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PTDC introducing Tourist Information Centres
Tourists can also avail PTDC-arranged transportation facilities to far-flung areas
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KSE-100 falls below 44,000 as investors remain jittery
Benchmark-100 index falls another 328.39 points on Wednesday
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Mango exporters blame airlines for losses
Say they delay shipments, charge exorbitant freights
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Pakistan could eat India’s share of basmati rice exports
New EU regulations work in Pakistan’s favour, says one exporter
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Pakistan looks at inflow of $2b as four auto companies get permission
Official says nine companies have expressed interest in setting up assembly/manufacturing plants in the country
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Pakistan can treble per capita income by reducing fertility
Expert says biggest challenge for country is to enhance access to family planning
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Pakistan’s debt burden high, deficit to exceed official projections: Moody’s
Says economic growth likely to remain below expectations, keeps country’s credit rating unchanged at B3
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Sri Lankan Delegation: Pakistan to export 25,000mt of rice
A delegation of Sri Lanka arrived on Monday to finalise the issue of exporting 300,000 tons rice
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Expediting Trade Activities: Sialkot export zone should be made SEZ
99% of the city’s manufactured products are exported to international markets
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Bank deposits increase 19% to reach Rs11.9tr
Surge attributed to unattractive yields on govt securities, improved macroeconomic indicators
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Marble exports down 32%, amount to $39.46m
Industry official cites lack of support from banks as main reason for decline
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Car sales jump 14% to 213,119 units
Improving macro-economic growth, lower financing rates among reasons
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APBF urges govt to control dollar surge against rupee
Recent depreciation inflicts losses on economy, cost of deals jumps manifold
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Electric car boom won’t spell ‘end of oil’: IEA chief
Says oil will still be needed for ships, planes and trucks
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Pakistan’s trade deficit touches new height, stands at $32.6b
Overvalued rupee, minimal export incentivisation hurting exports
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Chinese delegation arrives to review CPEC progress
Assures government of support in realising full potential of mega project
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‘Not our job to monitor prices’
PSX acting CEO says risk management measures are in place in case of broker default
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Reko Diq gold mine project: Pakistan may face $11.5-billion penalty
World Bank’s arbitration tribunal rules in favor of Tethyan Copper Company
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Market watch: Stocks get a hammering as KSE-100 ends 2,153 points lower
Benchmark-100 index falls 4.65% to end at 44,120.58 amid political uncertainty
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Pakistan sees bigger LNG profile, imports to surge by 2022
Petroleum Minister predicts imports can jump more than fivefold as private companies build new LNG terminals
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Cotton Crop: Demand expected to exceed production
Bangladesh and Vietnam will lead the charge with cotton utilisation
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LCCI warns against rupee devaluation
'Recent surge in price of the greenback would increase input costs'
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
IMF has repeatedly said that Pakistan’s rupee is overvalued by 5-20%
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Remittances down 3% in fiscal year 2016-17
Low crude oil prices, global economic slowdown main causes of reduction
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Panel recommends increasing quota of new gas connections
Move comes amid large number of pending requests
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‘Pakistan should focus on digitalising, revolutionising SMEs’
PCJCCI officials discuss developing domestic markets and small industries
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Inbox postpones book-building amid volatility, uncertainty
Company was supposed to issue shares on July 11-12
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K-Electric announces fresh $1-billion investment
Will develop 900MW LNG-based power plant at Bin Qasim
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Olive tree plantations completed across 3,166 acres in Potohar region
Olive tree has the capacity to produce 500 kg oil per hour
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Govt re-approves four projects due to 464% increase in cost
Total of 12 development schemes worth Rs279.5b approved
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Market watch: KSE-100 jumps over 1,050 points as investors buy in droves
Benchmark-100 index rises 2.33% to end at 46,273.81
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Pakistan sets rules for banks wanting to be fully shariah compliant
Converting back to conventional banking operations will not be allowed
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The energy sector’s success and challenges
Containing generation tariff, indigenisation, technology absorption among issues.
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Fighting corruption: the call for public procurement reforms
PPRA rules need amending to align with United Nations Commission on International Trade Law 2011
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Rising consumerism and ever-increasing discounts
Most people are losing sight of what is needed, going against basic principle of economics
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Is financial development the magic bullet for growth?
While being interconnected, relationship is much more complex
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Analysing the composition of CPEC-related imports
Inflow of raw materials witnesses 7% decline, capital goods rise by 30%
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India fails to stave off investment in Pakistan
A dozen firms from a single European country line up to venture into Pakistan
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Weekly review: KSE-100 remains under pressure, falls 2.9% week-on-week
JIT investigations, unexpected rupee movement put investors at unease
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APBF official calls for enhancing Pak-Canada economic ties
Bilateral trade exceeded $1 billion in 2016, potential exists for improvement
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Government hikes Sui field’s gas price
Move aimed at benefiting state-owned PPL and SSGC, enhancing exploration & production
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CPEC expected to boost Pakistan’s insurance industry
SBP says non-life sector better placed to take advantage; however, risks remain
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Despite disappointing June, cement sales grow by 3.71% year-on-year
Experts blame increased taxation for diminished growth
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Mamnoon Hussain stresses use of modern technology
Says momentum of high-level bilateral exchanges should be maintained
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Taking women ‘on board’: experts suggest it would be an uphill task
While lauding initiative, officials say companies will find it difficult to meet three-year deadline
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FIA finds SECP chief guilty of tampering with record of Sharifs’ companies
Submits 28-page inquiry report to Supreme Court; advises it to register FIR against Zafar Hijazi
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‘Pakistan will work with China for region’s prosperity’
Ambassador Khalid says country is committed to CPEC
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Punjab to initiate ‘one-window centres’ to facilitate businesses
Project will bring provincial and federal services under one roof, ensure easy registration
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FDI target set at $15 billion by 2025
Govt making efforts to attract investors, results will be on display, says official

















































