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To raise tariffs, govt looking to snatch autonomy of regulators
May give their control to relevant ministries for failing to comply with orders
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Marriott's Starwood purchase makes largest hotel chain
Marriott says the merger will help it reach $250 million in annual savings
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SBP keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75 per cent
The SBP may move the interest rates upwards during the third quarter of fiscal year 2016-17, says analyst
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Despite losses running into billions, Kashmiri businesses determined to support resistance movement
The valley was under curfew since July 9 for 51 consecutive days
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Punjab seeks resolution of fertiliser subsidy issue
Punjab agriculture minister worried about availability for upcoming Rabi crops
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Outstanding levy: Row over gas cess payment remains unresolved
Ministry asks CNG stations to deposit Rs28b but industry disagrees
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Chinese investor eyeing stake in Dewan Cement
Send request for due diligence of the cement company
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Pakistan-Turkey FTA talks to conclude by December
Representatives of both countries will meet in Istanbul next month
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Market watch: Index bleeds as profit-bookers eye opportunity
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index loses 353.36 points
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PPL discovers gas deposits at Bashar X-I ST
During testing gas flowed at rate of 8.7 million scfd
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Power outages planned to be cut by half from Nov
Ministry asks prime minister to declare 23 big cities free of load-shedding
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Govt hires financial advisers to raise $750m
Officials say Lahore-Islamabad Motorway will be pledged as collateral
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TDAP calls off New Delhi event as Pak-India tensions simmer
3rd edition of Aalishan Pakistan was scheduled for next month
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Apple buys its first Indian startup
According to Bloomberg Tuplejump was acquired in June
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: CPEC to change Balochistan’s fate, says Iqbal
Province has been ignored in the past but not anymore
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Beating demand: Surplus stock bringing down urea price
Commodity is now being sold for Rs1,200 per bag
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‘Poultry sector’s woes to be addressed soon’
Industry players highlight increasing input cost at expo
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Industrialists concerned by coal transshipment project at Port Qasim
Raise doubts during public hearing, environmental agency promises to address worries
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Market watch: Stocks rebound; banking, oil sectors shine
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 363.89 points
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Investment opportunities: German companies complain of uneven playing field
Want same incentives as those offered to other countries including China
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PTA data: Users adopting 4G at greater pace now
Compared to 27% growth last year, number of subscribers up 35% in August
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Tribunal’s order: Admore to pay OGDC Rs40m in outstanding bills
Will also pay late payment surcharge at 14% per annum
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Provinces unwilling to support PM’s development package
They believe it to be a political move aimed at winning over voters
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Changes: PSX re-composes benchmark index
Outgoing companies include Lalpir Power Limited, Pakgen Power Limited an EFU Life Assurance Limited
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months with hefty rises and falls on some occasions
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Pakistan-India tension takes toll on stock market
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index loses 569.04 points
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Pharma exports: Drug regulations to be brought at par with world
Pakistani companies would be able to get membership of Pharmaceuticals Inspection Cooperation Scheme
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Pakistan, South Korea to move forward on FTA
Aim is to boost trade, discussions to start by first quarter of next year
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Energy trade: SAARC meeting held to sync regulations
Member countries are struggling with energy supply-demand gap.
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CPEC: Big project but little details known
Lack of information preventing business groups from taking advantage of the mega project
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July-August: Current account deficit increases to $1.32b
SBP data reveals deficit has increased 92% year-on-year, balance of payments position worsens
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Muslim states make thin contribution to global economy
Asked to join hands for rapid economic and scientific progress
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Mari Petroleum borrows Rs9b to step up hydrocarbon search
Will invest aggressively in exploration that will lead to more discoveries
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World Bank approves $390m loan for Tarbela fifth extension
This will be the lender’s first co-financing project with the AIIB in South Asia
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Pakistan, china: MoU inked for vocational training
A 14-member delegation of Chinese investors, security experts and government officials visited PIM Karachi
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Conference: Speakers for creating CPEC Development Authority
Smooth, timely completion of project is required
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Sindh not getting its due share in gas, says minister
Province produces 69% of gas but it is forced to pay cess for gas import
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Trade body chief urges completion of Iran-Pakistan pipeline
Main problem continues to be absence of banking channel, says FPCCI president
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Market watch: Volumes through the roof as volatile trading continues
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index loses 74.26 points
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Depressing FDI figure pours in
Amounts to just $113m in July-August, 53% lower than same period of previous year
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K-Electric shows interest in acquiring govt’s KAPCO stake
Govt is looking to use the money to finance budget deficit
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Fearing misuse of funds, workers reject State Life sell-off plan
Senate body puts off approval of bill to turn SLIC into public limited company
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LPG air-mix: Gas tariff could go up to Rs4,000 per unit
OGRA opposes petroleum ministry’s plan to recover hefty subsidy cost from consumers
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LNG imports: Improved gas supply in winter expected
Government was making efforts to keep the gap between demand and supply of gas at the lowest level
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Pak-China optic fibre: Project to digitalise trade corridor
820km-long cable project to be completed at cost of $44m by June 2018
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Income tax: LCCI asks govt to extend return filing date
Political uncertainty, difficult online system make it impossible to file returns
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Exploring new ventures: Bosan stresses need of promoting livestock industry
Livestock makes up 56% of the agriculture sector
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Market watch: Stocks touch new all-time high
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 51.04 points
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Dar urges FBR to redouble efforts to meet tax collection target
Reviews preparations for sales tax refunds
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Panama Papers: Experts term FBR’s tax notices a flawed procedure
Most recipients may not respond to the letters, FBR vows to penalise them

















































