Business

PwC report says digitalisation can help Pakistan increase GDP per capita by 3-5% over three years

Asking the right questions, focusing on productivity, global competitiveness is key

Industry is mainly inward-looking with negligible exports

Privatisation and attracting FDI are two fundamentally different processes

Govt seeks assistance over and above current IMF programme

Says US trade chief as US looks to reduce reliance on China Policy

US two-year yields were the lowest since early September after the data

Middle East crisis sparks investment frenzy as price hits Rs214,600 per tola

Factory plans may be cancelled on new Asian production capacity

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 2,179 points, settles at 53,123

Shows keen interest in building economic collaboration

Pakistani firm looks for doing more business with China, entire world

Make appeal to assemblers because high inflation causes 80% fall in demand

Sai Venture Capital aims to raise $10m from local investors, fuel startup culture

Experts say move is cost-effective way to produce renewable energy, fertiliser

Trade volume between the two countries stands at US$4.5 billion currently

Integration of Raast with Buna to simplify payments through official channels

Export dispatches surge by 97.33%, increasing to 715,028 tonnes

Farmers demand implementation of govt support price

Explains risks to target from stronger rupee coupled with low imports

Pakistan’s benchmark monthly inflation (CPI) reading hit a 10-month low at 26.9% in October

Say it is crucial for decision-making, including impending privatisation of DISCOs

Reaches one-month low above Rs284/$ at the interbank

Bank of England says banks must retain adequate financial buffers to avoid increasing risk of bank runs

Investors cheer pause in US interest rate hikes as they await employment data

Finance minister expresses dissatisfaction on Rs9.4tr collection, terms it low

IT minister meets envoy to discuss mutual interests

Unanimous decision aims to discourage defaults, foster greater smartphone adoption

Agreement signed with Dolsar and Mott McDonald, ADB providing financial support

They say bailout will help industries cope with high gas prices

Hits one-month low near Rs283.50/$ due to increased demand for dollar

Price cut, improved economy fuel increase in demand for petroleum products

Cause acute shortages with harvest reaching barely 10,000 tonnes

SBP cites no reason for increase in reserves

Successful women from different sectors will take part in podcast

Low availability of external financing is govt’s weakest point in Pak-IMF talks

US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.64

Agrees on need to have uniform gas prices for all fertiliser plants

Akhtar says plan prepared to tackle issues, enable PSX to raise green financing

He stressed that the food security ministry would provide all possible support to the industry

Currency loses Rs1.18, closes at Rs282.65 against dollar

Regulator chastises CPPA-G for ignoring cheaper coal-based power production

Experts say Shell faced challenges in Pakistan’s regulated oil market

The accolades include Best Use of Media, Small Budget Campaign, Best Brand Building, and Best Digital Campaign

Exports to US amounted to $1,376.125 million, a decrease of 17.04%

Touches new three-week low at Rs281.47 vs dollar

Aims to enhance Pakistan’s capacity to engage in international carbon market cooperation

Policy enables exporters to keep more foreign earnings in their accounts

Decline in fuel prices, better-performing rupee hasn't resulted in reduction of commodity prices or transport fares

Finance minister dubs interest payments as primary concern for fiscal stability