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Moody’s verdict: Greece wins better credit rating
Finally Moody’s highlighted a much reduced interest burden following a restructuring of the country’s debt.
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Infrastructure development: Govt clears Rs244.5 billion worth of projects
Power ministry asked to help provinces develop small hydropower projects.
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Below par: FBR misses revenue collection target again
Repeated concessions to businessmen nibble at tax collection drive.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 hits all-time high of 24,302 points
Announcements of army chief and investment schemes were the highlights of the week.
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Misleading the nation
The Supreme Court had tried to protect the people. The government, it seems, is far less willing to do so.
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Murree Brewery soon to brew in India
Company franchises Bangalore-based entrepreneur to bottle and sell its brand in India.
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40% power tariff hike passed on to most consumers
Power distribution companies charge consumers the same rates as those using 700 units a month.
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MDTF: Danish government lends a helping hand
The MDTF will have commitments totaling $164.6 million.
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Water-intensive: Rice export earnings come with a price
UAF VC says every kilo of rice consumes 4,000 litres of water.
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Farmers demand increase in cane, wheat prices
Ask govt to set up a cotton research centre in Sanghar.
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Got milk?: Committee formed to settle dispute over Dairy Omung
Govt officials, industry players will propose classifications for dairy drinks.
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Indian expert placates Pak agri sector’s fears
Pakistan’s farm exports to India jump 133% in five years.
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Market watch: KSE keeps momentum, closes week at historic high
Benchmark 100-share index rises 108.83 points.
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Price manipulation: Big insurance company being investigated for insider trading
Trading in Adamjee stock soars 5.5 times before bonus shares announced.
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Clean energy: With biogas power plants, demand for fossil fuel to come down
Plants will supply cheap electricity to poultry farms, dairy farms and domestic consumers.
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Taxmen perturbed: Tax concessions to business disturb budget targets
Continuous changes in tax laws make revenue generating measures irrelevant.
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Future acquisitions: PIA presents case for leasing 10 planes before ECC nod
Airline is seeking to acquire six A-320 and four A-319 for six years.
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Nawaz rejects request for increase in petroleum prices
Federal government decides to maintain a subsidy of Rs2.8 billion on petroleum products.
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Nawaz orders reversal of hike in prices of medicines
"The price raise is unacceptable," said the spokesperson at PM's Office, quoting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Desperately seeking speedy internet: Pakistan ranks 172 globally in download speed
Small town in Sindh beats major cities such as Karachi and Lahore in download speed: report.
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Money whitening: Nawaz unveils amnesty plan for industrialists
Govt links exemption from probe to job creation.
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Keamari Town’s nuclear power projects irk fishermen
PFF claims the project site has already been declared disaster prone.
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Bilateral relations: Canada eyeing business opportunities in Pakistan
Business bodies meet at ‘Vision 2025’ to explore trade prospect.
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Temporary move: Russia lifts ban on kinnow imports
The Russian team will visit Pakistan in January 2014 to inspect the facilities and quarantine methods and practices.
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Government business ties to stimulate investment: Iqbal
Minister asks OICCI to help fill capacity gap in planning ministry.
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LPG price likely to go up by Rs42 per kilo
Global gas prices increase as countries head into winter season.
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Market watch: Stocks hit the roof as index sails past 24,000 mark
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 412.14 points.
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Steps underway: Sugar mills to cater to needs of big power consumers
Seek incentives, use of coal as fuel for power co-generation projects.
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SIM registration: China Mobile launches first biometric system
Injects $5 million to put in place 30,000 devices across country.
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No relief: December cut in oil prices ruled out
Petroleum ministry criticises role of OGRA.
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Foreign exchange: Reserves hit 12-year low, SBP data reveals
$3.4b left in the kitty as rupee depreciates further.
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Investment protection: Pakistan, Hungary likely to sign accord next year
The Hungarian Ambassador was talking to the members of FCCI.
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CEO Summit Asia 2013: Unlock potential of country’s human capital, says speakers
The summit was an ideal opportunity for building relationships with peers and colleagues who could share information.
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Gas shortage: Textile millers seek innovative solution
Ask govt to opt for hourly-based supply system.
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Meet-up: A lesson or two for politicians in the Pepsi-Coke relationship
Iqbal talks about maturity of political leadership.
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Profile: Microsoft highlights business, social activities in Pakistan
VP explains plans to introduce cloud computing infrastructure.
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Market watch: Index falls on concerns about falling foreign reserves
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 30.35 points.
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Mutual benefits: Pak-India trade can be enhanced to $25 billion
Gujarat Chamber chief says joint efforts can immensely increase trade.
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Next-gen: Telenor awaits key document on spectrum auction
Company has already bought new infrastructure in preparation.
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Winter is coming: Govt to suspend gas supply to all sectors for two months
Pakistan, Iran expected to hold talks on IP pipeline next month.
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Anonymous donor: ‘Friendly’ country offers $1b for Iran-Pakistan pipeline
Govt seeks to renegotiate gas price, construction contract in talks with Tehran.
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Pakistanis among foreign businessmen facing work ban in Zimbabwe
The January deadline is set to affect nationals from several countries.
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Gwadar-Khunjrab Rail Link: Chinese conglomerate offers to build crucial rail link
Potential investment based on 4-year, soft loan.
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Financial results: Despite speed bumps, Honda announces profits
Quarterly earnings fall after improved performance on half-yearly basis.
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Load-shedding: Industry laments three-month gas curtailment plan
Textile sector issues joint statement demanding government action.
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Market watch: Stock market experiences dip on rumours of foreign selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 179.59 points.
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Trade improvement: IBA dean urges better trade relations with India
Pakistan ready to mend fences, says Ishrat Husain.
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Pakistan repays $396 million to IMF
Islamabad makes 24th installment payment under standby agreement.
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Gas import: Oil minister revives hopes of IP pipeline
Highlights short and long-term strategies to tackle energy crisis.
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Industrial units: OGRA stays away from audit of captive power plants
Agrees to provide technical assistance in energy efficiency appraisal.

















































