Business

Investors adopted 'dump-and-run' strategy, taking cue from slumping global markets

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sets plan for a big increase in crude production in April

Privatisation is short-term solution with long-term negative implications

PTI govt confident it can improve quality of farm inputs, increase crop diversification

Country can benefit from fall in trade between China and the US in textile products

Cellphone manufacturing policy must target exports, not just domestic market

Lack of resources, illiteracy keeping most people away from cashless system of payments

Investment in thermal power generation sector stands at $61.8m

Dr Christian Turner praises PM Imran for promoting tourism in the country

German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck says bilateral trade between two countries is around €3 billion

Thai official says firms are exploring new opportunities for investment

GSMA findings suggest awareness increases to 70% in 2019

Housing Division wanted to award contract to Chinese firm for construction of
5 million low-cost housing units

KSE-100 index increases 236 points amid growing cases of coronavirus

Analyst expects selling to continue even if virus-affected global economy recovers

Alternative raw material supply routes can be tapped to keep industries running

The ambassador highlighted that trade, investment, economic and friendly relations between the two countries

Minister says this will help enhance job opportunities, raise revenue

Pay amount to IPPs despite no electricity generation

Omar Ayub tells Senate panel meeting will be held next week

Supply of raw material from China stops due to coronavirus threat

Shamshad Akhtar says women need to be given access to money, bank accounts and credit

Marginal increase indicates govt’s reforms initiative is not bearing fruit

In worst case scenario, country may face up to $5 billion loss

Oil plunges 9% as the development revives fears of a 2014 price crash

PM’s aide urges business community to capitalise on this opportunity to diversify exports

Coronavirus spread has dimmed growth prospects and sent investors scurrying for safe-haven assets

Benchmark index decreases 1,162.44 points to close at 38,219.67

MSCI All-Country World Index, which tracks shares across 47 countries, was down 0.72%

Moscow will not back OPEC's call for extra reduction in oil production: source

Envoy hopes free trade pact between two sides will be finalised swiftly

Official asks businessmen to diversify export products

Liquid foreign currency reserves held by the country, including net reserves held by banks, stood at $18,869 million

Move aimed at giving relief to farmers

UNISAME says some important aspects have been omitted from policy draft

FBR admits system is malfunctioning and has been shut for past 20 days

It will offer one-tenth shares to international firm having expertise in sector

Airlines across the globe are rushing to cut flights and costs and warning of hit to earnings

Benchmark index increases 475.71 points to close at 39,382.11

Central bank cites no reason for increase in reserves

OPEC agreed to cut output by an extra 1.5m bpd in the second quarter of 2020

Saudi Arabia wants OPEC and allies to cut 1 million to 1.5 million bpd for second quarter

Inter-ministerial coordination will further be improved for a robust privatisation programme, says PM Imran Khan

Package includes funds for improving social, health indicators in districts of Punjab

Utility has sought price increase under quarterly, monthly adjustments

NA panel stresses need for tech-driven sustainable agriculture, food security

Cite low inflation reading, reduction in profit rate on debt securities

Three tariff adjustments are pending that, if notified, can substantially raise electricity prices

Also delays decision on 38% hike in power tariff for Karachi consumers

Planning minister says PTI govt committed to speedy completion of projects