Business

Minister Fakhar Imam discusses building resilience to crisis

'Deepening economic, regulatory challenges can threaten Pakistan's FDI in future'

PTI govt to run PSM on public-private partnership mode

Oil producers’ group is to decide whether to extend output cuts or reduce them

Benchmark index slips 66.19 points to settle at 36,679.03

Rejects demand of SNGPL, SSGC to increase prices

Corporate Corner Soneri Bank, HBL Asset join hands

Cotton crop had been cultivated over 2.457 million hectares against the target of 2.663 million hectares

SBP let the rupee depreciate massively in the inter-bank market after finalisation of an agreement with the IMF

Turkish Airlines will reduce freight charges on shipments from Pakistan

Announcement sparks extensive buying in relevant stocks at PSX

Businessmen will get rebate on property tax, concession on vehicle token tax

Move aimed at encouraging local firms to provide such services in Pakistan

Finance ministry sends summary to finalise board of dormant company

Rise in virus cases forces govts to revert to measures aimed at preventing Covid-19

Revenues strangled as hotel occupancy drops

Expects to cover lion’s share in massive projected demand spike

Says bloc with Hungary and Turkey will remove barriers to investment, help trade

The regulator rejects hefty increase demand of utility companies

Markets keenly awaiting news from OPEC+ about next level of production cuts

Benchmark index gains 126.65 points to settle at 36,745.22

For construction sector PM’s package to boost economy

Inter-bank market Rupee weakens against dollar

Corporate corner Commerce secretary visits TDAP

Contract 53% to 110,583 units in FY20

Under housing programme, industries anticipate recovery of losses

Central govt’s debt excludes liabilities indirectly owed to creditors

Inflows jump 51% to $2.47b in June 2020 from $1.64b in June 2019

Ministers also discuss domestic and international economic responses to pandemic

Lowers economic forecast over twin shock of coronavirus and plunging oil prices

Shamshad Akhtar says institutional mechanisms needed for empowering women

Seeks consent of Council of Common Interests to take provinces on board

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 428.16 points to settle at 36,618.57

Insurance ombudsman deals with complaints of maladministration by companies

Rich people also benefit from tariff system meant for low-income classes

Govt should facilitate returning expats and take advantage of their skills

Pakistan, China should counter smear campaign with a well-designed strategy

Behavioural shifts during pandemic have lifted sector further into stratosphere

Persistent deficit can lead to more indirect taxes, higher petroleum levies

Pakistan Stock Exchange to operate from 9:30am to around 3:45pm

Classification of raw material in finished goods category to hike import cost

Govt urged to address issues of small businesses

Industry official urges government to release refunds without further delay

Foreign inflow, flattening curve of infections, upbeat economic data boost investor sentiments

UK-based digital tech firm invests $250,000 in seed funding in local start-up

Imran Khan will review construction activities after work on project kick-started

All Pakistan CNG Association lashes out at shutting stations

PTA official says readiness of our telecom infrastructure sufficient to support 5G networks

Industrialists meet government officials to discuss power woes

PM Imran approves majority of 60 recommendations proposed by thinktank of economists