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Reviving real estate: balancing growth and regulation

Lately, there has been a surge of excitement in the real estate market, particularly in upscale urban areas. The...

Published 10 Feb, 2025 05:35am

Transfer of plots, commercial property: FED expected to be withdrawn

ISLAMABAD: The federal excise duty (FED), levied through the Finance Act, 2024, on transfer of plots and commercial...

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:17am

World

Indonesia halts development of estate hosting Trump properties

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has blocked a billion-dollar real estate development outside Jakarta that was to...

Published 08 Feb, 2025 06:30am

SECP says it doesn’t regulate real estate investment schemes

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned the general public that the SECP...

Updated 08 Feb, 2025 09:57am

Purchase of plots in new sectors of Islamabad: Overseas Pakistanis demand waiver of WHT/FED

ISLAMABAD: The overseas Pakistanis have demanded a waiver from withholding taxes/Federal Excise Duty (FED) and...

Updated 03 Feb, 2025 08:57am

Real estate: PBC urges PM to order crackdown on ‘black money’

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to tackle the issue of black...

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 02:53pm

Business & Finance

Rate cut to catalyse real estate growth: Eighteen CEO

ISLAMABAD: Following the recent announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to reduce the policy rate to 12...

Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am

Editorials

Move to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

EDITORIAL: In a move purported to be for the benefit of overseas Pakistanis, the FBR has announced the launch of an...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 06:57am

Investments in real estate: Overseas Pakistanis now eligible for exemption from higher tax rates

KARACHI: In a significant move to attract foreign investments in the real estate sector, overseas Pakistanis are now...

Updated 27 Dec, 2024 03:15pm

Markets

Real estate and industrial stocks lift Dubai

DUBAI: Dubai’s main share index closed higher on Friday, in line with oil prices, boosted by gains in real estate...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:46am

Business & Finance

PHMA concerned over worsening state of real estate

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hardware Merchant Association has raised serious concerns over the worsening state of the...

Published 09 Dec, 2024 06:43am

Pakistan

Real estate developer Blue World City cleared to bid for PIA, company chairman says

KARACHI: A Pakistani real estate development company said on Wednesday it had completed requirements to enter the...

Updated 30 Oct, 2024 10:02pm

Business & Finance

Nearly 4,000 Pakistan companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in six months

This figure puts Pakistan second on list of new non-Emirati companies joining the Dubai body during January-June 2024

Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:48am

Business & Finance

From textile to real estate: Saleem Karsaz’s path to success in Dubai

DUBAI: Dubai’s allure has long been a magnet for entrepreneurs and investors worldwide, and for Pakistani-born...

Updated 22 Jul, 2024 10:21am

Govt assailed for further taxing the salaried class

Lawmakers say imposition of such heavy taxes may lead to an acceleration of brain drain from the country

Updated 22 Jun, 2024 02:10pm

BR Research

No-growth policy working

The current account is in surplus ($491 mn in April 2024) for yet another month. The 10MFY24 deficit is a meager...

Updated 20 May, 2024 10:02am

Pakistan

CBD Punjab to auction six exclusive plots

LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also recognized as Central Business...

Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am

Business & Finance

LCCI gives SOS call to govt to save real estate sector

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Friday gave SOS call to the government to save the crisis-hit...

Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am

BR Research

Interview with Ahmed Saljouk - Founding member and Director of Finance & Development, Alif Holdings (Pvt. Ltd)

‘We are a high-street brand that is approachable and affordable’ Ahmed Saljouk is a visionary Leader Shaping...

Published 26 Mar, 2024 09:16am

Business & Finance

Illegal currency business thriving in the garb of real estate deals

LAHORE: Illegal foreign currency business is thriving under the garb of real estate deals, said sources from the...

Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am

Life & Style

Sale of $25mn-plus homes doubles in Dubai, cements its ‘ultra-luxury’ status

The sale of top-tier luxury homes – $25 million (DHS92 million) and above – doubled to 56 the past year in Dubai,...

Published 16 Jan, 2024 03:25pm

Business & Finance

Govt’s ‘overwhelming’ involvement in economy major reason behind stagnant growth: PIDE study

ISLAMABAD: A study has revealed that the government’s overwhelming involvement in the national economy is one of...

Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am

Business & Finance

France may sell real estate to cut deficit: minister

PARIS: France wants to reduce government spending on office space and may consider real estate sales in a bid to...

Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:28am

Markets

Real estate, tech drive European shares higher

PARIS: European shares climbed over 1 percent on Thursday, led by rate-sensitive real estate and technology stocks,...

Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am

Business & Finance

Dubai’s ‘super stable’ status ensures its real estate market keeps attracting Pakistanis

Official at DAMAC Properties highlights reasons for real estate interest from country

Updated 03 Nov, 2023 09:22am

Opinion

Navigating deep malaise

Why is corruption so pervasive in Pakistan? Why do civil institutions consistently fail to deliver? Why is there a...

Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:39am

Business & Finance

Economic revival plan: Tax on retail, agri and real estate sectors may be revised: MoF

Key measures include revenue enhancement strategies including tax revisions in sectors such as retail, agriculture, and real estate, alongside a wealth tax on movable assets, as deemed appropriate

Updated 30 Sep, 2023 09:45am

FBR launches automated system (portal) for taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Friday, launched an automated system (portal) for taxpayers to obtain...

Updated 02 Sep, 2023 09:16am

Editorials

Taxes on real estate

EDITORIAL: Representatives of the influential real estate sector informed the National Assembly Standing Committee ...

Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am

Working out new rates of immovable properties: On Dar’s directive, FBR to hold talks with realtors today

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Friday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately convene a...

Updated 05 Aug, 2023 03:08pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 13	281.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 13	281.53
USD to Japanese Yen / May 13	147.90
USD to Swiss Franc / May 13	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / May 13	1.32
Euro to USD / May 13	1.11
UK LIBOR % / May 12	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 12	5,844.19
Nasdaq / May 12	18,708.34
Dow Jones / May 12	42,410.10
India Sensex / May 13	81,726.97
Tokyo Nikkei / May 13	38,305.85
Hang Seng / May 13	23,188.20
FTSE 100 / May 13	8,606.55
Germany DAX 30 / May 13	23,595.02
France CAC40 / May 13	7,859.80

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 12	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 12	291,923
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 13	61.90
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 13	3,253.26
Cotton US¢/pound / May 13	66.85
Petrol/Litre / May 14	252.63
Diesel/Litre / May 14	256.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Grays Leasing / May 13 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	4.51 ▲ 0.72 (19%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / May 13 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	6.59 ▲ 1 (17.89%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 13 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	6.88 ▲ 1 (17.01%)
B. F. Mod. / May 13 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	8.34 ▲ 1 (13.62%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / May 13 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	9.11 ▲ 1 (12.33%)
Mahanna Islamic Index / May 13 Mahanna Islamic Index Traded Fund(MIIETF)	15.47 ▲ 1.65 (11.94%)
Haseeb Waqas / May 13 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	9.59 ▲ 1 (11.64%)
Gulshan Sp. / May 13 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.40 ▲ 0.35 (11.48%)
Ghazi Fabrics / May 13 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	10.17 ▲ 1 (10.91%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / May 13 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14.80 ▲ 1.35 (10.04%)

Stock	Price
Power Cem(Pref) / May 13 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	15.35 ▼ -1.71 (-10.02%)
Bilal Fibres / May 13 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	19.59 ▼ -2.18 (-10.01%)
TPL Life Insur. / May 13 TPL Life Insurance Limited(TPLL)	46.80 ▼ -5.2 (-10%)
Din Tex. / May 13 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	45 ▼ -4.99 (-9.98%)
Mughal Energy / May 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	19.90 ▼ -2.12 (-9.63%)
Suhail Jute / May 13 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	78.36 ▼ -8.24 (-9.52%)
First Punjab Modaraba / May 13 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	2.77 ▼ -0.28 (-9.18%)
Parmount Sp. / May 13 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	3.36 ▼ -0.31 (-8.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / May 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	2.95 ▼ -0.25 (-7.81%)
First IBL Mod. / May 13 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	3 ▼ -0.24 (-7.41%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / May 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	41,734,903 ▼ -0.06
Maple Leaf Cement / May 13 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	41,052,877 ▲ 6.27
Sui South Gas / May 13 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	35,773,773 ▲ 2.33
Oil & Gas Dev. / May 13 Oil & Gas Development Company Limited(OGDC)	30,912,153 ▲ 15.65
B.O.Punjab / May 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,175,098 ▼ -0.16
Cnergyico PK / May 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	24,174,880 ▼ -0.09
K-Electric Ltd. / May 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	23,803,446 ▼ -0.22
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 13 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	21,754,749 ▼ -3.25
Fauji Cement / May 13 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	20,681,855 ▲ 1.82
D.G.K.Cement / May 13 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	19,785,523 ▲ 10.35

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