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Japan growth slows as eurozone crisis weighs
Growth in Japan's export-driven economy slowed in the three months to June.
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Asian markets mixed, dealers await stimulus steps
Dealers awaited fresh stimulus by US, Europe and China, while Japan showed growth slowing.
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Iraq gives Total ultimatum over Kurdish oil deal
Iraq gives final statement to Total to either sell its dealings or to sell its stakes.
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Economics of incentives
Incentives in trade and business must comply with Shariah rules.
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Cows ‘drop’ a solution to Punjab’s gas woes
Cow dung can produce methane, a clean alternative to natural gas.
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‘Colonising’ our markets: Global brands and their impact on Pakistan
A globalising media increasingly influences how we think about and manage our buying and spending.
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Where are the jobs?
ROZEE.PK finds out what the employers are looking for.
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No decision on leasing aircraft: PIA
Three firms have offered aircraft and all of them are being evaluated.
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Pakistan to go-ahead with Iranian ventures
Premier calls for steps to boost trade with Tehran.
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Sinking local car sales irk auto parts manufacturers
Imports put the brakes on sale of locally manufactured autos.
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Next Generation Innovations: CEO’s experience helps IT start-up excel in short time
Company founder asks aspiring entrepreneurs to work with start-ups before launching their own company.
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Monetary Policy: Interest rate cut not enough, say exporters
Bringing discount rate down to single digits would prove more beneficial for promotion of trade and industry.
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Will Standard Chartered Bank’s business in Pakistan be affected?
If it is kicked out of New York, will the bank be unable to do business in dollars?
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Fiscal 2012 review: 26 of every 100 new cars on the roads are imports
Toyota, Suzuki and Honda constitute the largest share in the import market as well.
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Weekly Review: Insipid week despite strong corporate results
KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 0.58%.
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Five 737-800s: PIA aircraft lease deal smells foul
Against tender rules, PIA is leasing five aircraft from a company that does not own them.
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Synergies: PSO to start transporting imported oil
PSO will utilise Pakistani ocean liners for bringing imported fuel oil, which will strengthen company’s supply chain.
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Khushhali Bank gears up for branchless banking
Extends partnership with Shore Bank International.
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Coal power plants: KESC inks deal with Chinese firm
Memorandum of understanding signed for setting up coal power plants for up to 1,000 megawatts (MW).
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Pakistan Steel Mill will not be privatised: PM
Immediate injection of cash announced to keep firm’s cash flows stable.
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Corporate results: HBL profits surge 18% to Rs11.7 billion
Becomes first bank to have more than Rs1 trillion deposits.
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Corporate Results: Engro Fertilizers switches from profit to loss
Gas supply problem continues to haunt industry.
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Car sales drop to 13-month low
Phasing out of Alto, conclusion of Punjab taxi scheme lead to fall.
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Trade data shows a slow start to new fiscal year
Exports, imports fall in July, sparking doubts about govt projections.
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View from McLeod Road: Why the banks probably hate the SBP right now
Bet on short-term treasury bonds is about to backfire on the country’s bankers.
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Sweet deal: Pakistan plans sale of cheap sugar to Tajikistan
ECC eases ban to pave the way for export of 30,000 tons at $597.90 per ton.
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Market Watch: Investors stakeout on the sidelines for SBP policy rate cut
Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 2 points.
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Power companies: For KESC, the key to profitability is data precision
Utility tracks exactly where and how much electricity is stolen, and holds employees accountable for profitability.
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KESC allowed Rs2.13 per unit increase in tariff
Official of power ministry says govt will not pass on this increase to the consumers of Karachi by giving subsidy.
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‘Govt should seek civil nuclear technology’
LCCI says US cooperation in this regard will cement ties.
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OGDC profit surges 50% to Rs96b on higher prices
Prices save the day as production remains flat.
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Pakistani company to pay damages to US importer
Court says exporter ‘cheated’ on business deal.
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Circular debt discourages investment in power sector
Local, international investors no longer willing to risk money in new projects.
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Profits at Toyota’s Pakistan affiliate hit all-time high in 2012
Indus Motors sells more units, but worries about increasing imports.
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Market watch: Stocks close flat as major results fail to create a stir
Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 15 points.
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‘Develop LPG sector without sacrificing the CNG industry’
FPCCI says consistency of govt’s investment policies at stake.
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Corporate results: PSO makes record sales, but takes home less profit
Volatile oil prices and the rupee falling to a record low dent profits.
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Pakistan underground water supplies over-exploited: expert
Situation will worsen as demand for food rises and climate change intensifies.
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Smartphone wars: Nokia looks to make a comeback with Lumia series
Finnish firm introduces Windows-powered devices for the first time in Pakistan.
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LNG import plans: Consumers may soon face doubled gas prices
Project to result in inflated gas prices; Dutch firm may sue govt if implemented.
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Singapore port operator on way out of Gwadar
Talks between govt, Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) on to end their $750m agreement.
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USF to lay a 6,000km fibre optic network
Plan will expand the reach of telecom operators significantly.
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Oil prices: NA panel opposes ECC decision on weekly revision
Calls for restoring old system of monthly price determination.
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Market watch: Stocks witness renewed interest as bulls break free
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 72 points.
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Pakistan Railways’ freight trains on verge of derailment
The functional cargo fleet has dropped yet gain, threatening the entire operation.
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New post created in FBR; major reshuffle likely
Move to bifurcate policy and operational functions; World Bank may object.
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Engro Foods Canada set to make profit next year
Aims to increase its halal meat products in major retail chains of N America.
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KESC switches to profit after six years of losses
Profit marks first billion made by UAE-based Abraaj Capital post acquisition.
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Pay up, or else: OGDC serves legal notice on Byco for unpaid dues
Refinery has to pay Rs5.5 billion to oil and gas explorer.
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Pakistan-India thaw: Commerce secretaries to meet soon
Indian envoy voices hope for better trade relations between the two countries.