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ADB stresses reforms for a sustainable pension system

ADB stresses reforms for a sustainable pension system

Annual cost reaches Rs2tr in FY24 which will rise to R10tr in next 10 years.

Published 19 May, 2024 07:36am

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PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
SLLDEF	2.3900	0.8400	54.19 ▲	500
HICL	7.0100	0.7600	12.16 ▲	402,500
GRYL	3.3200	0.3100	10.30 ▲	17,000
ARUJ	11.1000	1.0000	9.90 ▲	22,000
FECM	4.3500	0.3800	9.57 ▲	17,000

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
UVIC	8.2400	-1.0000	-10.82 ▼	11,500
CLVL	8.8600	-0.8300	-8.57 ▼	57,000
AGLNCPS	17.8600	-1.4500	-7.51 ▼	500
MQTM	39.6800	-3.2200	-7.51 ▼	500
BELADEF	49.5000	-4.0000	-7.48 ▼	500

Updated May 17, 2024

FBR’s move to bring down tax litigation

FBR’s move to bring down tax litigation

The FBR mandates all chief commissioners of Inland Revenue to issue a recovery intimation notice under sales tax and FED.

Updated 19 May, 2024 10:01am

Trade with India suspended due to heavy duties, says Dar

Trade with India suspended due to heavy duties, says Dar

In written reply to NA, deputy PM says "onus now on Delhi" to create environment conducive to dialogue.

Updated 19 May, 2024 08:07am

Market sees long-term exchange rate stability doubtful

Market sees long-term exchange rate stability doubtful

Fast changing global, region situation may impact PKR.

Published 19 May, 2024 07:36am

Brisk buying of solar panels dampens demand for generators, UPS

Brisk buying of solar panels dampens demand for generators, UPS

The corporate sector, industries, educational institutions, and petrol pumps are converting to solar systems to save overhead costs.

Published 19 May, 2024 07:36am

Another bullish week on PSX

Another bullish week on PSX

Bullish market sentiment fuelled by optimism surrounding the potential negotiation of a new IMF package, says analyst.

Published 19 May, 2024 07:36am

HCCI urges end to tax waivers for tribal areas

HCCI president notes that receivables in the steel sector, edible oil and ghee industry were equivalent to hundreds of billions of rupees.

Published 19 May, 2024 07:36am

Rs2.4bn ‘irregularities’ in dams construction in Balochistan

Rs2.4bn ‘irregularities’ in dams construction in Balochistan

Special audit report states that work on 26 out of 100 dams was completed in 2021 instead of 2018.

Updated 19 May, 2024 08:34am

$72bn investment needed to increase power demand by 50pc

$72bn investment needed to increase power demand by 50pc

Plan chalked out to expand generation capacity to 57,000MW by 2034.

Updated 18 May, 2024 12:38pm

Equities settle above 75,000 for first time

Equities settle above 75,000 for first time

Stock market maintains record-breaking streak for seventh consecutive session.

Updated 18 May, 2024 12:57pm

KP’s deadline for dues: threat or a ploy?

KP’s deadline for dues: threat or a ploy?

Govt needs to navigate delicate balance between satisfying masses and meeting IMF demands

Govt needs to navigate delicate balance between satisfying masses and meeting IMF demands

Editorial: Opportunity given by Dubai property leaks must be seized to close the net around powerful elements

Editorial: Opportunity given by Dubai property leaks must be seized to close the net around powerful elements

Highlights

Solar net metering policy discontent

Solar net metering policy discontent

Squeezing the juice industry

Squeezing the juice industry

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Financing a genocide in Gaza

Financing a genocide in Gaza

Paradox of investments and rates

Paradox of investments and rates

Looming pension crisis cries out for corrective measures

Looming pension crisis cries out for corrective measures

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Navigating the minefield of Gen Z

Navigating the minefield of Gen Z

Pakistan’s agricultural R&I system is in desperate need of a revamp

Pakistan’s agricultural R&I system is in desperate need of a revamp

Business & Finance

Solar net metering policy discontent

Solar net metering policy discontent

Current electricity pricing regime subsidises wealthy, solar power generating households while shifting cost burden on the grid-dependent citizens.

Published 13 May, 2024 08:55am

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Pakistan’s rice-water dilemma

Govt must look into short to medium term water management as surging rice farming and depleting ground water may lead to serious environment consequences.

Published 13 May, 2024 08:51am

The crushing burden of unplanned families

The crushing burden of unplanned families

About 26.3pc of married Pakistani women want to prevent pregnancy but lack access to family planning methods.

Updated 13 May, 2024 10:44am

Let optimism and grit prevail

Focusing on IMF-enabled short-term respite remains top-priority instead of long-term, sustainable solutions.

Published 13 May, 2024 08:42am

Newspaper

ADB stresses reforms for a sustainable pension system

Another bullish week on PSX

FBR’s move to bring down tax litigation

HCCI urges end to tax waivers for tribal areas

Market sees long-term exchange rate stability doubtful

Brisk buying of solar panels dampens demand for generators, UPS

KP’s deadline for dues: threat or a ploy?

Equities settle above 75,000 for first time

Current account in $491m surplus

Weekly inflation slows to 21.2pc

Meat shipments fetch record $431m

Food exports see 23pc growth in April

Foreign investment rises 8pc to $1.4bn

FBR, traders agree to collaborate on Tajir Dost Scheme

$72bn investment needed to increase power demand by 50pc

Falling output hurting mango exports

Record-setting spree continues at PSX

Govt asked to expand scope of development

Framework introduced for digital lenders

Textiles’ export growth slows in April

Reserves grow to $14.62bn

Govt plans to end exemptions, tax tribal areas

Govt seeks 25pc hike in electricity tariff

PSX crosses 75,000-level on foreign buying