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High use of furnace oil to raise electricity bill
Drop in hydel generation has led to increase in furnace oil consumption
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‘Karachi Port can become transshipment hub’
Goal can be achieved via port charges rationalisation, infrastructure development
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NEPRA allows 26.44 paisa cut in power tariff
Slashes rates on account of fuel cost adjustment for May 2021
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Tech firm digitalises grocery shops
Upgraded technology allows storekeepers to enhance sales, monitor stock
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NPMC seeks more sugar import
Urges ministries to take action against those involved in hoarding and cartelisation
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Market watch: PSX begins week on negative note
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 116.37 points to settle at 47,447.08
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Why modern cities fail
Disrupted cities with masses living in deplorable conditions require urban planning
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LPG scam surfaces during emergency moot
Importers of liquefied petroleum gas minted around Rs20b due to misuse of incentive
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Oil prices fall $1 as economic worries offset tightening supplies
Spread of virus variants, unequal access to vaccines threaten global economic recovery
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Exports surge, but challenges remain
Pakistan’s exports register the highest-ever increase of 18% in fiscal year 2020-21 says PM aide
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Let’s keep a watch on exchange rate
Current account deficit may pile pressure on currency in FY22
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Gwadar gateway of rapid growth
Studies suggest port city will be one of the most competitive connectivity hubs
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Kafkaesque economic decisions
Perplexing, irrational bureaucratic practices delay decision-making
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Private sector avoids taking risks
Asad Umar says state should own and operate selective enterprises to support growth
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Four banks pass ECB stress test
Four banks pass ECB stress test
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FBR issues draft rules for new export scheme
Export Facilitation Scheme will be implemented from August 14
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Govt to set up Pakistan Logistic Company
Looks to regulate business under National Freight and Logistics Policy
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Efforts under way to boost mango exports
Minister says old marketing methods limit exports to high-end markets
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Investments in cold storages stressed
Experts label it vital part of supply chain for exporting fruits and vegetables
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Fear of fourth Covid wave rattles market
Stocks battered on back of expectations about quarterly financial results, soaring virus cases
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‘Economic sustainability major issue’
Commerce adviser says industry is reporting phenomenal growth
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Govt changes stance on LPG policy
Petroleum Division proposes local price that is $80 above international rates
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Govt proposes 15% special pay allowance for armed forces
Ministry of Finance moves summary for consideration of cabinet
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Businessmen hail deal extension
Businessmen hail deal extension
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Govt to address garment sector woes
Govt to address garment sector woes
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SPI increases 0.07%
SPI increases 0.07%
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Palestinian envoy calls for deepening trade ties
Stresses need for promoting business linkages between private sectors of two sides
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Rupee strengthens against dollar
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More carmakers announce price reduction
String of price cuts came after govt unveiled tax incentives in new policy
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PC defers decision on PSM deal
Fails to approve transaction structure due to differences over classification of assets
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Islamic banking demand on rise
Share of Shariah-compliant banking industry growing in overall financial sector
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FBR holds tax concession for overseas Pakistanis
Not providing facility of duty and tax credit to Forex Remittance Card holders
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Market watch: KSE-100 falls ahead of earnings season
Benchmark index sheds 489.72 points to settle at 47,563.45
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Oil prices firm as US inventories decline
Prices on track for weekly loss of nearly 2% dragged down by collapse of OPEC+ output talks
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Indus Motor, Suzuki reduce car prices
Industry players expected to introduce hybrid electric vehicles under new auto policy
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Rupee hits 5-month low in inter-bank market
Closes at Rs159.33 against greenback due to rising import payments
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Punjab’s ADP utilisation at highest in 10 years
Province uses 97% of funds, or Rs300.77b, against allocation of Rs308b
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CCOE snubs gas companies
Grills ministry for not implementing cabinet’s decision to award idle capacity
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WAPDA gives K-IV contract to joint venture
Rs1.14b project awarded through international competitive bidding
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Zomato eyes $1.3b IPO
"We are disrupting the Indian habit of home-cooked food"
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Salt association seeks end to sales tax
Official says sector has potential to earn $1b through exports
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Investors urged to tap SEZs potential
CPEC Authority chairman calls it ‘win-win opportunity’
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World Bank holds release of $400m
Stops disbursement of loan due to delay in implementation of conditions
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State Bank reserves rise $1.1b to $17.2b
Increase comes following receipt of $1b from China, $440m from World Bank
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Markets down over Fed signal
Hong Kong stocks opened lower, extending losses into a seventh day
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Opel to be 100% electric in Europe
Carmakers around the world have started setting timetables to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles
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Oil rises after big draw in inventories
Brent crude oil futures rose 29 cents to $73.72 a barrel
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Circular debt rose by Rs260b this year, panel told
Power division officials say K-Electric a defaulter of Rs61b
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $1.1b to $17.2b
Increase comes following receipt of $1b from China, $440m from World Bank
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Market watch: Led by cement and steel, stocks soar 805 points
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 1.7% to settle at 48,053.17