Business

Firdous Ashiq Awan says govt to pass on benefits of reduction in oil prices to consumers

Japanese envoy says more companies are willing to enter Pakistan

Funds raised at PSX will help cope with tough financial situation

SAPM says working on a two-pronged strategy to introduce ease-of-doing-business plan

Power producers refuse to lift imported gas due to economic merit order

Govt efforts to hire financial adviser get subdued response

Borrowings include $1b for budgetary support, $300m for energy sector reforms

Gives go-ahead to new development schemes despite narrowing fiscal space

PTI govt writes off half of liabilities of industrialists, late payment surcharge

Fears grow corrupt officers of these companies may harass honest consumers

Alibaba's Jack believes artificial intelligence poses no threat to humanity

Cites no reason for increase in forex reserves

Farmers, workers claim IMF loan obligates implementing a number of belt-tightening measures

Benchmark index falls 1.56% to settle at 30,158.96

Fears about slowdown in economic growth are keeping prices in check

Biggest bone of contention between London and Brussels is what to do about Irish border

Says networking among people is also of vital importance for the progress and prosperity of the region

Cabinet Committee on Energy discusses proposal pertaining to damages

Revises rules to ensure swift payments to sugarcane farmers

IT minister says PTI is committed to fulfilling all legal requirements for the recovery of outstanding amount

NA body assures cotton cultivators of support, protection

Has initiated process for acquiring relevant seismic data

Decline comes primarily due to early buying in previous month

Takes cue from global market where precious metal hit six-year high

Fiscal and Monetary Policies Coordination Board suggests a ‘regulated policy rate’

Calls for speeding up process of removing unnecessary regulations

Move comes amid FBR's refusal to grant sweeping concessions through SRO

Aims to stem inflow of goods through illicit channels that has badly hit local industries

CEO says majority of incidents occurred inside homes due to faulty wiring, unsafe use of electrical equipment

Asia's third-largest economy has slowed in each of the past three quarters

Toyota will acquire 4.94% stake in Suzuki which will in turn buy 0.2% stake in Toyota

Chinese vice premier says Beijing is willing to resolve trade dispute through 'calm' negotiations

Benchmark index rises 52.86 points to settle at 30,637.71

Brent and WTI, however, heading for monthly losses of around 8% and 5% respectively

Asian markets recovered after Donald Trump said China-US trade talks would resume soon

IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee and let the currency move freely

Company announces final cash dividend of Rs27.5 per share

Will also inject $950m into polypropylene plant, coastal refinery

PTDC will float tenders to develop tourism industry as customised brand

The well was drilled and tested using OGDC’s in-house expertise in consultation with Kohat joint ventures

These include two Karachi-based projects funded by international creditors

Decision aimed at offsetting impact of hike in gas prices

Mangla power units also shut since 2017; Senate body seeks details of losses caused by closure

Says Discos, Railways can regularise contractual employees without seeking cabinet approval

Decides to take to the streets on Friday to urge the world to ‘do more’ on Kashmir issue

Benchmark index rises 64.25 points to settle at 30,584.85

Companies say using water wisely is now a key to remaining profitable

Prices have fallen by about 20% from 2019 highs reached in April

Investors return in later trade after Trump's G7 news conference

Gap widened due to failure to enhance revenues, control expenses