Business

Leading manufacturer says decline in new stock, increase in production cost will affect rates

Decides to become full member of global body to balance out India's role

Scheme will help slash clearance time, facilitate trade, improve supply chain

In last 2.5 years, out of 10 promised targets, only one has been fully achieved

Vaccine rollout fuels hopes of easing of lockdowns, boosting oil demand

Fehmida says fruits of 18th Amendment have failed to reach people

There is a $0.8883-per-mmbtu increase in the sale price of imported RLNG

Dawood says a trans-Afghan railway project was also discussed in a well-attended conference

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs159.98 in the inter-bank market

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Members say they were not sent summary for review, asked for time to examine document

Says it is fastest way for Pakistan to become knowledge economy

NEPRA reserves judgement on petition seeking to apply uniform tariff

Fiscal Policy Statement shows per person burden increased Rs21,311 in one year

WAPDA chief says confidence-building measures in project area will alleviate poverty

Global semiconductor shortage has highlighted dependence on foreign players

Slashes 2021 gross domestic product growth forecast to 5% from 7.25%

Aims to modernise back-end operations and manufacturing, warehousing processes

Benchmark index falls 27.84 points to settle at 46,905.79

OPEC expects output reduction to keep market in deficit throughout 2021

Central bank cites no reason for increase

Development seen as thaw in ties with two key Gulf nations

Govt’s negligence towards major cash crop has heavily affected country’s economy

Imran Khan expresses displeasure over delay in undoing amendment in FBR rules

The plan calls for putting all of Ant’s businesses into financial holding company, including its technology offerings

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.19 in the inter-bank market

Move aimed at selling 18.4% stake in company

Have sought guarantees and exemption from regulatory approvals

Federal and provincial bureaucracy unable to meet expectations of political leadership

Minister says current environment conducive for investment

Strives to enhance cotton harvest that has remained low for years

Scheme is expected to steer green revolution in steel sector

Overseas Pakistanis pour capital into G-B to capitalise on lucrative opportunities

Democrats’ advance toward Biden’s proposed $1.9tr coronavirus plan bolsters market

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 353.29 points to settle at 46,933.63

OGDCL announced the discovery of gas and condensate in its exploratory well Sail-I in Hyderabad district of Sindh

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs160.15 in the inter-bank market

Ambassador says they can provide electricity to Pakistan at half its current cost

Says final draft of National Electricity Policy 2021 ignores its recommendations

Stand at 4.73m tons against 4.07m tons in January 2020

Envoy says modest number of UK companies already operating in Pakistan

Debt servicing rises 15% in six-month period on back of increased borrowing

Also discusses allocations for power sector under PSDP

Fixes separate hearings for car and cement manufacturers

OGRA, Planning Commission refuse to bear cost

Both major crude oil contracts rose more than 2%

Benchmark index increases 0.72% to settle at 46,580.34

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.22 in the inter-bank market

Gave concept clearance to two other proposals

Move aimed at identifying ghost accounts to plug leakages in expenditure