BOP forges strategic alliance with PayNet LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP), recognized as one of the nation’s premier commercial banks, has embarked on a... Published 29 Sep, 2023 06:24am
Opinion ‘Early warning signs’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Early warning signs” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer,... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Opinion Handling the energy crisis The relentless rise in electricity prices in Pakistan has taken a severe toll on domestic consumers, large-scale... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Business & Finance SAFWCO disburses grant of Rs35m to promote SMEs HYDERABAD: SAFWCO disbursed grant of Rs.3.5 crore to promote small and medium scale enterprises related to... Published 16 Sep, 2023 03:03am
Business & Finance ‘High power cost damages industry, SMEs badly’ KARACHI: Increased cost of electricity is quite painful and it has damaged the industry, SMEs and the household... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Business & Finance Economist argues PKR slide hurting market equilibrium KARACHI: The burning problems of the common man, business & industrial community whether small or large are... Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance PYMA appeals govt to reduce power tariffs KARACHI: Sohail Nisar, Senior Vice Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), has termed the recent... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Reduction in electricity bills: KCCI appeals govt to immediately decide KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf has said that although ... Published 29 Aug, 2023 06:01am
Business & Finance Opposing hike in electricity tariffs, NKATI threatens to shut down units KARACHI: The industrialists of the North Karachi Industrial Area, which is the largest industrial area in Sindh in... Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:13am
Print PM reaches out to businesspeople representing SMEs Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says government would make maximum efforts to address the issues faced by the business community of Karachi Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:51am
Business & Finance Loans disbursement: SMEDA launches credit risk assessment system for manufacturing SMEs LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has launched an initiative to develop a... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Business & Finance Relations with local SMEs: Traders from ASEAN states, China, Belgium show interest LAHORE: The traders of China, Indonesia, Belgium and ASEAN (the Association of South East Nations) have evinced keen... Published 16 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance Smeda to complete homework for SMEs uplift in caretaker set up: CEO LAHORE: Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) CEO Farhan Aziz Khwaja has said that the ... Published 29 Jul, 2023 05:28am
Opinion Economic challenges: timely actions needed The coalition government of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is approaching completion of its tenure in the... Published 28 Jul, 2023 03:03am
Business & Finance SEDF, PBICL sign ICA to empower SMEs in Sindh KARACHI: The Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) and Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited (PBICL) have signed... Published 21 Jul, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance ‘Investors’ confidence increases after IMF deal’ LAHORE: After the endorsement of the IMF programme, the confidence of local and foreign investors will increase to... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Business & Finance Business community has fundamental role in economy: SG PAT LAHORE: Secretary General of Pakistan Awami Tehrik Khurram Nawaz Gandapur has said that the business community has a... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Business & Finance Social development: HBL says has made significant contribution KARACHI: Habib Bank Limited (HBL), the largest private sector bank in Pakistan, has contributed over Rs 4 billion -... Updated 18 Jul, 2023 09:22am
Print CCP urges SBP to enable SMEs to avail lower interest rates ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to make it easier... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:21am
Business & Finance 93pc of SMEs find availing bank financing cumbersome: CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) study revealed that 93 percent of the Small and Medium... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:22am
World World Bank approves $450mn for SMEs in Turkiye’s earthquake-hit region ANKARA: The World Bank has approved $450 million in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises in the region... Published 13 Jul, 2023 06:28pm
Print Sufficient inflows of USD mandatory: Relaxation on retiring of LCs not ‘unrestrained’: official Information shared by Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) informally with National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production Updated 11 Jul, 2023 09:06am
Opinion TERF: We’re always on home turf when it comes to criticism! TERF (temporary economic refinance facility) was a hot topic last week. The scheme was offered at the time of Covid... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 07:32am
Pakistan Pakistan is market with highest potential: ADB lists factors stifling ‘SCF’ growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is the market with the highest potential in the region, however, several factors including legal... Published 05 Jul, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance SMEs: SBP selects Haball to drive financial inclusion LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recently selected Pakistan’s first B2B fintech company Haball through... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Opinion Flawed budgetary measures Pakistan’s prevailing outlook paints a grim picture of a state in deep trouble. In view of perpetual political... Updated 02 Jul, 2023 10:36am
Supplements Path to Climate Resilience and Sustainability for SMEs TEXT: Climate change poses a significant threat to our progress and development. Pakistan recently experienced a... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Business & Finance FTO’s man stresses importance of small & medium enterprises LAHORE: Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Meher Kashif Younis Sunday stressed the urgent need for promotion... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance FBR introduces new tax return form for SMEs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new income tax return form for the Small and Medium... Published 22 Jun, 2023 05:45am
Print APTMA seeks resumption of RCET scheme ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought resumption of gas and electricity at... Updated 22 Jun, 2023 08:53am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost