Bike prices raised
KARACHI: Assemblers of Japanese and Chinese bikes have raised the prices of two-wheelers from July 1, attributing ...
Aamir Shafaat Khan
The worthlessness of national price monitoring
Meetings are only held to review situations rather than finding the root cause of the price hike.
Karachi industry hit by massive loadshedding
Many units have shut down night shift, others might follow.
Karachi residents, traders irked by prolonged power cuts in hot weather
Complaints of unannounced loadshedding, overbilling by KE are on the rise.
Gold scales new peak of Rs102,000 per tola
Investors sought the safe-heaven metal amid concerns about delayed recovery due to surge in Covid-19 cases.
Industry decries turnover tax regime
The chamber “had requested for the general MTR rate to be reduced from the existing 1.5pc to 0.5pc".
Textile, auto sectors disappointed with lack of incentives in budget
Sectors, employees annoyed over absence of measures to cut cost of production or create jobs.
Comments: Budget fails to impress industry
There was no relief in the budget for textile industry except reduction of sales tax on local retail.
May auto data paints bleak picture
KARACHI: Even as some assemblers resumed plant operations, auto sector continued to post a gloomy outlook as the...
Tractor orders drop as farmers await promised sales tax reduction
Growers are expecting a price cut as locally made tractors carry 5pc sales tax.
City millers increase wheat flour prices
KARACHI: Flour millers on Tuesday enhanced the prices of various varieties of flour by Re1 to Rs3 per kg in Karachi,...
Fertiliser sales halt amid subsidy uncertainty
Due to reluctant purchasing by the farmers, substantial fertiliser stocks are stuck with the dealers.
Auto plants see partial revival amid confusion
Assemblers, who have not started their plants, say they are confused whether to start plant operations or not.
No relief for people in chicken rates despite passage of Eid
KARACHI: There is no relief for consumers even after Eid as stakeholders in the poultry sector had further increased...
Bakeries, confectioners face 40-50pc reduction in sales
Traders attribute fall in sales to reduced operating hours
Poultry price hits new peak as demand soars ahead of Eid
KARACHI: The price of poultry live bird and its meat has further increased to Rs260 and Rs420-440 per kg from...
Traders give grim prognosis of Eid sales even after opening of markets
‘Sales target is 25pc due to people’s squeezed buying power, rising prices of essentials, unemployment and pay cuts’.
CNG sector seeks reduction in its prices to stay alive
Three months ago, CNG was considered at least 30 per cent cheaper than petrol in running vehicles.
Imports of auto parts, accessories jump
Assemblers imported $62 million worth of CKDs/SKDs in April.
No demand for cars despite easing lockdowns
Dealership owners usually experience brisk sales ahead of Eid every year.