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Officials sit down to discuss export competitiveness
Experts at roundtable meeting say joint effort required to tackle challenges
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Mango exports earned Pakistan $94m in 2 years
Commerce division officials say efforts being made to increase revenue
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Pakistan crawls out of bottom-20 in Global Competitiveness Index
Makes overall improvement but remains last in South Asia
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$800m ADB loan for road network upgrade
Facility will help enhance regional connectivity with Central Asia, China
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Canada's Lucara sells world's largest uncut diamond for $53 million
The stone, named "Lesedi La Rona," or "Our Light" is said to be 2.5 to 3 billion years old
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Pak-Thailand: 9th round of FTA talks to be held in Nov
9th round of talks between Pakistan, Thailand will be held from November 14-15
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Trademark requests increased in FY17
Revenue of Rs278.4 million was generated from registration of trademarks during 2016-17
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
International Monetary Fund has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%
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MoU signed for CPEC project in Gwadar
19.5 kilometres Expressway would be constructed at a cost of Rs17 billion
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Loads’ profit increases 69% in FY17
Earnings per share amounts to Rs2.54, up from Rs2.19
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Aisha Steel Mills posts profit of Rs1.01b
Company endured a loss of Rs157m in the previous year
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Corporate results: Nishat Mills’ earnings increase 1.3% to Rs7.58b
Lower tax expense, higher sales propelled company forward
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NBP could take Rs48b hit as top court rules in favour of pensioners
Bank set to challenge verdict with larger bench; earnings impact to be 29% of book value
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AJK wants govt’s approval for awarding road projects to FWO
Lack of interest from private contractors compelled state govt to look towards the contractor
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Chinese delegation explores investment opportunities
Officials encourage enhanced cooperation between private sectors of both countries
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Hydrocarbon reserves: OGDCL makes new discovery
Discovery made near Tando Allah Yar South West 1
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Auto sector set to make big gains from CPEC
Japan keen to collaborate to meet demand of four-wheel vehicles
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Not importing tomatoes from India ‘good decision’
LCCI says move will encourage local farmers to grow more, help save foreign exchange
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Credit Suisse-led consortium makes bid for advisory services
Govt is looking to sell 18.39% stake in oil and gas exploration company to finance budget
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Market watch: Index fails to stay over 43,000, ends almost flat
Benchmark index loses 6.55 points to finish at 42,743.65
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Polanyi a strong advocate of labour creation and consumer choice
His critique of free market capitalism regained attention after the 2008 financial crisis
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Case for a home-grown industrial policy in Pakistan
Policy tools and solutions imported from foreign experts are often not in sync with ground realities
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How PM Abbasi can rid Pakistan of load-shedding
The former energy minister’s move to add LNG to the national energy mix was a game changer.
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Latest trade data highlights changing composition of imports
Import of capital goods and transport equipment has increased substantially
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Investing in women can do wonders for Pakistan
Despite evidence of massive gains, countries fail to strive for gender equity
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Ready, set and go: Nishat Linen CEO pleased with 22% growth as fashion sector blossoms
Naz Mansha says pret wear is gaining traction, retail is leading the charge
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Grexit: Greece to remain under supervision
The third rescue programme, currently financially supported by EU states alone, runs to August 2018
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Textile Industry: Minister allays officials’ concerns
The exports increased by 13% in the last couple of months owing to the duty drawback incentive
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APBF flays NEPRA for hike in power tariff
The Discos were also demanding a hike of Rs225 billion as additional revenue on account of higher losses
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Auto parts association links up with engineering universities
Aim is to prepare students for industry-specific needs
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Export package: Commerce minister assures textile sector of govt support
Urges value addition in textile exports, modernisation of manufacturing units
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Revised: Moody’s downgrades UK’s rating
Moody’s cut the rating by a further notch to Aa2, underscoring the economic risks that leaving the bloc poses
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Weekly review: Uncertainty erodes away gains, KSE-100 ends almost flat
Benchmark index loses 37 points or 0.1% in the outgoing week
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Gold shines on investors’ radar over rupee value speculation
Possible devaluation cited as major reason for increased demand of gold among risk-averse investors
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Share of short-term public debt rises to mammoth Rs6.6tr
Country’s long-term debt decreased from Rs8.62 trillion to Rs8.3 trillion
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Four road projects costing Rs350b added to CPEC
Joint China-Pakistan Working Group gives approval
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Pakistan loses another power litigation
LCIA orders Rs11 billion payment to nine IPPs
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FBR faces taxing problem as people reluctant to file returns
Despite low revenue collection, authorities lack muscle to go after big guns
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Increasing exports: ‘More needs to be done than just the Rs180b package’
Punjab finance minister says policies need revision, cost of production needs to come down
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Nishat Chunian’s profit jumps 25.5% to Rs3.92b
Earnings per share increases to Rs10.21 in FY17
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Korean company keen to invest in Punjab’s energy sector
Signs MoU with PBIT to set up its exclusive LED module project
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Amid sluggish trading, KSE-100 ends almost flat
Benchmark index loses 24.85 points to settle at 42,750.19
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‘Unfit’ Uber stripped of London licence
US firm to contest decision, will continue to operate until appeals process is exhausted
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LNG imports from Qatar touch 140,000 cubic metres per month
Resource considered a crucial part of long-term energy plan for the country
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Govt clinches $324m WB, ADB loans
ADB’s $200m to improve infrastructure in Sahiwal, Sialkot
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Demand for readymade garments on the rise
'Sales of readymade clothes at my shop have almost doubled this year'
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Chinese firms eager to relocate to Pakistan, but there is an issue
Country needs to further improve its infrastructure before companies come here, says Chinese official
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As economy weakens, govt mulls cutting tax for agri sector
Food ministry asked to devise modernisation plan in view of mounting trade deficit
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China races to finish Karot Hydropower project earlier
3 major hydropower projects, including the Karot station, have been included in CPEC
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Dairy farmers asked to build modern sheds
Experts believe this way milk production will go up by 50%