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Foreign currency: Reserves edge down 1.3%
The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves decreased $123 million to $9.276 billion.
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Building a case: Construction industry needs support pillars, says ABAD chairman
Suggests streamlining decades old policies to help bring more investments.
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Rice exports experience miniscule increase
Better processing vital to meet international standards.
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Market watch: A not-so-sweet aftertaste as market dips
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 666.24 points.
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Islamic banking: SBP to have Islamic finance sections
Need to create awareness, says deputy governor.
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Power generation: Ishaq Dar wants provinces to pay up
Directs Ministry of Water and Power to ensure payment
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Easing the strain: Banking system gets Rs18.6b liquidity injection
Heavy flow of funds due to liquidity shortage in last one month
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One-litre containers: Not a very milky way
Nestle increases price, shortage of product follows in market
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Price relief: Inflation eases, touches six-month low in July
With lower prices, govt will be able to defend monetary stance before IMF.
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Moving higher: Pakistan Petroleum Limited makes another gas discovery
Another feather in the stock of Sindh’s Gambat South
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Banking ombudsman: Complaint resolution increases
Team resolves 1,637 complaints against scheduled banks in 2013 .
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Exploring trade potential: Pursue relations with other countries
Pakistan continues to bank on gifts from Saudi Arabia, support from the US
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A banking void: Microfinance for the less fortunate
Vaccum exists for institutions to extend helping hand
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Comment: The issue of Pakistan’s chief economist
Government not following system of merit-based appointment; putting in place minions instead
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Digital economy: Foodpanda eating its way into online ordering business
Arrival of 3G mobile spectrum to spur growth even further.
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Potential acquisition: T-Mobile offer is real, says Iliad’s founder
French company denies competition from US rival Sprint.
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Bilateral relationship: Japan’s PM tells Brazil ‘Abenomics’ working
On maiden visit, Abe sees potential to increase investment.
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Partner turned foe? Microsoft sues Samsung, claims contract breach
Complaint filed in US as South Korean giant fails to comply with agreement.
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Giants battle: Potential oversupply of wide-body jets
The head of the US carrier is so confident of getting a bargain he began negotiating in public.
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PIA hopeful of resuming cargo service to the EU
Measures taken to comply with mandatory conditions, says airline official.
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Armed with hope, Hashoo Group looks to expand
Planning hotels in AJK, Multan and Hayatabad; confident security will improve.
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Modern mechanism: Looking to juice up AJK’s agriculture sector
Barren land’s development to bring prosperity and strengthen economy.
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Muddy waters: KCCI chief laments city’s vulnerability to rain
Zaki says businesses, public suffer due to negligence of authorities.
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Retail market: Businesses turn over a new leaf this year
Traders hail improved security situation, cite better sales as proof.
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Rising production: India factory output hits 17-month peak
Car sales accelerated briskly, after falling for two straight years.
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Telecom industry: Foley vows to take the ‘innovation’ ladder higher
New Telenor Pakistan CEO excited over new era amid arrival of 3G services.
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Sugar mills: Govt refuses power purchase deal based on IPP model
Will offer upfront tariff for biomass and bagasse-based power projects.
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Economic stagnation: Italy expects to miss growth target
PM insists country will lead the recovery in Europe.
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Prevailing situation: Consumers’ confidence on the rise
Nielsen Survey reveals negative outlook on employment despite trust in economy.
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State of economy: ‘Country can ill-afford a major political crisis’
Leading businessmen gather to discuss future strategy.
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Live updates on energy consumption
System would help in conservation; give real-time usage data.
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1MFY15: 18 conventional equity funds outperform KSE-100 index
Alfalah GHP Alpha Fund performs best, reveals MUFAP data.
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Funds inflow: Foreign economic assistance beats projection
Except World Bank and UK, disbursements from lenders fall short of expectations.
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Eid holidays: Long break hits industrial activities
Many workers had taken leave for the whole week from Monday to Saturday, which would harm activities.
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Information technology: Ministry focuses on development of ICT Parks
Aims to bring and promote world-class technology.
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Boosting supplies: Conference explores options to meet energy needs
Adviser to PM identifies major challenges to improve power production.
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Tuwairqi Steel: ECC withholds decision on gas supply at a discount
Forms committee that will come up with recommendations by the 15th
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Small enterprises: Private sector asked to join hands with SMEDA
UNISAME hopes to eradicate weaknesses in the SME sector.
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Worldwide: Android grabs 85% of smartphone market, claims survey
Operating system threatens to marginalise rival platforms.
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Unfair competition: Pakistan’s top taxpayers fight to save business
Local products losing market to cheaper Chinese goods under cover of free trade, says Ibrahim Fibres CEO.
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PIA bidding: Financial advisers to get Rs456.8 million in fee
Dubai Islamic Bank-led consortium makes the lowest offer among all bidders.
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July’s first half: Money supply contracts as govt borrowings fall
Govt borrows only Rs12.5 billion from central bank as opposed to Rs156.3 billion in first 18 days of last fiscal year.
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Talks to retrieve $200b from Swiss banks to be held in August: Dar
Talks will be held in several phases; will take 3-4 years to bring money back, says finance minister
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Petroleum, diesel prices unchanged
Petroleum, diesel prices unchanged.
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UK temporarily bans PIA's cargo service, forces airline to suspend EU deliveries
As per the EU protocol the assessment of the British officials will be accepted by all the members of European Union.
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Mango nurseries: Punjab department provides guidelines
The Punjab agriculture department stated that July to August is the best period for mango nursery growth.
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Let expats run the sick units, FPCCI suggests government
Says incentives, soft terms and lower mark-up should be offered to investors.
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Real estate sector: Need for regulatory authority and awareness
Zameen.com CEO says steps will help streamline foreign investment.
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Market watch: Caution prevails as holidays kick in
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 160.68 points.
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Corporate results: Meezan Bank records 16.5% growth in profit
Earnings per share of the bank increased to Rs2.25 in contrast with Rs1.93 at the end of June 2013.
















































