Business

President issues ordinance to avoid delays in sale of assets, resolve disputes

Energy ministry seeks quarterly adjustments of Rs0.468 and Rs1.248

Raise concerns over regulatory complexities, cyber security risks, data privacy

Report cites moderate economic confidence, high inflation as constraints

Dollar demand dips after weakening of global oil prices

Says move will reduce public sector dominance, attract foreign investment, elevate insurance penetration

KSE-100 index tumbles 1,146.62 points, settles at 65,280.16

ECC to reconvene early next week to address members’ observations

Egg prices have risen more than 40% so far this year

Agency affirms ‘CCC’ rating for Pakistan that reflects high funding risks

Agency says ‘CCC’ rating reflects high external funding risks amid high medium-term financing requirements

Decision comes ahead of IMF board meeting; SBP expects deceleration in inflation

Minister says govt ordered two LNG cargoes for December, one for January

Agree to work on outcomes of joint study conducted by two sides

Aim is to broaden tax base, simplify rates, advocate fair treatment of active filers

Suggest foreign investments, energy cost reduction, and bureaucratic overhaul to transform economic landscape

KSE-100 index surges 414.46 points, settles at 66,426.78

Committee commends WAPDA, highlights land acquisition success

SSGC initiates investigation, terminates employment contract

Settles below Rs284/$ as RDA inflows prove instrumental in stabilising forex

Defends exclusive mandate on tax policy formulation

Planned acquisition is one of the world's leading oil companies' first entry into Pakistani fuels retail market

Core inflation is still at an elevated level and is coming down only gradually, says policy statement

Festival proves to be a blessing for shopkeepers, who earn good business by selling festival-related essentials

Approves Thar Coal railway project worth Rs53.7b without budget allocation, challenges IMF commitments

Comprises of $100m for reforms, $50m to enable lending, $5.5m to finance related activities

Marks departure from earlier predictions suggesting possibility of modest rate cut in Dec 2023

Says competitive prices for industries will boost trade activity

Investors book profit as KSE-100 index falls 211.31 points

Currency ends nine days of gains on foreign currency squeeze

OGRA conducts public hearing,reserves verdict

Call for cohesive, clear charter of economy to offer stability, guidance to business community

Emphasise urgency of executing AI promptly as most significant step in sector

Labour dept takes strict notice after matter reported on PM’s Portal

There should be ban on inter-ministerial transfers, postings of bureaucrats that will help polish their skills

Elephant grass production has begun recently, but it is being used for fodder

Whenever market bubbles burst, they create havoc in real economy, affect long-term growth

Strategic reforms crucial to propel exports into new era of competitiveness, innovation

Price Control Order leads to market distortions and soaring inflation

Govt sells Rs30b worth of bond to investors at rental payment of 19.52%

It will transmit power from Dasu station to Islamabad grid

Industry awaits release of approved Rs1.1 billion funds by Sindh

International market retreats as investors resort to profit-taking

Believe govt initiatives will result in favourable investment environment

Some 42,000 people left Canada in first six months of 2023

Covid, civil war leave African nation struggling to pay debt

Deflationary pressures rise over weak domestic demand

Marks unprecedented surge as KSE-100 rises 4,532 points, or 7.3% WoW

Currency gains ground vs dollar for ninth consecutive day

Fall 9% from $2.46b in Oct due to volatile exchange rate