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Capacity utilisation peaks, cement sales soar
Dispatches reach record high of near 4 million tons in March
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Planning minister says economy can achieve 8-10% growth
The two-day summit was organised by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform
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LPG body complains about low-quality gas import
Adulterated LPG coming via Taftan, Mand land routes
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Youth advised to develop business on modern lines
Entrepreneur says country’s political and financial stability is improving
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French delegation keen on investing in Sindh
During the meeting, the CM briefed the delegation about investment potential
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Ministry plans to supply LNG to more power plants
Wants a firm payment plan as LNG volumes will double after June
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SBP’s reserves fall 1.57%, amount to $16.466b
The decrease is mainly attributed to external debt servicing
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After IMF, ADB warns against regressive reforms
Says country can benefit from CPEC only if it continues economic restructuring
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SSGC to pour Rs65b into laying new LNG pipeline
Will build pipeline from Karachi to Sawan, finish work by Oct 2018
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Hydroponic Agriculture: Farmers trained in 15-day workshop
It is the third training workshop out of total eight that would be held
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Cash Crop: Cotton supply rises 9.8% this season
Ginning factories across the country received and processed 10.72 million bales of raw cotton
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JS Bank receives award for supporting health care
The honorary award was presented to JS Bank in a graceful ceremony
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Emirates introduces tablet loan service for US-bound First and Business Class customers
The new service is in response to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) directive
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Germany announces €109 million for Pakistan
Funds will go towards deepening economic cooperation between the two countries
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Market watch: KSE-100 index closes at three-month low
Benchmark index drops 220.71 points to finish at 47,356.6
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Explore Chinese markets for exports: Asad Umar
He suggested partnerships with some Chinese research organisation or a reputable university of China
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Curbing motivation: ENI in row with petroleum ministry
Company asks for promised incentives following additional production
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PSX suspends AMCAP Securities trading rights
Says brokerage house was guilty of inaccurate bookkeeping among other violations.
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Greater Beef Production: Livestock dept releases funds
Under the scheme, the trend of early sale of calves would be discouraged
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Focus is on expanding tax net, says Ayesha Ghaus
Reiterates govt’s commitment to boost exports and bring investment
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China’s Xiaohong nominated ADB country director to Pakistan
Move expected to improve coordination in wake of regional strategic projects
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Turkish investors wary of impending FTA with Pakistan
Say if trade deal signed, several local Turkish manufacturers face closure
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Campaign to ‘rebrand’ Pakistan globally in the works
Commerce minister says unnecessarily negative image is often portrayed
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Malaysia wants to utilise Gwadar port
Businessmen vow to boost maritime cooperation with Pakistan
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Currency: Rupee gains against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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For Kazakhstan: First consignment reaches Zahedan
The first train carrying potatoes, mango, tangerine and rice from Pakistan arrived in Zahedan railroad station
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iflix - more than just a poor man's Netflix
Company's strategy of focusing on emerging markets and local content paying dividends
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Cut off power connections of defaulters, says minister
Wants SEPCO to target 100% recovery, gives consumers 15 days
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IMF says Pakistan’s hard-won economic stability at stake
Challenges in energy and external sectors threaten progress; Fund also projects 5% growth for country this year
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Market watch: Banking sector takes the hit as KSE-100 plunges
Benchmark index ends 511.06 points down to finish at 47,577.31
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Pakistani officials complete six-year USDA programme
$4m initiative is to support government’s efforts to increase agricultural trade
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Belarusian envoy emphasises trade ties
Says opportunities to invest in agriculture joint ventures remain open
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Byco companies merge to become single entity
Integration expected to help cut expenses, restructure debt
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EU asks Pakistan to take full benefit of GSP Plus
Pakistan eligible for the trade facility, which will continue till 2023
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K-P signs MoUs with Malaysian investors
Areas of interest include halal food, micro-finance and natural resources
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Auto Exhibition: Pakistani firms to participate in Dubai
Seven Pakistani companies will be participating in the Automechanika Dubai Exhibition
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ECC allows more sugar export despite price rise
Earlier, millers missed the March-end deadline for shipments
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Efforts to stop oil theft in K-P go in vain
Minister claims Rs6-8b worth of gas is stolen annually in Karak
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Move away from agriculture, Chinese economist advises
Says Pakistan can achieve 10% GDP growth; poverty is not its destiny
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Banking sector proposes reduction in tax rate to 30%
Request is part of proposals that PBA has submitted to FBR.
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months
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Mills issued LoI to produce 387MW
Alternative Energy Development Board has issued Letters of Intent to 12 companies and sugar mill
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IMF chief warns slowing productivity risks living standards drop
Lagarde says private sector alone cannot lift productivity, without government's help
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KSE-100 ends 0.29% down as intra-day gains wiped off
Benchmark index falls 139.38 points to end at 48,088.37
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Incentives likely to support LSM growth: SBP
Constraints in 1QFY17 are expected to dilute in future
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APTMA demands energy price parity
Asks Punjab to bear burden of Rs3.63 per unit surcharge
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Pakistan Railways to double rail tracks in 11 sections
With this, company will see an increase in passenger and cargo traffic.
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PTEA chairman says export package not enough
Believes solving financial issues should be govt’s top priority
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Dr Ishrat Husain calls for removing disparity
Says equitable resource allocation should be primary goal of policymakers

















































