Business

Govt will facilitate low to middle-income groups in taking loans at subsidised rates

Move will attract local, foreign investment in renewable energy sector

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee

Imran Khan-led govt aims to explore new markets, encourage product diversification

Removal of additional customs duty makes jute industry cost-competitive

Sets aside concerns of ministry over validity of process

Assures wheat importers of positive steps in response to requests for fa-cilitation

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has announced a relief package for the construction sector

Wasa and LCCI given till Aug 15 to meet and draw up proposals so that necessary amendments could be made

Benchmark index gains 104.30 points to settle at 37,804.61

Committee asks officials concerned to take steps to prevent such incidents in future

Pak-Afghan border closure petition submitted by QCCI

In Brazil, 67% of women are unable to work remotely

Staff would be able to keep company-issued cellphones, laptops

Abdul Razak Dawood says duty drawback was neither an incentive nor a subsidy

Income tax refunds of the business community had been pending with the FBR since 2014-15

Inter-bank market Rupee strengthens against dollar

People buy animals on digital platforms to avoid risk of contracting virus

Ministries, divisions fail to appoint heads despite repeated directives from PM

Decline in large industries highlights need for review of economic policies

Gains Rs2,250 per tola as flight to safe-haven assets continues

Deficit hits five-year low at $2.96 billion in previous fiscal year

Committee chairman calls for issuing displeasure note to officials

Imposes penalties totaling Rs64.57 million in FY19

Iran urges Pakistani authorities to inspect six such plants and submit report

Benchmark index gains 49.74 points to settle at 37,700.31

Positive news about vaccine trials and EU stimulus deal boost prices

Import permits issued to 166 importers for the quantity of 514,346 tons

Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam encourages smooth trade

Stakeholders need to adapt given impact of Covid-19 on textile exports

Out of 21 members, only three came to attend the meeting

Is keen to revive economy and create job opportunities

Move aimed at implementing action plan agreed with FATF

Decline in currency comes on back of speculative demand for US dollar

Retailers already struggling before Covid-19 with high rents, tight margins

Special zones will be developed in public and private sectors

Products like Peshawari Chappal, Multani Blue Pottery, Hunza Apricots, Hala Ajrak, and others will be protected

Wants benefits extended to deserving people in transparent manner

Absence of permanent MD, high UFG losses, nepotism mar company’s performance

Excise and Taxation dept to conduct surprise visits to check ownership details

EU leaders showing signs of compromise over carving up €750b recovery fund

Benchmark index gains 319.72 points to settle at 37,650.57

It is based on anti-manufacturing bias that has pushed Pakistan into predicament

Islamabad needs to establish ‘commercial consulate’ in Beijing to facilitate exporters

Government should draw right lessons from crisis, improve policy as well as process

Unlike region, environmental health in Pakistan cannot get rid of threats

Pakistan cannot afford to create any problem to disturb flow of foreign exchange

To limit Covid-19 impact

Special meeting scheduled for July 20

Smart Lockdown Dashboard provided an effective and interactive map to mark hotspots