Business

Says intensive market research, frequent exchange of trade delegations can boost trade volume

Expresses reservations over govt’s plan to impose taxes worth Rs290b

Funding aims to improve water treatment and distribution system in Faisalabad

Study reveals country has been investing in biotechnology

MPC revises growth forecast to 3% due to recovery in manufacturing sector

Levy is meant to promote R&D activities to support cotton production

Zaidi announces maritime ministry will soon achieve reform targets

Appreciates use of latest technology, modern manufacturing facilities in Pakistan

Experts hold discussion on corporate debt in developing countries

Both countries discuss areas of cooperation for economic development

Changes to be enacted through promulgation of ordinance

Imam says 1 million tons will be kept in strategic reserves

FPCCI chief says amendments to tax rules will not help increase revenue collection

Punjab intends to collaborate with Centre to simplify regulatory protocols

SBP report highlights strong growth in online transactions in second quarter of FY21

Small segment expects central bank to raise policy rate slightly in today’s meeting

NA panel told average price of imported wheat stood at Rs45.6 per kg

Brent crude on track for biggest daily percentage decline since June 2020

Directs authorities to remove hurdles in way of business activities

Over 1,500 applicants in Faisalabad receive financing under Kamyab Jawan programme

Cabinet body asks ministry to submit timelines for outsourcing power firms

Central bank reserves rise $4m to $13b

Under new policy, it is likely to abolish deemed duty collected by refineries

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs155.45 in the inter-bank market

Announcement in line with market expectations

Prices fell 7% on Thursday as several large European economies re-imposed lockdowns

Move aimed at meeting IMF conditions to revive loan programme

Benchmark index advances 177.22 points to settle at 44,901.31

Lodges complaint with prime minister against changes in central bank law

PM aide stresses need for connecting Pakistan’s geo-strategic location with geo-economics

Calls on govts to provide alternative forms of support and stimulus for aviation sector

Increasing reliance on loans comes in bid to maintain foreign exchange reserves

Currency recovers Re1 against dollar in single day to Rs155.74

Textile industry faces scarcity of yarn, cotton and gas

Investment dropped as investors were undecided about fresh plans amid Covid-19

Special aide stresses need to focus on advanced technology to promote industrialisation

500,000 more doses of Sinopharm vaccines reach country from China

Benchmark index declines 1.6% to settle at 44,724.09

Covid-19 pandemic clouds prospects for demand recovery

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Payments to be halted in wake of probe into excess profits of IPPs

Industry stakeholders hint at inevitable price hike for consumers

Company looks to trim costs, invest more in research capabilities

Aims to more than double deliveries of electric vehicles to one million this year

Raises prospects of overall economic growth of more than 2.5% this year

Trend suggests gradual return of imbalances in foreign trade

Stress heavy taxes threaten country’s textile exports

Islamabad says candidates for post of member finance did not meet eligibility criteria

Expert says Pakistani businessmen can make huge profits

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs156.7 in the inter-bank market