KSE-100 hits another low shedding 500 + points
The KSE-100 Index started trading on a bearish note taking another downward plunge of 536 points ( 1.09% ) to close at...
Loans to private sector increase as economy continues to grow
The previous year 2016, witnessed an increase in bank lending to small and medium enterprises (SME). The trend continued for corporate loans...
Large scale RLNG users may pay higher rates
The government is considering restructuring the natural gas tariff to provide imported re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) to large domestic consumers at...
Import of unhygienic agricultural items’ consignment barred
In an apparent bid to stop the unchecked import of vegetable and fruits from Dubai, Ministry of Food Security and Research (FS&R)...
IMC cleared over 30% cars recalled for issue with brakes
ISLAMABAD: Indus Motor Company (IMC) which recalled over 9800 different models of Toyota Corolla for an issue with brakes, has cleared/repaired over...
Investor awareness: SECP encourages women entrepreneurs at WECON 2017
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) participated in the 2017 Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WECON) to spread awareness among women...
Country’s trade deficit widens to record $20.202 billion
Exports slide by 3.9% in July-Feb 2016-17, imports up 15.99%
KARACHI: Despite the government’s packages of Rs 180 billion announced by the...
Country’s economy in right direction, Dar informs President Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has called on President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan e Sadar on Saturday. The minister apprised the...
Shell Pakistan Limited posts record profit after tax of PKR 6.764b
The Board of Directors of Shell Pakistan Limited announced the financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company posted...
Market not supported by speculators, asserts tycoon Arif Habib
According to Bloomberg, Pakistani tycoon Arif Habib believes that Pakistan stock market having been termed as Asia’s best market last year has...
Pakistan on radar for investors: Indian newspaper
An article appearing in an Indian newspaper, Economic Times has stated that Pakistan is on radar for investors who are willing to...
PSX recommends tax rationalisation
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has proposed rationalisation of tax on bonus shares and tax credit on enlistment at the stock exchange...
Chinese companies to invest $35b in 19 power projects
Chinese companies will be investing $35 billion in 19 power projects which will generate 12,134 MW of electricity under the China-Pakistan Economic...
Finance Minister inaugurates Rs 40,000 premium prize bond
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has inaugurated the premium prize bond worth Rs 40,000 with features of monthly profit and prize of Rs...
Thailand seeks market for auto sector under FTA
In the final round of talks on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , Thailand has sought market access for the auto sector in...