Business

Move comes owing to delay in clearance of tax refunds of pharmaceutical companies

Political uncertainty, geopolitical turbulence encouraging builders to halt new projects

Both sides have similar climates, crop types, environment

Will host trade summit exclusively for Pakistani companies in Almaty

Envoy says companies will capitalise on opportunities, partner with WAPDA

Appreciates PM Imran for introducing Digital Pakistan vision

US WTI crude futures were up $0.77, or 0.8%, at $103.75 a barrel, adding to the previous session's 8% jump

It was an all-time low value for the local currency

Experts say urbanisation, consumer consciousness driving industry’s growth

LSM index rises on back of increase in output of almost all major industries

Says conducive regulatory environment facilitates launch of new firms

Official says bank focuses on specific areas

Bullion down about 2.7% this week as optimism over peace talks lifts sentiment

Benchmark KSE-100 index tumbles 777.26 points to settle at 43,029.97

The policy shift does bring risks for emerging market countries dependent on dollar funding

Parts makers halted some operations on Thursday after an earthquake jolted the country’s northeast

Committee advises govt to take timely measures to avert diesel scarcity

Central bank gives no reason for decrease

Expert cites decision against Pakistan in Reko Diq case as reason for currency’s fall

Oil benchmarks in recent weeks have experienced their most volatile period since mid-2020

Foreign investors pour $1.26b into diverse sectors of economy

Says flexible exchange rate will offset impact of surging global commodity prices

Both nations decide to boost cooperation in agriculture, textile

It helps create jobs, improve working conditions

Lodge protest, show serious concern in letter to regulator

Azam Khan appointed executive director of World Bank for a term of four years

Benchmark index loses 168.46 points to settle at 43,807.23

Central bank gives no reason for decrease

CCOE seeks feasibility study as reserves critical for dealing with oil shortages

Says pre-feasibility study on underground gas storages will take a year

Says govt is prioritising upgradation of agriculture sector

Allows them to invest in government securities

Rule changes to promote access to finance for low-cost housing

Will also analyse electricity pricing, submit report to Senate panel

The rupee fell further as demand for the dollar stood high compared to its supply

Railway project will be constructed with investment of Rs201.5 billion

Rise comes as market expects hike in policy rate

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 255.87 points to settle at 43,975.69

Fed is expected to hike rates for first time in three years

CEO says national infrastructure projects can be financed with bourse’s help

Officials say B2B tie-up, online payment systems will produce new exporters

Higher import expectations driving currency’s decline

EU member Ireland has played a role in policing the bloc’s strict General Data Protection Regulations

Both benchmarks fall below $100 per barrel

Chip production being prioritised in Europe owing to pandemic-driven disruption

Envoy says mega project benefited Pakistanis through job creation, improved livelihoods

Highlights importance of regenerative agriculture to boost per acre yield

WTI crude drops to $95-96 on hopes of early resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict

Funds will be utilised for payment of price differential claims to oil firms

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 352.93 points to settle at 43,719.82