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Diamer-Bhasha, Kalabagh: LCCI suggests listing dams on stock market
Officials say shares should be floated in domestic, international markets
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All you need to know about the PSX divestment
Bids will be received today (Thursday) for purchase of 40% stake in PSX
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SECP says ‘looking into’ Lucky Cement’s recent announcement of joint venture with KIA
Matter pertains to company’s stock exchange notice of joint venture with Kia Motors
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PIA 'illegally' sold A-310 aircraft to German company: PPP senator
Senator says national carrier sold A-310 to German museum without proper bidding
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Market watch: Index powers past 46,000, positive run in December continues
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 0.71%
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Auto part makers fear collapse of industry
Oppose inclusion of auto sector in FTA talks with Thailand
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Limofied: Australian ride-booking app comes to Pakistan
The service will be launched in Lahore on December 17
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US pledges $81 million for Kurram Tangi Dam
It is expected to bring socio-economic development in North Waziristan
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Siemens offers $2.5b credit facility for TAPI pipeline
Will supply compressors against a loan, more funds will be raised in road shows
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How to solve a problem like Trump's business empire
There is only one way to solve the conflict of interest, which is to sell off the family business
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Bahrain's Bank Alkhair gets nod to sell stake in Pakistan's Burj Bank
Bank Alkhair is an Islamic bank with a presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Malaysia and Turkey
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Corporate results: From loss-making to profitable, SNGPL turns things around
Gas utility reports profit of Rs124m in FY16 against loss of Rs2.4b in FY15
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Possible acquisition: Fecto Cement eyes stake in DCL
Has decided to participate in the bidding for sale of assets at northern plant
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PPIB gives go-ahead for Hubco’s 330MW project
Coal-fired plant will be set up in Thar; company’s share price increased 2.2% on Tuesday
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Market watch: Foreigners offload, but index continues positive ride
Benchmark KSE 100-share Index rises 1.04%
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November figures: Auto sales fall 6%, but still beat expectations
Excluding last year’s taxi scheme, sales have risen 20%
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Uncertified transgenic seeds being sold without any check
Such potentially harmful seeds are mostly coming from India, China
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LSE professor highlights key areas of governance concerns
Besley says Pakistan needs to develop fiscal, legal and collective capacities
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Pakistan to develop intercropping system
It will help stave off virus attach on cotton crop
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July-November: Trade deficit widens to $11.8b, but exports in Nov pick up
Gradual recovery in exports gives hope of improvement on external trade front
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ECC meeting: Govt keeps wheat support price at last year’s level
Maintains it at Rs1,300 per 40kg, allows export to reduce domestic surplus
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World Bank declares pause to protect Indus Waters Treaty
Announcement halts appointment of chairman for the Court of Arbitration, neutral expert
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ADB lowers 2016 growth forecast for developing Asia
The ADB trimmed its 2016 growth estimate for India to 7.0 percent from 7.4 percent due to weak investment
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Role of ICT in achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Its contribution can be colossal if barriers to adoption are removed
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Political events in 2016 have left currency markets restless
Trump’s election, Brexit all had severe economic implications
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Pakistan’s project management falls short of key components
Problem lies in tendency of public servants to control information
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Distribution of resources: NFC 2010 and option for the ninth award
It is believed that these significant changes will transform dynamics of the structures of governance
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Culture of amnesty scheme continues in Pakistan's real estate sector
Latest move is short-term one to appease real estate sector
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Economic benefits: Change in thinking required to tap CPEC’s full potential
Project could become real game changer if attention is paid to 6 major areas
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ADB stalls $300m loan tranche over delayed reforms
Money was to be used to provide cushion to SBP’s forex reserves and meet budget financing needs
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Financial activities: ‘London’s City will disperse post-Brexit’
Dutch finance minister says there will be a ‘lot of movement’
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Meeting: Sapin congratulates Dar on Open Govt Partnership
French finance minister acknowledges progress made by Pakistan
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US hits Chinese washing machines with punitive duties
International Trade Commission will rule on whether dumping has harmed US companies
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Real estate investors still wary of amnesty scheme
Believe FBR may ask them about source of income at a later stage
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Industrial phase of CPEC to kick off soon
Acting project director says Chinese investment will not hurt existing Pakistani industry
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Gas price cut unlikely to stem decline in textile exports
Industry chides government for high cost of doing business
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Weekly review: A week of positives and record highs
KSE-100 index gained 4.9% week-on-week, closing at 45,387 points
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Nishat Energy finds Chinese partner to set up power plant on imported coal
Chinese firm shows interest to co-sponsor; will provide technical and project financing proficiency
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USAID-funded: Irrigation canals of Gomal Zam Dam inaugurated
Project canals integral for area’s development, say officials
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Warsak Project: 2nd rehabilitation will increase generation capacity
The rehabilitation work is expected to be carried out with an approved PC-I cost of Rs22.25 billion
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Regulation: Banks mull post-Brexit switch from London to Paris
Other European financial centres are said to be in the running for economic hub
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Govt to ease rules governing big contracts
Earlier, it had come in for criticism for violating rules in the award of contracts
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Remittances in November up 3.27% year-on-year
July-November tally, however, shows a year-on-year decline of 2.45%
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Pakistan, China ink taxation agreement
Officials are keen on opening new vistas for mutual cooperation
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Below par: Pakistan’s trade with Iran negligible
Tehran and Kabul have five times more trade
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Agricultural commodities: SECP frames rules for electronic trading
These will allow farmers for get fair prices of their produce
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Corporate corner: Soneri Bank signs deal with Covalent
Strategic alliances brings together the combined expertise of all the companies on one common platform
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Grievances: Textile lobbies join hands to form ‘pressure’ group
Move meant to represent core issues of the textile industry
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Neelum-Jhelum power project: Court rejects petition against laying of transmission line
Petitioners argued high-voltage line poses threat to life and property
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Bull run continues as index crosses 45,000 for the 1st time
KSE 100-share Index rises 645.25 points for seventh successive positive finish

















































