Business

Government presents new debt policy statement in parliament

Benchmark index decreases 0.65% to settle at 41,630.93

Investors clutch at hopes China can contain coronavirus

Markets attempt to assess economic damage of coronavirus that has spread to around 20 countries

As FBR prepares a mini-budget, Shabbar Zaidi leaves on medical leave again

In meeting with Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, British envoy says UK supports ongoing economic reforms in Pakistan'

Project of 330MW is expected to be completed by March 2021

Cites technological improvements as reason behind increase

EPS stands at Rs9.93 in half-year period

UAF VC says 58% of country’s population is facing food insecurity

Pakistan eager to enhance trade with Africa, opens six new trade wings at embassies in the region

Loan will fund business plans for projects in 7 cities

Report forecasts annual capacity payments may surge to Rs1,466b in 2025

Approval comes despite thin fiscal resources

Airlines forced to cut flights, stores close as potential economic hit from outbreak comes into focus

Suggests increase of Rs2.47 per litre in price of diesel

Benchmark index increases 4.80 points to settle at 41,903.50

Britain caps Huawei's share of market at 35%

Market considers possibility of an early OPEC meeting as well

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

United States has said it hopes to reach a trade deal with Britain by the end of the Brexit transition

Ministry of Petroleum says principal amount stands at Rs457b, while delayed payments add another Rs77b

Federal cabinet members perturbed by low credit demand

Move aimed at combating under-invoicing, duty and tax evasion

Usman Buzdar has launched programme to provide soft loans to youth

Poor earnings attributed to high taxes, massive losses suffered by subsidiaries

Minister says global companies are participating in privatisation process

PTI govt may not hike gas tariffs for domestic consumers, ECC told

Tax authorities have proposed amendments to Incom Tax Rules 2002

Strives to adapt to changing audience needs and achieve its savings target

Record unemployment, surge in inflation have widened India's wealth gap

Benchmark index decreases 0.95% to settle at 41,898.70

Oil rises as markets wait for virus impact, US stocks fall

British Airways, Cathay Pacific, others suspend flights to and from China

Withdrawal of sales tax on cellular services added to SRB's challenges, it adds

Textile body fears new surcharges will hit 30% of production capacity

Envoy says Dhaka plans to develop 100 economic zones nationwide

Sends the bill to parliament which is aimed at promoting, protecting exports

Chinese markets remain closed all week

Reduction will lead to Rs360-400/bag decline in urea prices

Correspondences point to nexus between allegedly corrupt taxmen, importers

PC approves hiring of financial advisers to sell stakes of two blue-chip firms

Premier tells ministries to set goals for schemes, ensure inter-governmental coordination

Benchmark index decreases 240.04 points to settle at 42,299.19

Europe's Stoxx 600 and Wall Street futures bounce 0.5% from Monday's closing levels

Says Pakistan to miss projected economic growth rate of 3.5% due to poor crops production in 2019-20

Office of Auditor General of Pakistan tells govt that independence, autonomy of a constitutional entity must be upheld

Envoy says they are working to establish a training centre in the country

Decline was led by drastic contraction in gross margins

Both main oil contracts tumble more than 2%