Business

JV with Payoneer allows freelancers access to PayPal

Agreement addresses legacy issues that are pivotal for Karachi’s long-term energy sustainability

Also approves fixed income tax scheme for retailers, slated to launch in five major cities across country

Govt aims to swiftly address legal disputes in telecommunication sector

Cultivate pulses across 874,000 hectares this Rabi season

Private sector will give 6% of income to govt’s R&D Fund

SBP’s reserves grow after arrival of funding from multilateral lenders

According to SBP data, domestic currency strengthened by 0.02%, or Rs0.05, closing at Rs281.67 against greenback

KSE-100 index edges down 7.69 points, settles at 64,639.16

Shipments likely to rise further owing to production of refined products

Say upcoming govt should resolve energy crisis by supplying affordable electricity and gas

Low fuel demand, large inventory increases in data from the US Energy Information Administration weighed on prices

Planning Commission comes up with estimate to improve governance

Integration of organic fertilisers with soil chemical nutrition could reverse degradation process

Post IMF, investors express faith in economic reforms, timely debt repayment

34.5% tax burden affects over 190 million telecom users

Uptick stemmed from reduction in demand for foreign currency, increase in its supply in banking network

Karachi tax office receives Rs1.2tr in Jul-Dec, despite adverse business climate

KSE-100 index rises 297.25 points, settles at 64,646.85

Govt will kick off project on Jan 11, provide centres with latest facilities

Initiatives like CPEC make it very easy for local traders to do business

Release Rs131b to state-owned power companies without recovering dues

Trade deficit shrinks over 40% reaching $1.7 billion in December

Urges incoming govt to take sustainable measures for economic revival

Petroleum consumption dips 7% to 1.24m tons in December

Focus on better utilisation, taking exports to $250-300m within three years

KSE-100 index dips 312.18 points, settles at 64,349.60

Exports experience 155.85% surge, reflecting positive momentum

Large-scale smuggling of foreign cigarettes causing revenue loss

Business leaders criticise decades of neglect, plead for urgent solutions

Becomes first nation in South Asia to ship cooked beef to Beijing

Policymakers seek to curb circular debt, note challenges in way of sell-off

Persistent rise in food, energy prices drives inflation higher

Corporation earns Rs41b, confident of meeting full-year target of Rs80b

PFVA urges govt to declare agricultural emergency, develop new varieties

Diverse investments including sports ventures strengthen its global position

Analyst says there is ample supply, artificial shortages being created to raise prices

Minister urges incoming govt to identify untapped destinations in Sindh, Balochistan

Benchmark KSE-100 index shoots up 2,210.74 points, settles at 64,661.78

With heavy dependence on IMF it is obvious that fiscal stimulus schemes won’t get through

There is need to re-integrate bifurcated companies to yield economies of scale and scope

Solution to challenges lies in emulating PSEs featuring in Fortune 500

Addressing governance, human capital and educational issues will unlock nation’s potential

All eyes are on the SIFC-monitored and guided new government

Value of online transactions, however, remains low averaging Rs80,000 each

Prices of petrol and High Speed Diesel (HSD) will persist at Rs267.34 and Rs276.21 per litre, respectively

Expenses fuelled by interest costs, other spending

Say goal is to attract FDI, boost exports in IT and IT-enabled services sector

Directs shoe, clothing brands to make full disclosure of product discounts

Say policies of regulatory body are not public friendly