Business
More News
-
K-Electric tariff reduced by Rs2.45 per unit
It comes on account of monthly fuel cost adjustment
-
Call to remove export barriers
Farm produce exports to China reach $730m, but potential is huge
-
Remittances hit 27-month low at $2.1b
Many expatriate Pakistanis opt for informal channels that offer attractive rates
-
Petroleum product prices may see reduction
Price of petrol and HSD likely to decrease by Rs7.50 and Rs12.37 per litre respectively
-
Economic situation improving: Rehman
Says retail sector employs around 14% of the total workforce
-
LNG supply disruption feared
PSO facing shortfall of billions of rupees in winter gas purchases
-
Stocks close flat in topsy-turvy session
Benchmark KSE-100 index edges up by 23.32 points to settle at 41,737.62
-
Motorcycle production declines by 34%
521,643 bikes produced this year against 797,346 in the same period last year
-
CPEC fruit: 1,320MW project initiated
It will use Thar coal for power production
-
Startup funding down to $350m
Funding dips on uncertain macroeconomic conditions, political turmoil
-
With Covid and floods, life and health insurance coverage spreads
Insurance industry premiums grow 17% in past one year
-
Economic situation is deeply concerning: FPCCI
Sheikh stressed that he had never seen such an uncertain situation in 45 years of business life
-
EU strikes deal on first carbon border tariff
CO2 emissions tariff to be imposed on imports of polluting goods
-
Attock Refinery shuts down for 8 days
Low demand for furnace oil, lack of technology lead to temporary closure
-
ADB approves $100m for vocational training
Project to finance establishment of 19 TVET centres of excellence in eight priority sectors
-
New youth loan scheme announced
Revised scheme introduces new components; micro and agriculture loans
-
‘Pakistan committed to OIC’s STI agenda 2026’
Govt investing in developing a digital society, says ITT minister
-
WAPDA, Kohistan Jirga ink deal on uplift schemes
Locals will ensure smooth execution of projects
-
CM Sindh breaks ground for 73rd grid in KE’s network
Interconnections will channel up to 2050 MW electricity
-
Pakistan to host CARs trade summit: PM
Promote connectivity via road, rail links to boost trade
-
MCB Bank shareholder sells stake for Rs7.5b
Transaction took place at one-year low share price of Rs115
-
Ray of hope for beleaguered auto sector
Car sales rise 35% month-on-month, hit 20,000 units in Nov
-
Most of Pakistan’s oil, gas reserves consumed
Country’s energy outlook bleak as 80% of oil, 67% of gas deposits consumed
-
There is no place like a climate-resilient home
Substantial funding is necessary to accelerate development of resilient housing
-
COP27 is over, Lahore still heading into airpocalypse
Transport sector contributes at least twice the emissions produced by industrial or agricultural activities
-
New debate on cheaper bike petrol
Motorcycles don’t need high octane fuel which is more than enough for them
-
No room to err in 2023
Tug of war and rejection of political opponents’ policies render investors clueless
-
Adding another $30b to GDP
Without empowering women, economic development will remain a dream
-
UAE to collect 9% corporate tax from companies
Tax not applicable on individuals’ salaries or their income from employment, says report
-
Foreign IT investors look for policy consistency
Tech expert calls on Pakistan to pass laws on long-term policies
-
SBP faces conflict of interest issue
Board director resigns as he has stake in firm that is seeking digital banking licence
-
China for strengthening green finance rules
Says delayed exit from high-carbon sectors will result in heightened financial risks
-
Banned soybean imported without licences
APSEA claims it had applied for an import licence in March 2018
-
Two mega grid stations worth Rs24b inaugurated
Minister says 2,000MW cheap power from Thar coal will be added to grid by June 2023
-
Traders decry political polarisation
Underline need for charter of economy to cure ills
-
‘Housing sector laws must be amended’
Tarar says multiple laws governing the sector are creating confusion
-
Heat-resistant hybrid rice variety developed
New variety, a joint work of Chinese and Pakistani researchers, gives 12.5% higher yield
-
Stocks retreat due to delayed IMF review
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops by 452 points to settle at 41,698
-
5G can promise GDP growth up to 0.46% by 2035
Report says investment in 5G brings an estimated 3-to-7-fold cost-to-benefit ratio
-
Stuck soybean to cause shortage
DPP urged to seek one-time exemption to release ships carrying banned GMO soybean
-
Alvi invites countries to join CPEC
Suggests trade in local currency to reduce cost, increase volume
-
G7 oil price cap not to blame for Turkey tanker queues, EU says
Number of vessels queuing in the Black Sea increased to 20
-
TSA deadline will be missed: IMF
MoF unaware of which govt departments own 484 untraceable bank accounts
-
Punjab raises employment scheme loan limit to Rs20m
Decision aims to promote economic activities, increase employment
-
Govt introduces new REIT regulations
Some 11 REIT projects worth Rs600 billion in progress at present
-
SBP asks banks to embrace new technologies
Says risks are best addressed through a concerted response by all stakeholders
-
Pak-China sign MoU for medical innovation
To promote cooperation on medical equipment products, innovative devices
-
Rice sector demands industry status
Businessmen say uplift will boost exports, increase overall production
-
Pakistan needs climate-resilient houses: Rehman
Urges govt to focus on sustainable urbanisation, provide better municipal services
-
Vietnam sees trade rising to $1b next year
Envoy asks Pakistan to increase export of IT manpower














































