Business

Following nearly 15 years of suspension, reinforces connectivity between China, Pakistan

Sign agreements with govt for eight exploration blocks

Says GDP growth will mostly be higher for Asia-Pacific countries

Urges ECP to prevent ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ action by caretaker govt

KSE-100 index rises 368.21 points, settles at 64,822.43

Settles at 279.67 vs dollar with better foreign currency inflows

SAP pledges to invest more than $1 billion by backing AI-powered technology startups

Association chairman urges need for technology transfer, joint ventures

Experts urge one-window operation for company setup to facilitate investors

Partnership will enable NayaPa to provide a seamless connection with more than 25 Alipay+ global payment partners

Both industries emphasize need for improving business-to-business relationships

Second fuel price hike implemented in three months to meet IMF conditions

In ME, tensions rose morning after US, British forces carried out second joint round of strikes on Houthi in Yemen

Currency recovers over Rs27 against dollar in past 4-1/2 months

These include IP and TAPI pipelines to meet future consumer demand

KSE-100 index rises 514.81 points, settles at 64,454.22

Highlights need to implement decisions effectively at Regional Dialogue 2024

Pakistan embassy explores synergies with BUCIC for digital city development

Questions arise over caretaker govt mandate, complexity of proposed scheme

Aims to raise new domestic debt as investors show strong interest in second Sukuk auction

Will consider restructuring of revenue board that may cease to exist

Some push for local focus, others call for embracing global integration

Previously announced removal of cross-subsidies, aiming to enhance competitiveness of industries

Stays below 280 vs dollar in inter-bank dealings

Privatisation efforts stall as finance minister counteroffers 10% interest

KSE-100 index rises 657.19 points, settles at 63,939.41

Aims to bolster social protection system, support underprivileged

Research house forecasts 104% YoY earnings boost, driven by rising prices of urea, DAP

Say businesses find it difficult to meet stringent conditions

Economists divided on whether inflation stems from money printing or imports

Current form of value chains actually constrains equitable distribution of benefits

Power production will remain sub-optimal due to low forex reserves along with outages

Varying amounts of vapours are emitted from car fuel tanks during filling

About 2,070 tonnes of paper will be used to print 250m ballot papers from 49,600 trees

Says risks have emerged to debt sustainability, ability to pay back IMF loans

Prospects of sending summary for cabinet’s approval suddenly increase

Expects economy to expand 2-2.5% in FY24, FBR to collect Rs10tr in taxes

Show features seminars, workshops highlighting latest technologies, innovations in engineering, healthcare

Promoting bilateral trade while exploring further opportunities of partnership

Govt initiatives for freelancers to boost IT remittances to over $600m mark

KSE-100 index loses 1,355 points, or 2.1% WoW, settles at 63,282

LCCI stresses readiness to meet import needs with high-quality Pakistani products

Pakistan’s per-acre yield is behind global average due to limited access to modern machinery digital support services

IT ministry makes recommendations; initiative to promote cashless economy

Sources say matter will be referred to military establishment for resolution

Fund will be spent on exploration of metals and minerals in Pakistan

Sector faces challenges in reaching govt’s ambitious $25 billion export goal

Closes at Rs279.90/$ on signing of $3b UAE investment agreement

Imports of capital goods rise 11% to $3.6b in Jul-Dec 2023

KSE-100 index rises 79.83 points, settles at 63,282.23