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Pakistan, China forge textile ties
Delegation explores silk hub, paves way for collaboration
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Foreign companies repatriate record $272.5m in October
Marks 39-month high, as MNCs freely transfer funds, boosting investor trust
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Little prospect of Russia oil deal
Moscow reluctant to agree on $60 price cap; delegation arriving for talks
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UAE mineral giant eyes Pakistani mining venture
NT to invest around Rs2.5b in establishing mineral-based business in Pakistan
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Rupee touches one-week low vs dollar
Currency likely to move in narrow band in current week
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Sindh farmers eye dragon fruit market
Progressive farmers advocate cultivation of exotic fruit to boost exports, economy
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Transforming the private sector
Exports may not rise sustainably as private sector fails to invest and innovate
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Prerequisites for attracting sustainable foreign investment
Fostering culture of legal compliance will create business environment that attracts responsible, ethical investors
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Is investing in Quantum 2.0 the next big thing?
Single factor that has made a dramatic shift in global cybersecurity architecture is quantum computing technology
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Potential for green, ESG Sukuk
Sukuk will highlight role in environmental protection, solve economic problems
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Forests to fortune: Journey into carbon credit prosperity
Pakistan lacks technical experts, resources to develop carbon credit proposal as per international standards
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Argentina, IMF discuss monetary programme
Argentina is tied up by a $44 billion loan programme from the IMF
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Beijing airs concerns over delay in tax break
Seeks exemption from duties, taxes on goods donated to G-B Police
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‘Caretaker govt committed to attracting FDI’
CPEC anticipating over $100 billion in investments in Pakistan.
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7% policy rate cut projected for CY24
With this, industries relying on bank borrowing will get affordable credit
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Oman sees potential for deepening trade ties
CG asks Pakistan to export more agri-products to Gulf nation
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PSX undeterred, reaches peak above 59k
KSE-100 index climbs 2,023 points, or 3.5% WoW, closes at 59,086
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Britain’s Lloyds shake-up puts 2,500 jobs at risk
Step taken amid a renewed push to slash costs
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Global equities head towards big gains
Oil remains steady ahead of OPEC+meeting
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‘Social engineering is a real threat’
Banking experts urge awareness, technological solutions at Karachi conference
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IMF sees $8b dip in debt in two years
Reduced CAD, restructuring initiatives with China drive projected decline
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Using technology to hit the right notes
Azima Dhanjee’s inspirational story features on ET podcast
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Rupee largely stable at 285.37
Drop in forex reserves may put currency under pressure
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Govt mulls weekly oil price revisions
OGRA writes letters to oil industry, asking it to switch to new mechanism
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Iranian envoy proposes border markets to boost trade
Highlights potential to help Pakistan address energy deficiencies
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Weekly inflation records marginal dip
Slight reprieve but SPI index remains elevated at 308.9 points
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Barclays working on $1.25b cost saving plan
Considering up to 2,000 job cuts aimed at boosting profitability
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In another record, PSX crosses 59k mark
KSE-100 index rises 186.51 points, settles at 59,086.35
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PHMA urges inclusion in Export Advisory Council
Chairman says knitwear consistently outperforms other export sectors
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Business leaders urge FTA to boost Pak-Kazakh trade
Say agreement can elevate trade from $195m in 2022 to $1b
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Body formed for tax base expansion
To increase income tax filers from 4.9 million to 6.5 million in eight months
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Gas consumers to pay Rs5b more
ECC decides to recover local, imported gas price difference from urban consumers
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KCCI urges FBR chairman to address sales tax return glitch
Calls for waiver of late-filing penalties attributed to this system error
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Rupee halts winning streak on dollar demand
Currency declined by Rs0.14 settling at Rs285.27 against greenback
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Chinese envoy discusses economic cooperation
Ejaz urges Chinese investment to focus on SEZs in Lahore, Karachi
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FM warns of unsustainable debt
Says tackling debt position should be 'top priority' of reform agenda
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Forex reserves decline by 2.9% WoW
Reach $7.2 billion on account of debt repayment
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Financial misconduct claims in fertiliser sector, CPPs
ECC meeting stresses importance of pursuing court cases against alleged irregularities
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Strategy unveiled to take IT exports to $10b
Substantial opportunity for Pakistan to grow its IT/ ITeS export revenue to $10-18 billion by 2028
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Global investors’ confidence in Pakistan rises
Country’s risk premium falls notably, Eurobond prices increase
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KE consumers to pay Rs1.52 more
Decision to put additional burden of Rs24.5 billion on consumers
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IMF expects dollar price to improve
Assumes dollar will cost little less than Rs300 on average by June next year
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Development spending remains low priority
Remains at Rs76b in contrast with Rs301b authorised under PSDP 2023-24
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Scholars urge reforms to enhance connectivity
Recommend addressing internal challenges, improving linkages with neighbours
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Rupee near three-week high vs greenback
Pakistan is expected to receive the second loan tranche of $700 million next month
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Dutch envoy keen to strengthen collaboration
Pakistan’s investment potential in IT, agriculture, and mining
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IT exports increase by 16% in October
It's result of higher number of working days, higher realisation of proceeds by banking channels
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NTDC investment plan termed unrealistic
Regulator says investment should go to areas facing constraints
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Strong economic cues propel PSX to new peak
KSE-100 index surges 827.17 points, settles at 58,198.76
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Pharma Bureau urges govt action amid drug shortages
Executive director says grey market has become bigger than white market