Business

Exporters unable to send containers to port due to lack of transport vehicles

Cabinet body took up amendments to rules for speedy govt work

Governor Baqir says pandemic opened new avenues in different sectors

Proposes raising price to Rs1,800 per 40 kg to encourage farmers to boost output

Country received $2.4b as overseas Pakistanis increasingly used formal channels

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 0.68% to settle at 45,654.34

Rally in global shares also lent some support to crude prices

Imran Khan thanks overseas Pakistanis for making December yet another record-breaking month

Under G-20 initiative, applicant countries were supposed to conclude deals by Dec 31

The total market value of all cryptocurrencies rose above $1 trillion for the first time

Oil prices were steady after hitting fresh 11-month highs on a fall in US stockpiles

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs160.01 in the inter-bank market

Covid-19 disruptions trigger shortage of commodity in world market

Company will receive gas supply via new pipeline at its RLNG-fired power plant at Bin Qasim

Increase comes due to official inflows of government

Asks Islamabad to adopt modern technologies in agriculture

Both sides resolve to increase bilateral trade volume

Increase in exports not sufficient to match surge in imports

Secretary says govt working on payment gateways to resolve industry issues

Committee will formulate criteria to approve new connections for industries

System will facilitate transfer of dividends to bank accounts of investors through CDC

UBS raised its forecast for Brent oil prices to $60 per barrel by mid-year

Area to be used for setting up technology zone to boost IT sector

Benchmark index advances 191.12 points to settle at 45,344.54

Unrest at US Capitol by President Trump’s supporters appears to have little impact

Increase comes due to official inflows of government

FIA conducts raid, finds suspects involved in illegal business of money transfer

A trade deal struck between Britain and the EU, which came into effect on January 1, did not cover financial services

Arrangements are in final stages for the provision of telephone, internet and cable services in Gilgit-Baltistan

Rupee strengthens against dollarThe rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs160.29 in the inter-bank market

ICCI says tough laws discourage potential taxpayers from entering tax net

SBP says move to new emission standards expected to affect refineries, auto sector in short to medium term

Energy minister discusses cooperation with UAE and Saudi Arabia

Review prospects of free trade agreement between two countries

Waives additional 2% duty on 152 tariff lines, endorses more wheat import

Dip comes as markets price in Democrat win in US Senate election

Will assess compliance with obligation of not charging investors with undue costs

Urge govt to devise policies to facilitate stakeholders in exploring avenues

Says focus on untapped markets can help to increase regional trade integration

Benchmark KSE-100 index soars 502.99 points to settle at 45,153.42

Earlier in session, Brent crude rose to about 11-month high

The rupee weakened against the US dollar at Rs160.32 in the inter-bank market

APTMA Punjab chairman says textile industry functioning at full capacity

Brent crude futures rose $2.15, or 4.2%

Value-added textile sector says product in local market is of substandard quality

Privatisation ministry actively pursuing matters to achieve targets

Importers likely to reap big benefit; domestic producers reject proposals

SBP report says business confidence turns positive; growth is promising

Spike in demand for furnace oil drives growth

Covid vaccines weaken expectations for gold gains