Business

Province fails to support action against rampant power theft

Industry awaits business-friendly policy, subsidised energy tariffs

SBP’s forex reserves rise $14.4m to $8.05b in week ended on April 12

Urge govt to ensure fair taxes to promote competition, revamp infrastructure

Governor highlights prudent monetary policy, key reforms

GSDR had helped forge consensus on how processes could be improved, including on comparability of treatment

KSE-100 index sheds 43.20 points, settles at 70,290.12

Conference discusses need for 10% of taxes to be spent on lower-income households to eliminate poverty

Calls for joint efforts to harness youth’s potential, drive economic advancement

Khawaja reveals plan to make laptops locally for affordable access

Minister urges privatisation of struggling DISCOs, unveils plan to combat theft

'Substantial excise increases tend to inflate the prices of tax-paid cigarettes'

PPMA chief seeks govt intervention to make sector regionally competitive

Report shows gap to remain at 7.4% of GDP, nearly Rs1tr above deficit limit

Activity aims to advance Pakistan’s capacity to respond to climate change effectively

Gold continues to surge, stands at new record high

KSE-100 index drops 150.34 points, settles at 70,333.32

WB, ADB, and IFC affirm support, highlight international confidence in economic agenda

Cabinet discusses financing structure on pattern of other developing states

PAMA also reports dips of 45.2% in truck sales and 39% in bus sales

Imposes fines of Rs775.54m on financial entities amid low foreign reserves

Demand reduction in energy, tax rates to become competitive globally

Despite mass campaign on expanding tax net, govt drive remains unsuccessful

LCCI President Kashif Anwar voiced reservations regarding the Tajir Dost Scheme

Expands idle capacity at a time when construction activities remain subdued on elevated inflation, interest rates

KSE-100 index dips 60.92 points, settles at 70,483.66

Warns of industry collapse, unemployment amid rising production costs

Rupee loses ground, hits nearly four-week low vs dollar

CCP says cement loses strength after 4-6 weeks of storage

Will inject more capital later to enhance efficiency, save shipping costs

LSM index contracts 4.14% in Feb as compared to previous month

Outlines measures to boost tax revenue, attract FDI during Washington visit

SBP’s foreign currency reserves drop nominally to $8.04b

Bank Alfalah eyes 84.51% stake in Samba Bank, SNB evaluates offer

World Bank highlights gap between income growth in poorest vs richest states

Oil benchmarks had risen on Friday in anticipation of Iran’s retaliatory assault

KSE-100 index rises 229.86 points, settles at 70,544.58

China topped the list in terms of Pakistan’s exports to regional nations

Demand grows despite frequent increases in fertiliser prices

PM says move will save $800m; okays WACOG resulting in 41% gas price hike

ECC members say provinces should seek loans on their own without govt guarantee

Say e-marketing offers many strategies to businesses, even with small budgets

Govt says prices increased in view of rising prices in international market

Economy is struggling with low growth as it lacks prerequisites for prosperity

Policymakers must ensure export-oriented strategies prioritise enhancing businesses’ capabilities, productivity

Current centralised system of administering local govt cannot provide facilities to low-income people

Upgrading knowledge, skills of current banking professionals a paramount concern

Washington must recognise Beijing as a superpower – shifting from a unipolar world

To meet rising electricity demand in hot summer months

Finds availability of deepfake creation tools, services on dark net