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Burning the house down in protest
The real impact on economy will be long-term damage, for which the blame lies squarely with the PTI and Imran Khan.
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Slow, subtle rise of the insurance industry
Retirement of SECP insurance commissioner may bring uplift to a halt.
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Paying the price: Gulf eyes Iranian gas as Pakistan delays imports
Oman inks $60 billion deal, Kuwait also plans to buy gas from Tehran
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Employment patterns, business organisation change - I
Preference is given to small owner-managed business if transaction costs are low
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The miracle that is Sialkot
Despite being low on natural endowments, city has made a name for itself.
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Political unrest and end of economic reforms
PML-N actually traded off temporary gains against tough decisions
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The drying up Aladin Park
Management and KMC at loggerheads over commercial activity.
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Sticky situation: No relief in sight as circular debt swells to Rs400b
Oil and gas firms face liquidity crunch, growth plans in jeopardy.
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Going downhill: Textile exports drop, PTEA chief alarmed
Textile exports witnessed a month-on-month drop of 7.89% in July
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Cost-effective energy: Extensive use of solar energy urged
Pakistan is located in a region where sunlight is available 14-16 hours per day.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 sheds 304 points despite Friday recovery
Political deadlock led to sell-off, uncertainty persists.
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Caught: Federal auditors unearth irregularities in CDNS
Seek disciplinary action for ‘irregular’ appointment of its head.
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India’s economy is recovering says Finance minister
Expansion would help govt meet fiscal deficit target.
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E-commerce giant China’s Alibaba plans IPO
The IPO is part of efforts by Alibaba to expand globally.
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Forecast: Tablet sales slow as PCs find footing says IDC
Studies suggest growth to be about half of original prediction.
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Urea sales likely to record 4% YoY increase
Could clock in at 538,000 tons during August, Topline Securities states.
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ANO 145 and 147: PIA meets aviation standards
Achievement is prelude towards acquisition of international approvals such as European Aviation Safety Agency 145, 147
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Production of petroleum products rises 8.35%
Diesel output up 11% while petrol production increases 5.6%.
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Gas companies: Petroleum ministry presses for higher UFG ceiling
Insists money invested in utilities should not be distributed among shareholders.
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FY14: Missed targets, cuts in development spending
SBP’s unexplained profits kept federal receipts at budgetary level.
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Guar exports slide after international price falls
Takes toll on Pakistan’s producer, earnings record massive decrease.
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Relief package: Pakistan Steel receives Rs2.1b
Salaries for 30 days – half of June and half of July – have been disbursed to the employees of the mills.
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CDNS records Rs36b intake
20% rise in two months of current fiscal year.
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SBP injects Rs19.7 billion into banking system
Conducts eighth open market operation since start of fiscal year.
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Market watch: With army in the limelight, stocks post hefty gains
Benchmark KSE 100-share index advances 793 points.
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Karachi stock market bounces back
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index clocked in at 28,567.74 points.
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Teamwork: ‘Entrepreneurs need encouragement’
Regarding issue of financing start-ups, Muazzam said that funding can be arranged in monetary or non-monetary terms.
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Corporate results: Standard Chartered posts Rs7.3b profit
Bank’s revenue, net advances increase by 9%.
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MoU signed between Pakistan, Philippines
Will set up joint business council to boost bilateral trade.
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Trade policies: ‘Pakistan will benefit from regional markets’
FCCI chief suggests better trade relations with India.
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Clearance: PIA resumes cargo shipment to EU
Ban lifted after satisfactory inspection of national carrier.
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Textile and readymade garments: Gross disbursement in 1HCY14 clocks in at Rs1.7t
Latest figure 29.3% lower than amount lent during July-December 2013.
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Slide: Foreign reserves down 3.9%
During the week, SBP made payments of $165 million on account of external debt and other official payments.
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Power generators: HUBCO puts coal-conversion plan on hold
CEO says money has been spent on fixing current boilers.
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ITCN Asia 2014: Pakistan’s 3G transition slow but gradual
Rise in demand for app developers witnessed after arrival of services.
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Missed deadline: Failing to address glitches, govt extends deadline
Income tax returns can now be filed till Sept 30, finance ministry blames sit-ins.
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Market watch: Stocks seesaw as uncertainty lingers
Benchmark KSE-100 drops 36.92 points.
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Market watch: Volumes increase but index plunges again
Benchmark KSE-100 drops 432.24 points
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Bilateral cooperation: Pakistani govt excited over Chinese president’s visit
No official announcement on visit made, officials keen on discussing projects
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Bilateral trade: GATE Pakistan launched in Berlin
GATE Pakistan will push for the development of trade and investment projects between the two countries.
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A ‘fruitful’ development: Pakistani mangoes in Japan
Exported commodity now being sold by largest retailer in Tokyo
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Corporate results: Indus Motor’s profits go up 15%
Earnings in FY14 improve despite dip in volumes.
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Corporate results: Insurance companies post profits
Pakistan Reinsurance Company’s earnings decline 15.2%.
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Canola enrichment: Council to aid oilseed cultivation
Canola hybrid seed will be provided to farmers at 25% (Rs300/kg) of the price of the imported seed
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New Islamabad airport: Dam to ensure uninterrupted supply
Security measures, other facilities being planned as well.
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Energy projects: Gadani Power Park fails to entice potential investors
Deadline for submission of offers extended on request of investors
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New textile policy set to be announced
Small industries to receive priority and financial assistance, says spokesman.
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OGDCL divestment: PC to float shares in the midst of political chaos
Global Depository Receipts will be offered at London exchange in early Oct
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Currency: Rupee further loses value against dollar
The rupee further depreciated to 101.8/102 against the dollar on Tuesday
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Alarming conditions: Unisame urges wealth equality
Thaver wants policymakers to take steps.

















































