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SNGPL rejects company’s request for LNG distribution
Says Universal Gas Distribution Co has not got licence from OGRA.
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Confidence boost: MSCI includes two Pakistani companies in frontier index
Hub Power and Indus Motor added, Pakistan Tobacco removed.
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Technology Idea (Tech-I) Competition 2015: Pakistani start-ups through to semi-finals
Will now vie to finish among top-15 in international entrepreneurship competition
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Warning: Power firms fail to control theft, provoke the ire of govt
Ministry sends notices to CEOs, seeking explanation in two weeks
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New boss: Game of CEOs subsides as Engro Corp announces new chief
Khalid Siraj Subhani takes over; Ali Ansari’s three-year term ends
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PM hosts lunch to settle corridor route controversy
The CPEC was termed to be of strategic importance
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Demand low for Pakistani rice in global market
Exporters seeks reduction in production cost and high-quality seeds.
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Investment: US companies interested in setting up gas plant
ICCI chief invites investors to explore country’s oil and gas sector.
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Consumption by CNG stations: SNGPL seeks to take control of LNG supply
If allowed, tax concession will go and CNG prices may rise Rs14 per kg.
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PRISM: Value of transactions goes up 21% in Jan-Mar
Interbank Funds Transfer registers major share in increase.
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April data: Fertiliser sales soar to 363,000 tons
In January-April, urea demand rises 15% to 1.87m tons.
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Auto sector: Car sales surge 28% during 10MFY15
Clock in at 143,000 units; April’s figures show 57% increase year-on-year.
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Toiletries targeted as well: govt proposes to withdraw more SROs
Concessions to other sectors may also be entirely revoked.
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Accounts not submitted: In financial ripple, KSBL faced with several issues
School’s fund-raising entity unable to hold annual board meeting.
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Long road ahead
It’s time to consolidate and keep the promises made — not just those made to the IMF but also those made to the...
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Switzerland's first driverless car hits Zurich roads
The Volkswagen Passat has been equipped with sensors, computers and special software
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ADB to provide $6b for infrastructure projects in Pakistan
Along with the 660-megawatt Jamshoro power plant, the funds will be used for several hydroelectric dams
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Friends with benefits: Lot to be explored in steel, iron sectors
LCCI chief emphasises need for increasing bilateral trade.
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Ramazan package: Ministry for purchasing wheat from govt’s stock
It wants to create space for fresh crop of the staple.
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Gwadar Port: First consignment en route Dubai
Fish exports leave port, another one expected to leave on May 18.
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10MFY15: Remittances increase 16% year-on-year
Amount to $14.9b; inflow from Saudi Arabia remains highest.
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FY16: Businesses to suffer as govt considers SROs’ withdrawal
Comprehensive plan chalked out to end preferential treatment .
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Visit to Central Asia: PM to push for early start of gas, power supply
Foreign Office holds meeting to prepare agenda for the trip on May 20-21
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Pakistan to see 4.1% growth this year, well below target
Tax collection target for fiscal year 2014-15 revised lower yet again
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Electronic Crimes Bill 2015: Public hearing a glimmer of hope for stakeholders
Ministry of IT expected to give serious consideration to people’s concerns
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Sorry picture for female labour-force participation
Pakistan heavily lagging behind countries like Philippines, Indonesia
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Crowdfunding: gateway to financial access
Lack of funding biggest hindrance to business ideas
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Competition intensifies: US seeks to reshape ties as Chinese influence grows
In response to Chinese investment in Pakistan, US to provide expertise, technical assistance
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Energy Sustainability: Fifth congress takes place for engineers
The congress had six technical sessions in which 24 papers were presented
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First export ship to embark on journey from Gwadar Port
Ministry officials, Chinese company heads to be present on the occasion
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Preparing for the future: Dubai hosts conference on energy needs
Executives highlight future role of renewable sources
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Auto parts: PAAPAM urges withdrawal of duty
Association says small, medium-sized APMs on verge of closure
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Joint ventures: Haier-Ruba plans expansion, investment of $1.5b
Company CEO looking to take advantage of Chinese partnership, CPEC.
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SMS conundrum: Do.Not.Disturb
NBP employees face ire of management for ‘useless’ messages sent to bank’s chief
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The second strategic sale: Privatisation Commission pre-qualifies 8 bidders
National Power Construction Corporation to be sold next month.
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Agriculture loans: Govt urged to increase bank’s credit share
A gap of Rs446 billion exists between the demand and supply of agro-lending in the country
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Continuous trend: Situation deteriorates for textile sector
Industry losing grip over domestic market as well.
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K-Electric interested in generation from solid waste
Garbage transfer stations could be used as well, says SSWMB MD.
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Dasu hydropower project: WAPDA, local banks discuss possible financing agreement
First project being considered for local financing, says WAPDA chief.
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KASB Securities merges with Bank Islami
Moratorium on bank had caused liquidity issues for the brokerage house
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Investment bonds: Demand rises with fall in interest rates
Ministry says debt re-profiling is ideal when yield curve is going downward.
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Akbar Associates wins bid for second LNG terminal
Offers a tariff of 49.87 cents per mmbtu, will build the facility in 2 years.
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Investigation: NAB to probe Rs2 billion sugar subsidy case
NA panel wants to know the facts that led to the subsidy offer to millers.
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On stashed cash: State could impose 10% tax on remittances
Channel being used to legalise black money, says FBR official .
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Hunting down: SNGPL launches campaign against gas thieves
Situation bad in the south of K-P, losses may cross Rs6b in next 3 years.
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Pharmaceutical manufacturers: Industry aims to increase exports to $5b in 10 years
Seminar speakers underline need of constituting task force.
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Foreign currency: SBP’s reserves drop 0.4%
During the week, SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves decreased $48 million to $12,517 million
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Wheat purchase: ECC yet to approve PASSCO’s increased quota
Ministry seeks increase from 800,000 to 1.2m tons.
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Small, medium enterprises: Businesses demand credit guarantee schemes
A share of SMEs in total bank lending is mere 6%, says ICCI chief.
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Two-month pay: PSM gets Rs960 million for staff salary
Russia shows interest in upgrading the mill’s power plant.

















































