Business

Idea of 5-year plans has no place in modern, capitalist and democratic Pakistan

Instead of determining prices, govt should concentrate on collecting fuel taxes

Let’s join hands to make 2022 turning point for Pakistan’s fortunes

The programme started in mid-July, the ministry said

Asks govt to resolve issues faced by Chinese firms to attract FDI

householders fearful of winter shortages wait for days and nights to stock up on heating fuel

September has historically been toughest month for market

Shows interest in joint ventures, investment to increase trade

Prepares options to support people facing soaring energy bills

CEO says it will ease foreign exchange pressure, reduce trade gap

SMEs can alleviate poverty, expand economy through job creation

Many of the world’s top economies are struggling with inflation levels

Losses to affect timelines for completion of Mohmand Dam

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 679 points to settle at 42,592

Heavy rains on crop may force Pakistan to increase import volume

Say local companies have stopped investment due to favour given to importers

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 441.06 points to settle at 42,591.51

SBP fixes specific financing targets for wheat crop, tractor purchase

Has remained under pressure in last 5 sessions

Repercussions include higher imports, less exports and rising inflation

Widespread damage to crops such as cotton, onions and vegetables

Govt expected to impose 17% GST on fertiliser, urea and phoshorus

Business groups reluctant to deposit Rs453b in govt coffers following court orders

Assessing possibility of deferring recovery of one-time Rs9.9 per unit surcharge

Comes under renewed pressure as remittances slow down

No price increase in US, where it is locked in battle with Microsoft Corp’s Xbox

Iranian business groups worth $800 million including traders and 33 companies arrived in Pakistan

Application a milestone in competitive power trading market roadmap

Stresses need to develop connectivity infrastructure

Higher car prices and increase in unit sales boost earnings

Economists say per capita income of Indian Muslims is 24% less than Pakistan

Rules out selling users’ data to regulators, governments

Heavy monsoon rains have slashed potential output of important, minor crops

Pak FM, Saudi counterpart discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

Benchmark KSE100 index sheds 28.80 points to settle at 43,337.97

Landmark master plan will help export sectors to achieve better productivity

Envoy says UAE businessmen ready to invest in Pakistan, but need market data

Pine nuts export to China hits $41.48m in Jan-Jul 2022

PTA insists cuts in optic fibre not due to any sabotage or criminal activity

Additional 100% surcharge imposed on imported vehicles, mobiles and home appliances

Country faces low agricultural productivity in wake of extreme climatic events

It will cause further decline in textile as well as national exports

Narrows down by 45% after govt and central bank kept a high check on imports

Currency dealt blow by energy crisis, recession concerns

Turkiye and Pakistan could enhance bilateral cooperation in many fields

Import of fertiliser to hurt farmers and industry

Over 1m tons of extra commodity will be available at start of crushing season in Nov

It is being charged by banks on fuel purchases

Drops further Re1 to Rs217.66 in inter-bank market

Senate panel asks ministry about high petrol prices when global markets fall