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Tougher journey: Government gets on road to privatise SME Bank
Will be first loss-making entity in years to be sold to strategic investor
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Collaboration: US envoy interested in business alliances
Dukelow advised the KCCI to directly approach peer chambers in the US
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Current account balance improves as deficit shrinks $1 billion
Improvement comes as a result of narrowing trade gap in goods and services
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Corporate result: Byco turns things around, records Rs72m profit in FY15
Company incurred loss of Rs5.9b in previous fiscal year
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Second LNG terminal: Court asks SSGC to invite bids again
Govt may instead give the task to exploration firm GHPL
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Market watch : Foreigners turn buyers, but index falls below 32,800
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 391.12 points
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Cybercrime: Kill Bill, say experts
Despite criticism from all corners, draft was cleared by the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT
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Auto policy: Local industry unimpressed with government’s plan
Consistent long-term policy a must to become competitive, says analyst
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Oil and gas reserves discovered in Punjab
This is the second successful discovery in the block
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ECC turns down summary seeking wheat export
No official reason given, news came as a surprise for exporters
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Dar in emergency huddle as tax revenues plunge
FBR has collected only Rs130b so far in September against target of Rs282b
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Fed rate decision lifts Asia markets, emerging currencies
The Fed's decision followed widespread warnings about the dire impact a rate increase could have
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Chinese companies look for joint ventures
Their representatives visit ICCI to discuss business collaboration
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Pharma sector: PPMA irked at drug ordinance
PPMA Central District Chairman said these fake companies pose a large threat to those operating with a legal licence
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‘Best Place to Work’ DHL bags top award
PSHRM and Engage Consulting are pioneers in studying and recognising the best companies to work for in Pakistan
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Cabinet committee fails to agree on 75% FESCO stake sale
Seeks more details about financial and administrative aspects
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Local business community upbeat about future
LCCI, LSE launch joint report on outlook of Pakistani economy
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Market watch: Reports of NAB investigations dampen mood
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 193.50 points.
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Pakistan Steel Mills: Hinting at cutoff, ECC approves another Rs1 billion
Meeting discusses issues behind industrial unit’s failure, wants way out of stalemate
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‘All CPEC projects to be completed on time’
Government wants to run Gwadar port free from all bureaucratic hurdles, says Iqbal
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Branchless banking accounts increase 39.2%
Number rises to 7.5m; value of transactions falls though
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LNG imports: All rules followed, NAB can undertake probe, says Abbasi
Says politicians alleging corruption are themselves corrupt
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Nandipur power project: Govt decides to outsource operations to Chinese firm
Later, international bids will be invited for operation and maintenance work
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Government, service providers fail to break deadlock
Govt representatives ask companies to increase prices of their services
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Agricultural sector: Sindh Abadgar Board criticises relief package
Falling commodity prices have led to huge losses for the country’s agriculture sector
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Commerce minister says: Pakistan to give SCO members access to its ports
The minister said that Pakistan’s trade strategy focused on developing linkages with neighbours
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Market watch: Index gets boost amid thin turnover
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 154 points
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Eight out of 10 PIA flights take off on time, claims CAA report
Says national carrier has improved adherence to schedule
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OGRA close to determining LNG price
Move will make it easier for state-run companies to import and sell fuel to industrial consumers
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Muzaffargarh: Power station to be up for sale with clean balance sheet
Govt will keep liabilities of billions with company that controls the plant
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State Life wins contract for PM’s National Health Programme
Health minister wants entity to enhance capacity to deal with scheme
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Govt allows utilities to recover Rs101b from gas consumers
Companies will spend money on expanding their pipeline network
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Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca dies at 67 after battling leukemia
DeLuca helped found the first Subway restaurant in 1965 at age 17 in Bridgeport
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Entrepreneurial move: MoU signed for start-up centres
The universities will fund no less than five student start-ups per year
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Pakistan receives $119.3 million in FDI, higher by 7.5%
Amounted to $111m in previous year; largest contributor was China
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Textile sector dreading gas suspension
Says declining exports can be blamed on govt’s ill-advised policies
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Corporate corner: Launch of Yamaha YBR125-G
Yamaha Motor Pakistan is the 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Japan, fulfilling its promise to bike lover
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Market watch: Foreigners become buyers, index still down
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 193.27 points.
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Cheap oil not a deterrent to wind energy solutions
Reon CEO says focus remains on renewable sources
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Solar water heater doing the trick in K-P
Helps conserve trees, saves money on fuelwood, says user.
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Farmers divided over ‘agricultural relief’
Kissan Ittehad chief says support price for crops should be announced
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Fitch assigns ‘B’ as Pakistan presses on with reforms
Ratings balance under-development and weak finances against stabilisation steps
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Fuel price adjustment: Regulator cuts power tariff for June and July
Consumers using up to 300 units per month will not get the relief
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
In 2013-14, the reserves, however, swelled more than 50%, thanks to IMF and other assistance
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220KV GRID STATION : Two transformers inaugurated
USAID has provided training, equipment and vehicles to enhance the capacity of a few distribution companies
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Pakistan-maldives : President calls for agreements
Linkages with those Maldives nationals who have studied or received training in Pakistan to strengthen relations
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China car market still has 'substantial' potential: BMW
Earlier, BMW warned that the situation in China could pose a 'risk' to its financial targets for this year
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Criticism: Cut in interest rate will only benefit govt, says PBIF
Criticises SBP for ignoring business-related issues including reduced tax collection
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Russian ties: Pushing for food exports in Moscow
During the visit, a MOU for cooperation will be signed by the FPCCI and Industry with the LRCCI
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Dastgir to seek more concessions on exports
He will meet his Chinese counterpart and premier to discuss issues of mutual interest

















































