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JW Forland plans to produce dump, cargo trucks in Pakistan
Gets encouragement from new auto policy, CPEC programme
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Pakistan uses Chinese trade finance to repay foreign debt
Islamabad has largely exhausted $1.5b additional financing facility under currency swap arrangement with Bejing
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SPI increases 0.21%
Compared to the corresponding week of previous year, the SPI for the combined income group rose 1.51%
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K-Electric names new chairman
The changes will come into effect immediately
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Rupee stable against dollar
SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange
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Bull-run continues as KSE-100 Index soars 1,035 points
Activity picks up with investors remaining optimistic about interim set-up
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Govt’s support sought for setting up petrochemical complex
Industry believes it can help save the country billions in imports
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Punjab fails to achieve wheat purchase target
Initiative for release of gunny bags, delay in purchase causes behind the failure
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PML-N govt quietly raised profit margins of oil industry
It took the decision just a day before the end of its tenure
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Ministry halts hiring of State Bank’s deputy governor
Also stops the process for appointing CEOs of three joint investment firms
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Due to delay in K-Electric deal, Abraaj Group now faces liquidation case
A Kuwaiti pension fund has filed case against the equity firm in Cayman Islands
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NEPRA takes notice of increased load-shedding
Blames overloaded grid stations of NTDC that hampers smooth supply
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China’s Jinbei to build vehicle production plant in Pakistan
Its Pakistan partner will initially import vans and minivans
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
SBP maintains slide in rupee’s value due to supply, demand dynamics of foreign exchange in the inter-bank market
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Rural Support: RSPN model highlighted at EU event
Pakistan participated in an event in Brussels called “European Development Days” on June 5-6
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LNG Contract: Engro vows cooperation in NAB probe
The terminal has handled more than 160 LNG carriers in approximately three years
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Beyond its mandate, caretaker govt calls CDWP meeting
Meeting is expected to approve billions of rupees worth of projects
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Water shortage: ICCI demands swift construction of dams
ICCI Senior Vice President says water shortage is emerging as a national challenge for the country
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Addressing challenges: Caretaker PM for devising petroleum strategy
Was briefed on production, consumption of gas and petroleum products
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Wrongdoing feared: Senate panel seeks details of Qatar LNG contract
Asks why other countries were ignored; former PML-N govt may land in trouble
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Pakistan mulls over taking Etisalat to international court
Company has not yet paid $800m in privatisation proceeds of PTCL
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Foreign exchange: SBP's reserves rise 0.08% to $10.04b
The country's foreign exchange reserves had been on a downward spiral for the past four weeks
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Market watch: KSE-100 snaps five-day winning streak as selling pressure mounts
Benchmark KSE-100 Index loses 196.09 points to finish trading at 43,948.11
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Dutch firm to set up plant in Sindh
Barkat company will contribute an investment of Rs100 million while its Dutch counterpart will invest Rs75 million
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Pakistan reviews draft action plan against terror financing
Plan to be reviewed by FATF in its plenary meeting from June 24 to June 29
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Engro says it doesn’t enjoy monopoly
Engro Elengy does not have a monopoly in the LNG industry
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Rupee weakens against dollar
SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange
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Measures needed: Outages harming industrial activities
The government must take urgent measures to overcome load-shedding, said ICCI acting President
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ADB to help K-P produce over 5,000MW
Approves $325m loan to enhance Pakistan’s energy security
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PCJCCI gets preferential treatment for China’s visa
Its delegation will visit Chinese cities for business matchmaking
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Furniture-makers plan to open outlets in Saudi Arabia
Delegation leaves for the kingdom to explore market
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Pakistan fails to meet cotton sowing target as water shortage bites
Cotton seeds have been planted over 2.31m hectares, 22% short of target
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FBR to miss tax collection target by Rs84 billion
Board’s top brass briefs new finance minister on their performance in FY18
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WAPDA chief calls for giving Kalabagh dam’s control to Sindh
Agrees Sindh’s reservations about its water share in the dam are justified
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World Bank sees Pakistan’s economy slowing next year
In a briefing on economy, cabinet stresses need for corrective measures to prevent it from deteriorating
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European Investment Bank says cannot ignore US sanctions on Iran
EU’s lending arm is reluctant to engage in Iran under pressure from the United States
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Market watch: Investors continue to buy stocks as index powers past 44,100
Benchmark KSE-100 Index gains 1.01% to finish trading at 44,144.20
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Baskin-Robbins opens store in Karachi
Official grand opening to be held on June 7
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‘MD’s hiring was in line with criteria’
The hiring process was again initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources via a letter
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Deal for automation of tax collection
Earlier taxes were collected manually through NBP’s branches, which had its own challenges and complications
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Emirates launches new daily flight
We are thrilled to provide the traveling community with new options to experience Emirates, said Divisional senior VP
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Environmental Sustainability: ADB raises financing
ADB increased its financing for environmental sustainability to address environmental degradation
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Rupee stable against dollar
SBP has maintained that the slide in the rupee’s value is due to supply and demand dynamics of foreign exchange
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Industry insists Kalabagh Dam will benefit all provinces
Praises Supreme Court’s action on water and Kalabagh issues
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Stock brokers violate loan documentation rules
SECP says it is giving last opportunity for complying with regulations
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Incentives unlikely to whet appetite for electric cars
Country already faces shortfall of up to 5,000MW of electricity in summer
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PM directs power ministry to tackle losses
The prime minister expressed concern over the huge losses in various distribution companies
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Kinnow exports hit record high at 370,000 tons
Excellent crop at home, low production by competitors help increase shipments
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PML-N govt stopped process for building third LNG terminal
ECC declared PQA site unsafe while scrapping bidding process
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KASB Bank shareholders seek Rs14.2b compensation
The shareholders believe that their interest was not taken care of and they were ripped off their due compensation