economy

Imports decline but exports could not pick up pace

Agri-committee asks provinces to focus on oilseeds, pulses cultivation

Despite crisis, textile industry remains most export-oriented sector in Pakistan economy

Includes Islamabad among top-10 friendly countries

It will lead to big savings coupled with convenience of flight schedule

Govt gives more representation to provinces to decide on major projects

They will not be entitled to reduced 14% sales tax if they fail to connect

Says it is taking place due to collusion between Customs officials, private sector

Pakistan receives $5.47 billion in July-September quarter, down 1.43% from previous year

Central bank cites no reason for improvement

Says weaker outlook will dampen prospects for fiscal consolidation

Local industries will receive electricity through Pehur Hydel Power Plant

Official from Moscow says there is need to enhance bilateral cooperation

Increases price by 6.43% for SNGPL, 6.62% for SSGC

Reza Baqir says bold measures taken in recent past were painful but necessary

Secretary says if LNG is taken out of system, energy crisis will emerge again

Cumulative loss of public sector firms has touched Rs300b per year

Country fares poorly on indicators of freedom of press, corruption but improves on reducing organised crimes

Pakistan's average lending from ADB increases from $1.4 billion per year to $2.4 billion a year

New plant will facilitate the company in producing 24,000 units per hour

Pakistan’s image will have significant bearing in garnering global support to counter India’s hostile posture

Request comes in wake of shortfall in country's output

Company setting up manufacturing facility in Faisalabad with annual capacity of 15,000 cars

Chinese firms expected to set up manufacturing plants, especially in SEZs

Benefit passed on to end-consumers on account of fuel cost adjustment

Delay mostly due to long project completion periods, systemic inefficiencies

Say 47,000 jobs will be created for the locals with billions of dollars new investments

Both sides agree second phase of FTA will lead to more investment opportunities

Economic affairs division awaits FBR input to finalise draft of loan agreement

Official tells Senate panel installed capacity stands at over 35,000MW

FCCI chief says efforts will be stepped up to bridge govt-business gap

Ministry official says important development expected in two weeks

Decline comes following US-China trade war

Cites fiscal constraints being faced by govt, IMF loan terms

President promulgates 'The CPEC Authority Ordinance 2019' and 'The Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019'

Ambassador Naghmana Hashmi talks about key trade, investment issues

If Pakistan moves out of FATF grey list, it will boost sentiment of foreign investors

If consumption in winter increases, power cost can come down

Current account surplus is achieved at cost of living standards, employment

Say if 2.5% WHT imposed, they will wind up their businesses

Mutual Evaluation Report of the Asia Pacific Group says Pakistan compliant with only one of 40 recommendations

As people protest against the inadequacy of state services and the lack of jobs

It will provide safe environment for industries in urban areas

Say large industries quote rates that offer almost no profit margin

Volumes surge significantly; index finishes all five sessions in green

Reza Baqir says heavy reliance on cash hinders financial, economic development

May have differences over portfolio of special assistant on public-private partnership

RBI to cut repo rate to 5.15%, lowest since March 2010

Businessmen share suggestions with the economic team to further improve the commercial environment

The Rs116 billion shortfall is a cause for concern for the common man on how the government is going to bridge the gap