Business

Concern over new strain of Covid-19 dampens positive sentiment

A topsy-turvy year for carmakers

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 257.51 points to settle at 43,674.28

Start of European vaccination campaign outweighs concern about weak near-term demand

Despite challenges, business groups are seeing LNG trade as an opportunity

This recipe for growth may not be effective for economies like Pakistan’s

Output falls as sector continues to suffer from operational inefficiencies

In current year, inflow of remittances has surpassed level of exports

It becomes clear it is only telecom that can help in coping with pandemic

Montenegro shutters national carrier

China amends criminal law

Thai seafood sellers seek govt aid

Chinese official says cooperation of both countries in this field enjoys broad prospects

Business confidence improves on expectations of promising outlook

Nisar says it would support economy during second wave of Covid-19

Stakeholders still worried about country’s thin share in global textile exports

Agreement on investment has been in works for seven years

E-commerce sales jump 49% in holiday season, according to Mastercard report

KATI chief expresses concern over 100% closure of captive power units

Expected to leapfrog US due to contrasting recoveries of both economies from pandemic

Shanghai Electric officials say timeline is subject to resolution of issues

The extension, effective on December 26, will last through December 25, 2021

The TSE said it will start reducing the weight of small-cap shares in Topix from 2022

China will conduct talks on an investment pact with the European Union “at its own pace”

Consumption of soft drinks in households soared that helped sector recoup losses

Oil prices are trading above $50 per barrel

Upper age limit for appointment on top slot of distribution companies was 62 years

Stakeholders hopeful for future because clients paid on time prior to Covid-19

Minister says Rs30b Punjab Employment Scheme launched to boost trade

Low-interest rates, rupee depreciation likely to discourage foreign investors

Imports of tea, tyres, textile and electronic goods fell 51% during first five months

Govt to convert a 12-year-old grant into equity in a questionable deal

der CPEC, could lay a strong foundation for growth of Pakistan’s economy

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs160.31 in the inter-bank market

Decrease comes due to external debt repayments

Company has sought licence for sale and marketing of RLNG

PM aide says govt will help set up large-scale manufacturing units, IT zones

Plant will be constructed at Allama Iqbal Industrial Estate at cost of Rs1.38b

Subsidiary of the industrial unit will be set up for transaction

ABAD chairman says construction package will steer country towards growth

Chinese, Turkish, Saudi and European firms setting up plants at FIEDMC zone

Planning Commission recommends keeping currency stable

Benchmark index rises 0.76% to settle at 43,416.77

US crude inventories fell 562,000 barrels in the week to December 18 to 499.5m barrels

Decrease comes due to external debt repayments

Textile exporters are anticipating a shortage of industrial input due to falling cotton production in the country

Development projects worth millions will be carried out under a 10-year development plan in the merged districts

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs160.55 in the inter-bank market

Ambassador shows interest in working on new economic roadmap

It will be Pakistan’s first peer-to-peer lending system