Business

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

Members say there are encouraging prospects from friendly countries, no more obstacles

Part of major push to expand resources available to help poor countries fight climate change

Traders express concerns as runaway inflation, unemployment take toll on spending

Marks third major funding round to anchor crucial initiative amid delays

Revenue board chief endorses disconnection of 500,000 SIMs

Bulgarian economist praised for navigating series of major global shocks

Says melting of glaciers in Himalayan, Karakoram ranges presents serious risks

Say LPG allocation to Sui companies will fuel anti-competitive practices

Iran’s retaliation concern pushes oil prices to near six-month high

Equity funds saw outflow of $2.9b during weekended April 10

Call for collaboration to safeguard businesses, tackle false information online

KSE-100 index surges 1,898 points, or 2.77% WoW, settles at 70,314.72

Says probes threaten domestic solar panel, wind turbine and electric vehicle industries

Under contracts, Pakistani partners will distribute 200MW of inverters

Cheema says global FIs have confirmed inflation is decreasing

Demands policy intervention to reverse decline in IT exports

Data reveals stark realities as growth falters, income gap threatens stability

Have potential to raise production from existing fields by embracing modern technology

Energy minister reveals a reduction of Rs3.82 per unit on electricity bills for month of April

Govt mulls increasing feed gas price for FFC to end pricing anomaly

Domestic currency stabilises at Rs277.94/$ as investors seek safe haven amid economic uncertainty

Bank’s strategic shift towards Asia drives sale amid currency volatility