracting FDI, boosting tax proceeds and investment

Khuzdar-Shahdadkot section of motorway M8 has been incomplete for 14 years

World has long left integrated utility model of generation, transmission and distribution

Trump put off a decision about military strikes in Syria, giving investor nerves a welcome break

Will extend loans to low- and middle-income groups; shareholders’ agreement signed

'Pakistan was the major producer of raw cotton, sugar and wheat as well as many other commodities'

Hope it will lead to quick disposal of cases, make tribunal effective

Lack of positive triggers, court hearings and macroeconomic concerns keep investors at bay

May place its favoured man as head of the merged entity

Are selected from PAS group; some do not have experience in handling fiscal affairs

Amount is 63% higher than current year’s original estimates

It will also help ease pressure on current account, reduce trade deficit

APCC will approve macroeconomic framework and federal PSDP on Monday

Farmers’ body says procurement drive needs to begin soon

Textile sector in Pakistan has an overwhelming impact on the economy and contributes 57% to the country’s exports

Benchmark index falls 0.56% to close at 46,071.86

Former PM says BRI has brought innovation, energy for development of enterprises

Vast resources of hot springs could be used to generate 10,000MW

Seeks cooperation with Beijing in the area of digital technology

Consequently, the province will be able to increase agri-output, improve infrastructure

Benchmark index decreases 0.56% to close at 46,071.86

It stood at $8,096 on Friday morning

Pakistan's leading PR company collaborates with a world leading communications solutions provider firm

Initiative Program to Control Food from the Source

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

Both sides discussed bilateral relations between the two national institutions

Duties on construction equipment, machinery and formworks system

Planning minister, IMF director discuss CPEC and its impact on the region

Indus Motor CEO states industry has paid Rs1.5 billion to customers for late delivery

Development comes as govt remains committed to keeping exports competitive

Exports can be enhanced through increased cooperation, says LCCI

Facility will ensure seamless fuel supply to aviation industry

Companies will be picked only once in three years if they fall on risk parameters

Decrease for 17th successive week on account of debt servicing, official payments

Benchmark index decreases 0.33% to close at 46,331.71

Reaction Engines unlocks advanced propulsion that could change the future of air and space travel

Some countries already deeply in debt, will turn over crucial assets to Beijing as way to restructure loans

Insists working middle class will be facilitated with the Economic Reforms Package

Move will strengthen remittance flows in Chinese currency

Suggests harmonisation of tax system to deal with dual taxation

Data indicates slowdown in demand growth at close of first quarter

The main US stock indices opened lower

Opposes grant of licence to ISGS for laying the $370m pipeline

Four directors represent the Chinese consortium that has 40% stake in the bourse

Lending agency advises tightening monetary policy, letting rupee weaken further to tackle challenges

Mood in Washington to be assessed before Islamabad weighs bailout option

PM's aide Haroon Akhtar says OECD also seeks protection of taxpayer record

Bilawal inaugurates desert region's first airport named Mai Bakhtawar

Benchmark index edges up 9.77 points to close at 46,486.50

The tactic worked, and Assad will soon rule over Douma