Business

FDI is not a panacea, instead it poses a question - to open or not to open the economy

Arrival of low-cost imported wheat leads to decrease in flour prices

Say EVs offer advantages despite initial cost that can be mitigated via localisation

Could revitalise agri-sector if hurdles, de-incentivising weaknesses are addressed

KSE-100 index surges 1,833 points, or 2.58% WoW, settles at 72,743

Ambassador Abdula emphasised that Ethiopian government would facilitate businesses, enhancing bilateral trade

Will offer 70.1m shares at minimum price of Rs21 in early May

CEO says TAPI project being advanced strictly in line with global standards

Consortium effort equips women in rural regions with skills for sustainable livelihoods

Jameel Ahmad said "it is worth taking a step back and analyse where our economy is standing and where it is headed"

Rana stated that fertiliser company must provide solid justification for sudden increases in price of Sarsabz Urea

Body led by bureaucrat investigates flawed T&T project, despite clearances

Delay in $600m payment prompts E&P companies to slash output

Envoy calls Pakistan land of opportunities that can become much stronger

Steady parity, high returns attract investors, IMF support bolsters confidence

Analysts predict central bank is unlikely to cut rates before new IMF programme

KSE-100 index climbs 771.35 points, settles at 72,742.75

SPI-based inflation rate slows to 26.94% in week ended April 25

Minister stresses development of robust IP framework to spur innovation

Authority reserves decision on FCA for March 2024 sought by DISCOs

Call for permanent market structures, action to safeguard livestock before Eid

The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of regulatory and supervisory authorities

Oversees steering committee’s approval of McKinsey proposal

KSE-100 index sheds 80.49 points, settles at 71,971.40

FBR audits Pronet Ltd on suspicion of tax evasion, understated profits, misreported imports

WB emphasizes strong macroeconomic frameworks to ensure fiscal sustainability

Purchase equals two-thirds of forex reserves, far higher than IMF’s bailout

Investment reaches $182m in March as confidence improves in Pakistan’s economy

Pakistan hits five-week low against greenback, closes at Rs278.48

Experts urge IT collaboration with academia for skilled workforce, enhanced competitiveness

Caretaker Energy Minister approved 60 pending summaries during its tenure

Aurangzeb points at stable macroeconomic indicators, urges agri-reforms

FCA sets ambitious production goals to increase support for farmers

Despite growing at fast pace, economy has failed to generate enough jobs

A fall in US crude oil inventories put a floor on those losses

Wilmar International makes proposal to assume management control

Currency edges down just Rs0.02 at Rs278.39 vs dollar

Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 692.49 points, settles at 72,051.89

Leaders highlight private sector’s role in driving growth, discuss trends in emerging markets

Call for barter trade expansion, gas pipeline resolution to fulfil needs

Secretary says govt is investing Rs100b in agriculture to modernise sector

Country head calls for spreading burden of reforms more broadly

Seven-year plan will help improve KE supply network; tariff hike not yet finalised

PSX gains more than 900 points owing to improved economic metrics

Unite against OGRA’s proposal, fear hyperinflation and mass exploitation

Pakistan receives only $9.7b in foreign loans due to poor credit ratings

KSE-100 index declines 74.06 points, settles at 71,359.41

Farmers announce nationwide protests on 25th, threaten not to harvest next crop

He emphasised the need for trading houses to facilitate the global market integration of local products

Experts agree privatisation can have snowball effect, incentivise more investors