Business

Anticipated growth driven by IMF prospects, reforms

Ministry says investors are asking for ‘pool price’ instead of industrial tariff

Currency gains Rs0.08 to Rs278.12 vs dollar in inter-bank trade

Dips to 7-month low amid speculations of an emergency SBP MPC meeting

Business leaders advocate for streamlined operations, investment incentives to boost SMEs

KSE-100 index surges 427.45 points, settles at 73,085.50

Airline plans to fly twice a week to Oman’s capital

Ipsos study shows illicit market share to hit 56% by June 2024

WB study estimates annual GDP losses of up to 1% due to climate-related risks

Say future crop output, food security rely on tech progress, good policies

Dar asks for revisiting list, adding all loss-making SOEs to privatisation programme

Says it will not compromise on primary budget surplus of 0.4% of GDP or Rs401b

Pakistan beats lender’s June-end projection more than one month ahead

TPL REIT Fund-I makes strong debut with hybrid Shariah-compliant REIT

If govt accepts taxing retirees, it could gain additional Rs22-25b annually

KSE-100 index creeps up 56.24 points, settles at 72,658.05

International telecom body urges balanced approach for tax compliance

CEO says company is in talks with govt to acquire stakes in public-sector firms

Chinese companies presented their expertise in power transmission, agreed to meet with Pakistani power sector

Industrialist insists massive fuel cost adjustment should be spread over nine months

SBP reported that workers’ remittances increased by 3.5% to $23.8b FY24

Country will need $23b worth of external financing for 2024-25

Government, with a stake of about 25%, is biggest shareholder of PSO, but private shareholders own the rest

 Their aim is to increase Pakistan's exports worldwide by bringing Pakistani goods to over 50 countries

Decision to delay budget beyond May 10 deadline violates act of parliament

KSE-100 index falls 159.38 points, settles at 72,601.82

Experts advocate improved storage facilities, export innovation in agri-sector

Says ignoring demand trend doubles installed generation capacity, exceeds utilisation

Expansion plans include telecoms infrastructure in ME, North Africa, and Central Asia

It will help Pakistan press ahead with reforms, meet development goals

Prepares summary for CCOE’s approval for six-month extension in deadline

Aurangzeb assured them that the government is committed to fostering an enabling business environment in Pakistan

Move will burden consumers with additional Rs26b

Expansion plans include looking at telecoms infrastructure in Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia

Currency gains Rs0.12 vs dollar in inter-bank market

Architectural pioneers: Foster + Partners and Meinhardt Group's debut in Pakistan with ZAK City

Approves more wheat procurement, PMO renovation, honorariums despite economic pressures

PM orders action against former project director, two former FBR chairmen

KSE-100 index inches down 3.04 points, settles at 72,761.20

Companies call on govt to waive 15% extra royalty on ageing fields

Will provide animal feed solutions, develop Pakistan’s livestock sector on modern lines

Partnership with Chinese firm aims to reduce imports, expand portfolio

Finance minister says prudent economic governance boosts investor confidence

Ex-judge says delay in cases in judicial system hinders investment

Sheikh highlights opportunities for Pakistani businesses in trade, investment

Write letter to MoITT, PTA expressing legal concerns over income tax general order

Central bank being urged to call emergency monetary policy meeting

KSE-100 index surges 862.15 points, settles at 72,764.24

Initiative aims to boost investment opportunities, streamline strategies

Among the outcomes, 269 cases were registered, leading to the arrest of 327 suspects