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Refineries worried as govt fails to cut tax
Industry also awaits refinery policy with incentives for plant upgrades
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Govt to empower NA speaker, Senate chief
Under proposed amendments, NA speaker and Senate chairman can get additional privileges
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Rupee strengthens vs dollar
China rolled over its loan of $2.3 billion for Pakistan and deposited it with the State Bank
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Oil rises 2% on capacity limits
Brent crude futures climbed $2.90, or 2.5%, to $116.28 a barrel by 1633 GMT
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China’s firm wins M-8 section contract
NHA says Rs9.2b contract given to ‘most advantageous’ bidder
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High duties on paper spark crisis
Printing industry on verge of disaster as paper prices soar up to 200%
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Telecom sector warns of ‘connectivity load-shedding’
Says if power outages are not controlled, it will declare force majeure
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Current account deficit spikes
It comes following slowdown in receipt of export earnings, worker remittances
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Timber imports exempted from phyto certificates
Exemption will remain in place till December
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Miftah, CNG sector discuss hurdles to LNG import
Industry demands restoration of gas supply to filling stations
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Indian rupee hits record low amid concerns over ‘sustained inflation’
The unit touched an all-time low of 78.7750 during Tuesday's trading
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Govt to borrow Rs27.5 trillion
Country needs the amount to repay maturing debt, bear interest cost
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Stocks surge as investors weigh positive cues
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 826.78 points to settle at 41,878.57
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Timber containers being released from ports
Delays at customs clearance, 224 containers were left stranded
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Kyrgyzstan envoy hopes for CASA-1000 completion
Project will meet energy needs, strengthen regional connectivity
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Nearly Rs18 per litre rise in diesel price likely
Petrol price may go up by Rs3.29 per litre as global crude rates increase
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China vows support for industrial growth
Will help Punjab in development of industrial parks, technology transfer
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Saudi investors eager to invest in agri, minerals
Invite Pakistani counterparts to pour money into Saudi petrochemical sector
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CDWP clears 19 projects of Rs142b
Projects are aimed at developing infrastructure, building road and river links
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Property developers to press ahead with three mega projects
Banks release first financing tranche of Rs5.625 billion
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Gas flow improves in new discovery
Test shows flow of 50 mmscfd of gas, 300 bpd of condensate in well
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And then what after all good news?
There are no two thoughts about severity of country’s economic situation
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Imports are good for economy!
All imports create vital linkages with domestic industry, spur economic activity
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Transparency in oil and gas sector
Data dissemination to public prevents irregularities, misunderstanding
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Structural issues in way of LNG liberalisation
Pakistan must try to secure more long-term contracts to ensure supply stability
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Economic future of Pakistan
Besides strong ties with China, Islamabad can engage with US without any conditions
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China’s central bank, BIS ink deal
Each participant will contribute a minimum of 15 billion yuan
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250 vocational institutes to be set up, upgraded
CDWP approves project for skill development, youth employment
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Malaysia plans record $18b subsidy
'Govt will also distribute 11.7 billion ringgit in cash aid, and 14.6 billion ringgit in other subsidies'
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Hotel chain to sell Peshawar business
Reaches initial agreement for sale of hotel with local buyer
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Over 450 imported timber containers stuck
Govt makes it mandatory for importers to produce phytosanitary certificate
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Bears take centre stage, erase 1,089 points
Super tax of 10% on company earnings largely dented investor interest
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More Chinese investment in renewable energy likely
Introduction of wholesale electricity market to attract investors
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Businessmen oppose real estate tax hike
Demand remedy for construction sector, associated industries
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Traders fear economy will crash due to super tax
Say industrial sector has already been fighting for survival amid high costs
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PM rejects tax relief for jewellers
Decides to put jewellery makers under tier-1 retail category, connect Points of Sale with FBR
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Farmers lack access to credit
Agriculturalists underline need for revamp of farm credit system
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Asset disclosure condition to be eased
Govt under pressure to relax condition about beneficial owners of companies
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Pakistan should stop living off borrowed money
Loans from friendly countries not enough to remedy yawning current account deficit
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Stress laid on improving productivity
The government should provide support to the private sector
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Oil rises over 2%
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $3.02
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Cheap energy gone for Europe
EU plans for life without Russian gas amid inflation spike
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Kuwait, ME investors eye Pakistan with great interest
Conglomerate CEO calls for resolving issues that will change energy landscape
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Govt asked to consider green energy options
Country’s reliance on LNG growing due to natural gas shortage
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Govt plans to sell state units to foreign countries
Cabinet committee deliberated modalities for govt-to-govt commercial transactions
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SBP injects Rs492 billion into banks
Aims to push down cost of bank financing to government
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PM nod sought for change in oil firm control
Petroleum Division seeks approval for handing over Eni control to PIOGCL
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Many GSP Plus areas still untapped
EU mission head says Pakistan has to show tangible results by Oct
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K-Electric tariff rises Rs5.27 per unit
Consumers will pay Rs10.16b to utility under fuel cost adjustment for April
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Central bank receives $2.3b Chinese loan
Inflow helps improve foreign exchange reserves to over $10b















































