Steel sector assails delay in the implementation of budgetary steps LAHORE: The inexplicable delay in the implementation of budgetary measures modifying tax regime for the steel... Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am
BR Research Agha Steel Industries Limited The company was incorporated as a private limited company in 2013 and then converted into a publicly listed company... Published 11 Oct, 2024 08:54am
BR Research No recovery in sight Three months into the fiscal year and there doesn’t seem to be any recovery in sight for the construction industry... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:19am
Opinion Struggle for steel continues Steel is the basic building block of development. It was due to the influential import lobbies that Pakistan lagged... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Print Misclassification of steel products: FBR urged to recover taxes from importers ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector has conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that misclassification of... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:00am
Markets US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Business & Finance PALSP urges govt to stop steel smuggling during Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: The Steel industry appeals the govt to take pre-emptive measures to block smuggling of steel from Iran... Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:46am
Print Sales tax assessment: FBR to fix minimum values of steel products on quarterly basis ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to fix minimum values of steel products on quarterly... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:41am
Business & Finance Steel melters concerned over surge in power rates LAHORE: The Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) has expressed significant concern regarding the recent surge... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:02am
Markets China’s 2023 steel output likely reached 1.02bn tons BEIJING: China likely produced around 1.02 billion metric tons of crude steel last year, a state-backed steel... Published 15 Jan, 2024 02:04pm
Markets Nippon Steel confident hefty premium for US Steel makes sense TOKYO: Nippon Steel said on Tuesday it can afford to pay $14.9 billion for US Steel, justifying the huge premium it... Published 02 Jan, 2024 05:21am
Markets China’s 2024 steel demand to drop BEIJING: China’s steel demand in 2023 will decline by 3.3% from 2022 and contract a further 1.7% in 2024, a state... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
Markets Energy tariff hike triggers significant steel price surge: PALSP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) issues a grave warning to the nation as the... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
Opinion Unraveling state of engineering industry The industrial sector is unquestionably important to Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 07:05am
Pakistan Steel sector: FBR Member assures action over smuggling from Iran, Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Customs (Operations), Zeba Hai Azhar, has assured the ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Markets Iron ore drops on tepid China support measures SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures dropped on Monday, as the markets grew restless on the lack of substantial stimulus... Published 08 Aug, 2023 07:08am
Markets Ferrous metals drop as higher supply, tepid China demand weigh BEIJING: Ferrous metals futures slumped on Monday, pressured by mounting supply and weak downstream demand in top... Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:15am
Markets Dalian iron ore extends rally on improved steel margins BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures extended gains for the fourth day in a row on Thursday, supported by improved steel... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Business & Finance Rs25bn annual loss due to steel smuggling ISLAMABAD: The documented steel industry has estimated that around 500,000 Metric Tons (MT) steel is being annually... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Markets Iron ore futures slump BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures weakened on Monday after China’s state planner said last week it ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Markets Dalian iron ore hits multi-month high BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures hit an eight-month high on Friday, driven by favourable fundamentals and optimism... Published 05 Mar, 2023 03:36am
Markets Iron ore futures extend losses BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures extended losses on Monday amid concerns over near-term weaker demand,... Published 28 Feb, 2023 06:15am
Markets Iron ore futures dip on regulatory risks MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures dipped on Friday, with regulators in China seeking to curb exuberance... Published 26 Feb, 2023 03:27am
Business & Finance ABAD concerned at hike in steel bar rates KARACHI: Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD), while expressing deep concern over hike in steel... Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:23am
Markets Iron ore subdued as DCE tightens trading limits MANILA: Iron ore futures were subdued on Wednesday following an extended rally spurred by optimism around China... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Markets Gas tariff hike will help E&P sector but hurt steel, chemical and textile firms, say experts Indirect impact on food and fertiliser could further edge up inflation in the country: AKD Securities Updated 14 Feb, 2023 05:51pm
Markets Iron ore, steel futures fall as China demand concerns persist MANILA: China’s ferrous futures fell on Monday, pressured by mounting domestic steel stocks and rising portside... Published 14 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Opinion Steel, pharma sectors hit harder The issue of letters of credit (LCs) has strongly affected the two sectors in particular: construction (read steel)... Published 12 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Markets Iron ore dips on rising China port inventory, weak demand prospects MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures dipped on Tuesday, hovering around their lowest levels in nearly three... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Markets Iron ore under pressure as China demand optimism fades MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures fell on Monday, hovering around their lowest in more than two weeks, ... Published 07 Feb, 2023 06:07am