Funds to be distributed through commercial channels worldwide.

Companies becoming liquid, paying dividends and enjoying bright outlook.

Increases spending on ads and publicity by 400% in a year.

Only three dedicated firms registered with SECP, all of which are dormant.

Stock index futures contracts to be traded with banking, oil and gas and KSE-30 index as underlying indices.

Expects index to gain 21% in 2013 despite unfavourable conditions.

Encouraging private equity investment ensures that capital is available,hence it is big propeller for economic growth.

Industry assets under pension funds have risen at annual rate of 45%.

Gross premiums grow 47% to Rs12.1b, supporting healthy profit growth of 47.7%.

Exemptions to be granted for foreign businesses operating locally, says Malik.