Business

Pak says it would rather complement CPEC’s efforts of increasing regional connectivity

He seeks similar tax benefits to those offered by govt to new players

Amount totals to $460m; China remains main contributor with $157m

Winner of bids will be announced in a couple of days

Benchmark 100-share Index rises 0.37% to reach 46,358.35 points

Programme offers workers 80% practical experience 

Suspects tax evasion; inspectors will monitor production and inventory levels

Millers say they can’t operate with Rs70b energy price differential

Province protested against distributing its non-tax revenue to industrial sector

Premier claims there has been no case of corruption during his rule

Says benefit from CPEC needs to be derived fully

Dar asks SECP to hold consultation on draft modaraba ordinance

Bank Alkhair is an Islamic bank with a presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia and Turkey

Officials say shares should be floated in domestic, international markets

Bids will be received today (Thursday) for purchase of 40% stake in PSX

Matter pertains to company’s stock exchange notice of joint venture with Kia Motors

Senator says national carrier sold A-310 to German museum without proper bidding

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 0.71%

Oppose inclusion of auto sector in FTA talks with Thailand

The service will be launched in Lahore on December 17

It is expected to bring socio-economic development in North Waziristan

Will supply compressors against a loan, more funds will be raised in road shows

There is only one way to solve the conflict of interest, which is to sell off the family business

Bank Alkhair is an Islamic bank with a presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia and Turkey

Gas utility reports profit of Rs124m in FY16 against loss of Rs2.4b in FY15

Has decided to participate in the bidding for sale of assets at northern plant

Coal-fired plant will be set up in Thar; company’s share price increased 2.2% on Tuesday

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 1.04%

Excluding last year’s taxi scheme, sales have risen 20%

Such potentially harmful seeds are mostly coming from India, China

Besley says Pakistan needs to develop fiscal, legal and collective capacities

It will help stave off virus attach on cotton crop

Gradual recovery in exports gives hope of improvement on external trade front

Maintains it at Rs1,300 per 40kg, allows export to reduce domestic surplus

Announcement halts appointment of chairman for the Court of Arbitration, neutral expert

The ADB trimmed its 2016 growth estimate for India to 7.0 percent from 7.4 percent due to weak investment

Its contribution can be colossal if barriers to adoption are removed

Trump’s election, Brexit all had severe economic implications

Problem lies in tendency of public servants to control information

It is believed that these significant changes will transform dynamics of the structures of governance

Latest move is short-term one to appease  real estate sector

Project could become real game changer if attention is paid to 6 major areas

Money was to be used to provide cushion to SBP’s forex reserves and meet budget financing needs

Dutch finance minister says there will be a ‘lot of movement’

French finance minister acknowledges progress made by Pakistan

International Trade Commission will rule on whether dumping has harmed US companies

Believe FBR may ask them about source of income at a later stage

Acting project director says Chinese investment will not hurt existing Pakistani industry

Industry chides government for high cost of doing business

KSE-100 index gained 4.9% week-on-week, closing at 45,387 points