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Oil up after drone attack on Saudi field, but OPEC report caps gains
Traders look for signs of progress in US-China trade negotiations
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Lack of new technology turns national economy obsolete
Importance of equipping people with technological tools ignored
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Reko Diq - transforming blessing into curse
PTI govt must utilise remaining legal options to have tribunal’s verdict amended
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Case of corruption and economic growth in Pakistan
Extensive reforms of electoral system, public machinery required to tackle corruption
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Infrastructure quality in urban areas influences worker productivity
Challenges to urban centres that inhibit their potential should be fully addressed
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PTI govt wary as economic situation may aggravate
It is trying to impose fiscal and financial discipline to bring country back on track
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Govt forms committee for power-sector audit
It will propose steps to prevent wrongdoing, ensure energy security
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ADB approves $25m loan to support women-led SMEs
Aims to help expand women’s access to finance, empower them economically
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CNIC condition causes decline in cement sales
Sales plunge because majority of cement dealers are unregistered
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SBP sets remuneration ceiling for board meetings
Earlier, there was no maximum limit on remuneration for banks/DFIs
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FBR to inspect markets for smuggled goods
Teams of revenue board to start visiting major shopping areas from September
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Govt likely to introduce dollar-based saving scheme
Depositors will be protected from capital losses caused by any further devaluation of rupee
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US removes some Chinese items from planned 10% tariffs
Trade Representative's office releases complete list of goods removed from $300b tariffs
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise 6.93% to $8.26b
Increase comes mainly due to receipt of $500m from ADB
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Oil price edges up
US retail sales rose 0.7% in July as consumers bought a range of goods even as they cut back on vehicle purchases
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SPI moves up 1.23% (Business – brief)
The index for the group stood at 249.01 points against 245.5 points in the previous week
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Rupee weakens against dollar
Cumulatively, the rupee has depreciated almost 49% since December 2017
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FBR takes measures to boost collection from WHT
Industrial, commercial energy consumers to be issued notices to file returns
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Power sector revenues jump as line losses improve
Development comes after govt launched anti-power theft campaign
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Amid Hong Kong’s protests: Alibaba and the $15b question: When to list?
Officials say e-commerce giant is considering several timetables
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FBR constitutes committee to finalise tax regime for traders
Aims to resolve differences over issues of disclosing identity for trading purposes
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PIA earns Rs7-8b from Hajj operations
Expected revenue significantly less than the anticipated Rs25b
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Planning ministry sanctions Rs15.4b for PSDP
Moves comes amid less demand for budget by line ministries
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With the PSX in freefall, stockbrokers quit business
Around a dozen have surrendered their membership in past two to three months
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Cathay CEO resigns amid Hong Kong protest blowback
Cathay CEO resigns amid Hong Kong protest blowback
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Market watch: KSE-100 losing streak continues for eighth successive session
Benchmark index loses 664.44 points to settle at 28,764.63
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Why oil costs us Pakistanis so dear!
ET explains formula that determines prices of petroleum products in country, generating huge revenue for government
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ECB shuts down one of its websites
It says no market-sensitive data has been compromised during the attack on the Banks’ Integrated Reporting Dictionary
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Thailand eases housing loan rules
Many people take out a mortgage jointly with someone else as that makes it easier to get a loan
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UK offers £25m contract to maintain drug supply
The contract will run for 12 months, with a possible further 12-month extension
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Despite US ban, Huawei aims to lead tech industry
Wants to use Android operating system in future devices as well
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Boeing delays delivery of long-range version of 777X
Plane-maker faces engine-related delays on its wide-body aircraft
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US cuts Pakistan’s aid by $440 million
Brings down its commitments under Kerry Lugar Berman Act from $4.5bn to just $4.1bn
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Kinnow growers reject new purchase price
Exporters offer Rs600 per 40 kg, which is lower than last year
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Hide, skin prices plunge in absence of technology
Heavy showers, lack of storage capacity also cause price fall
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Refund phishing scam hits nation’s mailboxes
FBR chief says the agency does not send refund emails, warns citizens to be vigilant
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Rs1.2tr debt added to build cash buffer: Azhar
Minister insists reserves created to make timely debt repayment in future
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WTO panel to judge US-China solar panel row
China terms safeguard measures attempt to shield US producers from foreign competition
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Bitcoin slumps to two-week low on technical trading, market jitters
Falls 5.5% in early trade after slumping 7.7% on Wednesday
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Oil deepens slide below $58 on recession fears, US stocks
Investors concerned world's biggest economy heading for recession
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Tech giants to testify against digital tax
Alphabet Inc’s Google, Facebook and Amazon.com among companies that will testify
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Argentina announces relief package
Peso opens 12.3% weaker at 61 per US dollar after Mauricio Macri announces measures
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Kremlin says WTO will be in doubt if US left
Trump has threatened to pull US out of WTO
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TAPI, offshore pipelines to ensure energy security
They provide alternative energy supply options amid Mideast tensions
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$66m project termed ‘moderately satisfactory’
World Bank evaluation puts question mark over development effectiveness
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Central bank chief sees economy on the mend
SBP governor says decisions taken have started bearing fruit
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Oil prices fall on weak global economic data
Decline erases strong gains posted in previous session
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No-deal Brexit would betray Britain: ex-finance minister
Says there is no popular or parliamentary mandate for a no-deal Brexit
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Signs of hope in trade war as US delays new tariffs on Chinese electronics
News that top trade officials spoke offers further signs of a possible let up in trade war
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Fossil fuels? Plastic? Trump says more is better
Whilst environmentalists decry fossil overuse, US president senses opportunity

















































