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Enhanced market access to US just pie in the sky
No assurances given for preferential market access during PM’s visit
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Most civic issues stem from Pakistan’s poor urban planning
This has led to ineffective drainage system, rainwater accumulation
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De-notify Debt Inquiry Commission immediately
It will create more panic among investors, bring more discredit to govt
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Reforming regulators NEPRA and OGRA
There should be advisory bodies and appellate tribunals
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Germans to stop paying solidarity tax
The government in their 2018 coalition agreement laid down plans to help citizens on small and medium incomes
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Investors asked to explore Afghanistan
Envoy says Kabul is undertaking reforms to promote business activities
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US-China trade deal in doubt, Trump says US ‘not ready
Hints at cancelling talks set for September amid intensifying war
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Overseas Pakistanis face problems in duty payments
Issue arises due to rupee movement, change in duty and tax structure
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Gold hits new all-time high at Rs87,350 per tola
Increase comes on back of surge in demand from investors
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Govt converts short-term debt into long-term bonds
Quietly issues PIBs to SBP, increasing share of long-term debt to Rs15.3 trillion
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High US tariffs may cut China growth: IMF
US duties of 25% on more Chinese goods will slow economy
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Apple loses more ground in smartphone market
Tech giant falls to fourth place in global smartphone sales
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Focus on export diversification
Through policy intervention by providing technical and financial support
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Rupee weakens against dollar
According to forex.pk
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In a first, PIA Lahore dept performs Boeing’s ‘A’ check
Earlier, aircraft were flown to Karachi for inspection
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OGRA notifies up to 39% increase in minimum gas charges
Domestic consumers exempted; rise in charges will be effective from July 1, 2019
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SBP imposes Rs185m penalty on four banks
Banks fined due to violation of rules related to AML, foreign exchange operations
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KE moves NEPRA for Rs20.29b additional recovery
Power utility wants recovery on account of fuel price hike in last three years
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Overseas Pakistanis send home $2.03 billion in July
Increase in remittances comes due to upcoming Eidul Azha
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Electricity bill collection goes up Rs121b in nine months
Performance report says T&D losses drop 1.4% with positive impact of Rs160b
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Public debt skyrockets to Rs31.8tr in FY19
Debt addition in PTI’s first year equal to 66% of borrowing made by PML-N in five years
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Gwadar Free Zone set to win tax relief
NDC directs finance adviser to notify the sweeping concessions
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Malaysia launches new car project to jumpstart high-tech growth
Country is looking to embrace technology to boost productivity, counter external risks
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Market watch: KSE-100's losing streak continues for 7th straight session
Benchmark index loses 308.91 points to settle at 29,429.07
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China orders Cathay Pacific to suspend staff backing Hong Kong protests
Civil Aviation terms crew engaged in protests threat to aviation safety
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IEA says oil demand growth at lowest since 2008
Slow pace seen due to economic slowdown and ratcheting up of US-China trade war
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Huawei launches own operating system to rival Android
The company says its new system called HarmonyOS will bring convenience to the world
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Oil rises due to firm yuan
With expectations that falling prices may lead to production cuts
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
According to forex.pk
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OGDC recommends names for post of MD
Picks candidates from old list prepared by previous board of directors
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Govt extends export package by 3 years
Secretary says new export sectors have been included in package
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Engro Fertilisers’ profit slips 2.5% to Rs3.18b
Decrease mainly due to higher finance cost, other operating expenses
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Shipping firm, two ports removed from privatisation list
Govt also puts plan of selling power firm on back burner
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Senate panel endorses suspension of trade with India
Business community seeks clarity on letters of credit already opened
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FBR recovers just $6m from OECD treasure trove
Briefs NA panel on recovery and actions taken in offshore account cases
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FBR waives CNIC condition for traders by two months
Govt was planning to enforce the order on the purchase of over Rs50,000
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NA panel seeks action against wheat, sugar barons
CCP suspects profiteers’ role in 10% increase in wheat flour and 26% in sugar
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US formalises ban on govt contracts to China's Huawei, others
Rule precludes any US federal agency from purchasing technology equipment from China
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Oil rises due to firm yuan, expectations of more OPEC cuts
Brent and WTI crude contracts fell to their lowest since January on Wednesday
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall 0.49% to $7.73b
Decrease comes on back of external debt servicing, other official payments
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Trump says China is 'killing us' with unfair trade deals
US set to impose 10% tariffs on remaining $300 billion Chinese imports
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Market watch: Stocks bleed as index plunges to five-year low
Benchmark index loses 539.47 points to settle at 29,737.98
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Launch of agri-programme by Sept
The government is all set to launch the Agriculture Emergency Programme worth Rs309 billion by September 2019
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SPI moves up 0.81%
The index for the group stood at 245.5 points against 244.42 points in the previous week
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Kia Lucky Motors unveils 2,000cc SUV
CEO, however, asks govt to reduce number of taxes on auto sector
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Gold touches historic high, rupee recovers
Precious metal rises Rs1,750 per tola, takes cue from world market
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Debt commission probes power plants’ privatisation
Move comes just days ahead of visit of foreign investors interested in the plants
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US asks Pakistan to extend FATF scope to economy
In case of blacklisting, Pakistan's banking sector would be seriously constrained
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PM approached to stop NAB action against businessmen
Adviser says exports rise 14% in July whereas imports fall 18%
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ADB approves $500m loan for budgetary support
Restores policy-based lending after keeping it blocked for over two years
















































