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No silver bullet
Chiniot’s iron ore reserves are a happy discovery, welcome development, but hardly a panacea for all our economic woes
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Mad cow case detected in Canada: Food agency
Veterinary officials say the infected cow was diagnosed before being slaughtered for consumption
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Public procurement: CCP to come up with recommendations
The hearing will be held on February 17.
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UNIDO to focus on SMEs for sustainable development
During his first visit in 12 years, DG UNIDO discusses strategies to support projects.
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Local vs imported: LPG association demands cut in producer prices
Calls for appointment of OGRA members to pave the way for new licences.
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Tajikistan to export hydel energy to Pakistan
Envoy expresses interest in buying sports and surgical goods
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Where to invest? Majority prefer investment in real estate, but laws absent
Zameen.com survey reveals 78% of Pakistanis go for property investment
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Assistance required: Finance ministry may resist new bailout package
PSM seeks another Rs12.6b to pay salaries and repair plants
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PSM financial adviser: Sole consortium fails technical evaluation
Disqualification would further delay privatisation by six months.
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Weekly review: KSE rally comes to an end as index drops 713 points
Foreign selling and profit-taking the main reasons behind the sharp decline
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Clean technology: UNIDO partners with NUST
MOU will be signed to initiate the process for strategic partnership with Nust in the areas of clean energy
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Mandarin festival: Kinnow research institute planned
96% of kinnows are produced in Sargodha, claims Parliamentary secretary
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Gas shortage: SSGC faces 40mmcfd shortfall
Gas supply to all CNG stations in Sindh remained discontinued on Friday
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SITE businesses protest to ‘save industry’
Association chief says low pressure halts production.
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Construction: Thatta Cement profit rises 51%
Earnings per share improved to Rs1.34 compared to EPS of Rs0.89 in the same period of previous yea
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Gender equality: US envoy launches women’s entrepreneurial centre
Programme aims to maximise public-private partnerships.
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Market watch: Stocks end losing streak with support from oil firms
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 156 points.
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Alternative energy: NEPRA sets upfront tariff for coal-fired power plants
Under new regime, tariff is determined within 10 days of filing an application.
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Blame game: Multiple factors were at play in petrol crisis, says OCAC
Argues punishing industry people who tried to tackle the shortage will not help.
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No holding back: FBR notifies tax increase despite opposition
Will bridge the shortfall to pave the way for $518m IMF loan tranche.
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Millennium Development: Goals Funds worth Rs12.5 billion diverted to other schemes
Money will be spent in constituencies of parliamentarians.
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Upcoming: Rs10.54 per unit tariff likely for LNG-run power plants
Regulator will take decision on Feb 23 during hearing of a petition.
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Softening stance: Opposition demands at least a 5% cut in GST
PPP leader asks the finance ministry to withdraw regulatory duty on furnace oil while boycott continues.
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Workshop highlights role of family business
Emphasises importance of corporate governance for growth.
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Poultry feed: SS Group to set up production unit
This plant is going to be the first automated plant of its kind in Pakistan
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Punjab’s energy problem
If Hub Power Company, K-Electric install enough plants, they would eventually be able to produce enough for Punjab
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PARC, Oxfam to share innovations
Will collaborate in transferring scientific knowledge, generating jobs.
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SECP restructures dept to increase monitoring
Barrage of actions taken to protect investor interest.
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Wind power firms get land for project work
Will invest $247m in Sindh and generate 100MW.
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Week-on-week: Forex reserves increase 0.5%
SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $58 million to $10,417 million
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Corporate results: MCB Bank earnings rise 13% to Rs24.3b
Second most profitable bank for 9MCY14 after Habib Bank.
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Market watch: Stocks record biggest drop since December 2014
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 417 points.
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TAPI gas pipeline: French, Russian and Chinese firms vie to win contract
Consortium leader will be selected by March 15.
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Crackdown: CCP takes action against false marketing
Orders homeopathic doctor to stop airing deceptive television commercial.
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Dawood Capital: SECP realises mistake after two years, restores licence
Its bench finds no evidence that Dawood gained from redemption of investments.
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LNG demand: Brunei and China join race, show interest in gas export
Offer multibillion-dollar deals for LNG supply to Pakistan.
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Scapegoats at PSO
Least the govt could have done was to manage PSO as would a responsible shareholder,instead of looking for a scapegoat
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China Internet censorship hurts European businesses: survey
US firms in China feel less welcomed, report
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Anti-graft move: PIA engages NAB to stamp out corruption
PIA has set up Vigilance and Monitoring Unit to detect corruption-related cases
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Chamber chiefs demand Dar’s replacement
Say minister must pay more attention to financial and tax issues.
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Telecom operators: Focus on how companies satisfy subscribers
CMOs provide training to customer care staff, educate people about services.
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Rights activists seek changes in draft cybercrime bill
Say government must invite feedback and correct flaws.
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Market watch: Stocks fall due to continuous volatility
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 228 points.
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Corporate results: PTCL announces Rs4b profit
Broadband giant’s revenues stand at Rs130 billion
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Accelerating car sales hit the highest in 30 months
Vehicle sales reach 17,709 units, up 27% compared to previous year.
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KASB Bank sponsors file petition in Islamabad court
Ask IHC to order State Bank to involve bank owners in sell-off negotiations .
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January figures: Trade deficit contracts by more than half
Gap shrinks due to decline of almost 25% in imports.
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Gas pipeline: Delay may take TAPI project cost to $10b, says ADB
Officials of four countries discuss finalising the consortium leader.
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Taxes galore
From petroleum products to luxury items, govt seem to be falling in habit of increasing tax rates to enhance revenue
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Petrol crisis: PSO board dissolved, OGRA chairman sent on forced leave
A two-member committee had held Ogra and PSO responsible for the petrol crisis in the country

















































