Business

Stands at 4.2% of GDP as govt fails to enhance revenues to a point where it can meet growing expenses

Following the tariff cut for March 2019, the consumers will receive a relief of Rs280 million.

Stock data counters fears resulting from OPEC output cuts, US sanctions on Venezuela and Iran

Benchmark index rises 0.28% to settle at 36,504.25

Russia on Tuesday called the US tightening of sanctions an "aggressive and reckless" policy

Benchmark index loses 1.05% to settle at 36,901.69

Posts a loss of Rs980m in the Jan-Mar 2019 quarter

Arif Alvi says reviving Pakistan’s economy is PTI govt's topmost priority

PM aide says govt will ensure real-time recording of trade between the two countries

Ex-SBP governor and former finance minister Dr Hafiz Pasha calls capacity of the finance ministry shamefully low

Chinese official says investment exceeds $130b between 2013 and 2018

Senate committee briefed on the incentive package for export of rice, sugar and cotton yarn

Decline comes in line with downturn in world markets

Elites pressurising govt to allow whitening of Benami properties after paying negligible taxes

It is a prerequisite for approval of $100m loan by World Bank for the project

McDonald’s will be branding the boarding passes with its special offer

Foreign Minister Qureshi meets his Japanese counterpart, deputy prime minister in Tokyo

Insists it will contribute to volatility in the Middle East and global energy market

Washington demands buyers of Iranian oil stop purchases by May 1 or face sanctions

Benchmark index falls 1.35% to settle at 36,404.03

The IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Both sides discussed matters pertaining to bilateral interests

Decrease comes on the back of drop in revenue, mainly due to dip in service charges

Will produce 20,000 MT per year; chemical is widely used in textile sector

Board of directors declares interim cash dividend of Rs1.5 per share

Says overall imports of the country may end up at $53 billion while exports would reach $24 billion

Central Asian state has offered $100m deferred payment facility for oil imports

Under the FTA, Beijing will provide market access to 90% of Pakistani commodities at zero duty

Terms of Chinese loans a sticking point between Pakistan and IMF

Facility will be utilised by PSO, PARCO and Pakistan LNG Limited; ease pressure on foreign currency reserves

White House had announced it was tightening sanctions to try to cripple the industry crucial to Iran's economy

Weekly review: KSE-100 stays under pressure in week marked by turbulence

Says Iran is ready for any US decision to end waivers granted to buyers of Iranian crude

US expected to announce sanctions on countries who continue to import Iranian oil

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It aims to consolidate its market lead in commuter bus, cinemas and events e-ticketing segments

Iran’s biggest oil customers are China and India, who have both been lobbying for extensions to sanction waivers

Pakistan should benchmark trade policies with Malaysia; focus on social sector

Electricity production is not the only possible use of Thar coal

Pakistan’s major advantage is short-staple cotton whose production is falling

Plans to study hydrogen, green technologies to ease environmental problems

World leaders will meet in Beijing this week for summit on BRI

Adviser instructs FBR to come up with a simplified version with only two tax classifications

Duty cut makes export better option for foreign enterprises than investment

Exporters who do not have GLT units have to pay duty of Rs300 per kg

Senate body told country is expected to face flash floods in summer

Ministry sends summary to ECC for approval of Sukuk issue

Ishrat Husain says data analytics can help widen the tax net

Benchmark index slips 45 points, but trading volumes increase

Decline comes as overall demand for energy remains low due to lower temperatures this season