Business

Premier heads meeting to review tax reforms; orders to plug loopholes, ensure transparency

Saudi Arabia decided to maintain its voluntary cut of 1m bpd through April even after price rally

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 558.81 points to settle at 45,837.35

Ministry seeks ECC nod for imports from Afghanistan, Central Asia

Sub-committee on LPG policy rejects proposals which may end price disparity

Announcement comes in wake of semiconductor chip shortage

Asks why dollar rate not kept at Rs200 while negotiating new deal

Exports plunge for second successive month, while imports inch up

Move aimed at attracting higher investment in government papers

Emphasises direct flights will help promote two-way trade

High production achieved as a result of significant drop in phone smuggling

Seeks joint ventures between private sectors of two sides

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs157.13 in the inter-bank market

The officers serving in grade-20 to -22 are also not entitled for the ad-hoc allowance

Increase comes due to official inflows of government

Benchmark index dives 882.24 points to settle at 45,278.54

Envoy cites construction, tourism as potential areas of cooperation

Executive board to give final approval this month provided Pakistan fulfils all agreed actions

Closes at 157.84 against dollar, aided by higher foreign currency inflows

CCOE sub-body removes proposed RD on land route from LPG policy draft

Cement-makers say rising energy prices have led to increase in cost of production

Voice fear foreign buyers may cancel value-added textile orders

Project will digitally transform IPO process at bours

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 196.51 points to settle at 46,160.78

Signs of progress in coronavirus vaccine rollout in US give further support

Move aimed at giving representation to provinces on regulatory authority

Industry players welcome decision taken to avoid confusion at time of goods clearance

Nearly 2.2m return filers were only one-third of those with valid National Tax Numbers

Sharp rise comes on back of surge in electricity tariff, kitchen item prices

Expect fossil fuel to remain part of energy mix despite emphasis on renewables

More people approaching banks to acquire low-cost housing finance

Commodity will be available at Rs160 per kg this month

The rupee strengthened against the US dollar at Rs158.04 in the inter-bank market

The growth indicates that the economy is performing well despite the second wave of Covid-19

Input received from private sector would form federal government’s consideration for the upcoming federal budget

With the $200 million worth of new loan, the country will be able to cover another 13.5 million

Both crude contracts touch lowest in more than six days

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 370.84 points to settle at 45,964.27

Pakistan can achieve rapid growth by cutting tax rates, offering incentives to investors

Mills should quote attractive prices, offer quality products to attract global buyers

Put consumer welfare to the fore, and the love affair will continue

Besides energy supply, agreement will pave way for trade boost, manpower export

It is preliminary but important step towards documenting national economy

Brent, WTI crude contracts finished February 18% higher

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 271.59 points to settle at 45,593.43

Envoy says businessmen should avail opportunity through joint ventures

IT minister says firms are encouraged to manufacture and assemble phones

Trading remains jittery as investors opt for caution

Prospects of gradual restoration of trade increase after deal to maintain peace

Output drops due to depletion of reserves, no big find in a decade