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Capital markets: SECP constitutes consultative group
Forum will help develop efficient and modern market
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Economic bloc: SAARC working on single currency
“Efforts are under way to launch a common currency for the Saarc bloc on the model of single EU currency,” he said
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Under threat: Inflight entertainment exposes airliners to hackers
IP networking may allow an attacker to gain remote access to avionics systems
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Tripping problem: NTDC installs another transformer
Electric power system at the 220kv grid station remained overloaded during summer due to increasing electricity demand
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Market watch: Stocks rise, recover previous day’s loss
Benchmark 100-share index gains 138.99 points
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Govt shelves expansion of PSM, wants to privatise sick unit
PPP-led govt had planned on expanding the unit, incumbent wants to privatise
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Building a Fortress: Lahore delves into the mega-mall culture
A look into Dupak Developers’ biggest shopping centre in the city
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Suggestions: Budget should woo investors, focus on foreign trade: PTEA
Says trade barriers are falling and markets are opening
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Eastern corridor route: Pakistan, China to sign infrastructure financing deals
It will put to rest controversy plaguing the economic corridor
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Fleecing consumers: CCP imposes Rs140 million fine on PAMADA
Anti-trust watchdog penalises association for cartelisation practices.
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Economic ties: SMEDA encourages collaboration with Saudi Arabia
A joint meeting held at Smeda head office reviewed the potential of bilateral trade existing
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Export-oriented: Sector-wise complaints heard by TDAP
Munir assured his support in facilitating the business community to improve exports.
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Regional produce: Focus on G-B’s fruits for national interest
JICA has extended a firm commitment to fund value addition of apples and apricots
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Positive outlook: Commerce minister confident of improving trade ties
Leaves for Afghanistan with economic progress in mind.
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SME development: FCCI chief urges industry-academia linkage
He said that all over the world, academia leads industries, but in Pakistan it is the other way around.
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Corporate results: Attock Cement profits of Rs1.6 billion
Earnings in 9MFY15 17% higher than comparative period previous year.
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Petrol shortage: Ministry questions PNSC’s work, wants ECC review
Officials say shipping company is violating government’s orders; causing delay in fuel supply.
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Latest highlight: Hydel generation drop behind latest load-shedding
Ministry says lack of water discharge from Tarbela, Mangla dams leads to low generation.
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Deposits amount to Rs8.5 trillion by March
Provisional SBP data show growth in personal deposits outpaces increase in overall deposits.
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Market watch: Bears overwhelm as index ends in the red
Benchmark 100-share index loses 138.58 points.
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9MFY15: Amid declining exports, trade deficit widens 15.4%
Despite plunge in global oil prices, import bill continues to rise.
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has stabilised over the past many months
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Mobile penetration: Haier introduces handsets in Pakistan
President Shah Faisal Afridi described the new venture as a way to provide affordable mobile phones to the masses
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Pre-budget seminar: Officials to share proposals in Faisalabad
The participants will share their proposals and perspectives on the forthcoming federal budget
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Energy crisis: ‘3,600MW to be added to grid by 2017’
“The government is making all efforts to resolve the energy crisis,” he said.
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The Habib Bank privatisation
By going ahead with the HBL transaction, the government has helped restore some confidence in their economic plan.
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Attention needed: Textile minister’s appointment urged
PRGMEA has rejected the idea of merging textile and the commerce ministries
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Electricity shortage: 1,800MW to be added by May, says Abid Sher Ali
Minister says govt spending billions of rupees to upgrade distribution system.
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Exporting labour: Punjab to send 200,000 workers to Gulf region
Demand provides opportunity for foreign exchange, says labour minister.
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Corporate results: POL earns Rs2 billion in third quarter
Profit rises 67% from the second quarter.
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Market watch: Range-bound index ends in the red
Benchmark 100-share index loses 102.48 points.
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Halal or not: Poultry association hurls eggs at imports
Malaysia, China products have hurt local industry, says PPA chief.
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Power woes: IPR report questions LNG import
Highlights shortcomings of govt’s initiative.
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Mobile accounts: State Bank increases Easypaisa transfer limit
It is part of central bank’s long-term goals to facilitate e-money.
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Budget 2015-16: As departments compete, govt begins allocating Rs890b
Priorities Committee to recommend development budget to APCC, defence spending still undecided.
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Power purchase: Pakistan to sign accord with Tajikistan this month
Will receive 1,000 megawatts of clean energy at 9.35 cents per unit.
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Mystery shrouds first LNG shipment
Gas import agreement yet to be finalised with Qatar.
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The Italian job: Technology fuels Interwood’s rise in furniture market
Fully-automated product line sets entity apart from competition.
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Robert Mazur: The man behind the downfall of a Pakistani's greatest commercial achievement
Former US customs agent, Robert Mazur, reflects on the past; says it wasn't personal .
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Global value chain – where does Pakistan stand
According to economists, country’s participation is minimal .
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Encouraging stock participation: Creating a market to capture a billion shareholders
Discipline mutual funds, break time barriers and conform to international norms .
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Budget disparity: Untold statistical anomaly of state versus public development
A brief look into the last 15 years of current expenditure against PSDP.
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Foreign exchange: An emerging black market from within a tight noose
Amid tight restrictions, incentive to cheat is high.
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Textile industry: Committee backs seed cotton procurement
Suggested that the grade wise/quality wise cotton availability mechanism may be adopted
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US-EU deal: Germany warns against overblowing expectations
Economy minister says estimates about its impact give impression of ‘voodoo economics’.
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Ongoing fiscal year: Auto sales expected to post 3-year high, analysts predict
Sales depend on Punjab govt’s Apna Rozgar Scheme, new models.
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Tech news: Apple gives first hands-on look at smartwatch
Analysts remain sceptical of gadget’s success.
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Resuming spending: Toyota to build plant in northern China
After two-year freeze, company ramps up investment.
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Getting stuck: Port congestion delays offloading of oil products
PSO fears farmers and power producers could face fuel shortage.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 climbs 937 points as recovery continues
Oil and cement sectors led the gains while HBL SPO received great response