Business

With NFC notified, govt mulls options on distribution of resources between centre, provinces

Subsidy of Rs37b to be given on urea and DAP fertilisers

Benchmark index advances 0.96% to settle at 33,603.02

UAE, Kuwait also announce production cut by a total 180,000 bpd

Many changes made to ensure benefit reaches SMEs

Food security ministry proposes fertiliser subsidy

PM aide says Pakistan’s future borrowing will be limited to repaying old debt

Move aimed at meeting economic and technological challenges

Investors worried new cases can slow or reverse loosening of lockdown measures

New output cuts by Saudi Arabia limit price losses

Inflows may help rupee to strengthen against dollar in short run

Insists audit will ensure transparency, provide access to credible data

Optimism slumped in Q1 2020 compared to fourth quarter of 2019

Small businesses reopen after 47 days as govt relaxes lockdown

Commercial centers in all provincial capitals saw heavy traffic jams, big crowds

Kuwait follows suit with additional cut of 80,000 bpd

Investors worried new cases can slow or reverse loosening of lockdown measures

Gulf state halts monthly allowances to citizens amid record low oil prices and corona-led economic slump

Concern over persistent glut cancels out support from supply cuts by biggest producers

Benchmark index rises 16.10 points to settle at 33,283.79

Proposal for call option for two years sent to ECC for approval

Low pressure of the gas is causing a problem for K-Electric to run three gas-based power plants

Tolerance of tax loopholes is decreasing in corona-hit EU states

Schemes will give fresh impetus to Pakistan’s economy, stabilise financial condition

PTI govt should not intervene as its policy distorts market, harms poor the most

Centre, provinces should adopt unified approach to fight common threat

Demand for Pakistan’s textile, leather may fall in major export markets

Adviser says G20 will defer country’s payment of around $1.8b for one year

GDA proposes assistance on basis of past performance

Sindh minister says businesses must follow SOPs issued by govt

Tourism is among hardest hit by global outbreak that has grounded nearly all travel

Fund MD says protectionism could weaken prospects for economic recovery

Requests govt to reduce electricity tariff to regain lost status

Maritime ministry floated idea for cheaper imported oil due to lack of onshore storages

K-Electric presentation highlights overall energy planning remains fragmented

PIAF urges govt to reopen all markets without specification

KSE-100 sheds 884 points to settle at 33,268 points

Fertiliser manufacturers want taxes withdrawn, while IMF seeks end to concessions

Finance ministry proposes 31% increase in tax collection to revive IMF programme

US Energy Information Administration's weekly report shows 15 weeks of consecutive rises in crude stocks

The ministry works on another scheme aimed at providing interest-free loans to small businesses

Company official says govt should raise taxes but consider moderating price elasticity

Adviser says measures being taken for ensuring ease of doing business

Exporters urge govt to extend export date to June 1

Move aimed at providing further stimulus to economy

Now, retired civil servants will not be able to keep govt accommodation

E-commerce grows as retailers connect with buyers online amid lockdown

Say the decision will save millions from unemployment

Some people opt for garments supply from retail stores to customers' doorsteps

Benchmark index slips 36.47 points to settle at 33,267.69