Business

Country forges closer ties with Damascus to counter influence of Iran, Turkey

New prices will come into effect from September 1

Chinese experience to ensure speedy development of SEZs

ISGS MD says pipeline construction in Pakistan to kick off soon

Its team deliberated on issues pertaining to manufacturing, exports

Govt reluctant to accept demand due to restrictions under IMF deal

Structural reforms have helped create a buffer for dealing with unexpected events

Exporters have failed to make shipments due to high temperature in Sindh

Exporters have failed to make shipments due to high temperature in Sindh

FBR collects Rs574b in taxes against target of Rs643.7b

ISGS MD says pipeline construction in Pakistan to kick off soon

Imran directs his economic team to take steps for promotion of small businesses

Benchmark index falls 1.61% to settle at 29,672.12

Final decision lies with Saudi Arabia's crown prince

Sept round of meetings is being discussed by two sides: Chinese Commerce Ministry

Economy has failed to create enough jobs for the 1.2 million Indians who come into the labour market each month

Hurricane’s approach towards Florida raises fears US crude producers may suspend output

Firdous Ashiq Awan says govt to pass on benefits of reduction in oil prices to consumers

Japanese envoy says more companies are willing to enter Pakistan

Funds raised at PSX will help cope with tough financial situation

SAPM says working on a two-pronged strategy to introduce ease-of-doing-business plan

Power producers refuse to lift imported gas due to economic merit order

Govt efforts to hire financial adviser get subdued response

Borrowings include $1b for budgetary support, $300m for energy sector reforms

Gives go-ahead to new development schemes despite narrowing fiscal space

PTI govt writes off half of liabilities of industrialists, late payment surcharge

Fears grow corrupt officers of these companies may harass honest consumers

Alibaba's Jack believes artificial intelligence poses no threat to humanity

Cites no reason for increase in forex reserves

Farmers, workers claim IMF loan obligates implementing a number of belt-tightening measures

Benchmark index falls 1.56% to settle at 30,158.96

Fears about slowdown in economic growth are keeping prices in check

Biggest bone of contention between London and Brussels is what to do about Irish border

Says networking among people is also of vital importance for the progress and prosperity of the region

Cabinet Committee on Energy discusses proposal pertaining to damages

Revises rules to ensure swift payments to sugarcane farmers

IT minister says PTI is committed to fulfilling all legal requirements for the recovery of outstanding amount

NA body assures cotton cultivators of support, protection

Has initiated process for acquiring relevant seismic data

Decline comes primarily due to early buying in previous month

Takes cue from global market where precious metal hit six-year high

Fiscal and Monetary Policies Coordination Board suggests a ‘regulated policy rate’

Calls for speeding up process of removing unnecessary regulations

Move comes amid FBR's refusal to grant sweeping concessions through SRO

Aims to stem inflow of goods through illicit channels that has badly hit local industries

CEO says majority of incidents occurred inside homes due to faulty wiring, unsafe use of electrical equipment

Asia's third-largest economy has slowed in each of the past three quarters

Toyota will acquire 4.94% stake in Suzuki which will in turn buy 0.2% stake in Toyota

Chinese vice premier says Beijing is willing to resolve trade dispute through 'calm' negotiations

Benchmark index rises 52.86 points to settle at 30,637.71