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Pakistan using more oil as regional demand shifts to coal, water
Pakistan’s use of oil has increased during the last five years despite a constant rise in oil prices.
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Fauji Fertiliser’s profit up 12 per cent on higher urea prices
Fauji Fertiliser Company reported an increase of 12 per cent in its net profit on the back of higher urea prices.
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Fertiliser demand declines by 68 per cent in first half
Fertiliser demand has slumped during the current year on the back of high prices.
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Switzerland has invested $1.2b in Pakistan
Swiss multinational companies over the past seven years have invested $1.2 billion in Pakistan.
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Comprehensive market analysis being planned
A comprehensive market analysis will be conducted by the government to rectify existing market mechanisms.
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Tax payment through bank accounts from Aug 1
FBR has decided to offer taxpayers the facility of depositing dues through their bank accounts.
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ADB could clear $200 million loan
ADB is likely to clear a loan of $200 million on August 4 to promote renewable energy in Pakistan.
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India’s unfair trade practices lambasted
Pakistan has threatened to respond if India continues to obstruct exports through the use of non-trade barrier.
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Sugar crisis shows no sign of let up
The government will have no other option but to further raise sugar prices at Utility Stores.
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Japan pledges $40 million to improve Abbottabad’s water supply
Japan has pledged $40 million to improve water supply in Abbottabad and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
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Stock market climbs as volumes get healthy
The weather got pleasant at the stock market on Tuesday as the index and volumes both climbed.
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Mills announce one rupee increase in sugar prices
PSMA has announced an increase of one rupee in sugar prices following a hike of ten rupees in prices of the sweetener.
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Chinese firm to build craft for Pakistan Navy
The Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works has signed a construction contract with a Chinese company.
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Demand of packaged dairy products grows
The growth of packaged liquid dairy products has increased by 19 per cent per annum during 1999-2009 in Pakistan.
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Exporters demand cut in refinance rate
SCCI has urged the government to reduce the mark-up rate to ensure the survival of the export sector.
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PIA asks for financial support
PIA has asked the government to approve a financial support package to ensure sustainability of the national airline.
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Farmers protest set up of Sialkot Tanneries Zone
Dozens of affected farmers and land owners have protested against the establishment of Sialkot Tanneries Zone.
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Fauji Fertiliser beats analyst expectations
Fauji Fertiliser has beaten analyst expectations after its profit after tax increased by 245 per cent.
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InfoTech to help companies with Automated Meter Reading
InfoTech is helping SECO and Kuwait Electric Company with their upcoming Automated Meter Reading (AMR) solution.
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Can transit trade accord give benefits?
Pakistan and Afghanistan after a long series of negotiations have signed a ‘record note’ for revised transit...
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Is the rupee undervalued?
The rupee is undervalued by at least 34 per cent, according to The Economist’s most recent calculations.
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Postal bully
Come August 10 and Ali Shah will be back to the Pakistan Post office branch on Sharae Faisal to send money back home.
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Community outsourcing
Community outsourcing or crowdsourcing is an ingenious idea that has revolutionised Google Maps and Wikipedia.

















































