Business
More News
-
Weekly review: KSE-100 hits new high after breaching 33,000
Upcoming monetary policy announcement and earnings season fuelled market’s growth.
-
Privatisation matters
Privatisation is an issue of political economy. Political rather than economic arguments decide fate of privatisation
-
With nowhere to sell the milk, Chinese dairy farmers dump stocks, kill cows
Lower global prices have forced more farmers to quit the industry, with those remaining accepting lower prices
-
Operation Zarb-e-Azb: US declines to commit aid for displaced persons
Third donor conference collapses after Washington backtracks on earlier commitments
-
Fertilizer producers, importers refuse to print price on bags
Give alternative proposals to solve issue
-
SRO 608: Govt not fulfilling commitment, says RCCI chief
The chief said that businessmen are receiving notices under the SRO, which is creating further panic in the community
-
Gas supply: SNGPL attempts to calm industrialists
General manager says govt trying to address shortage
-
Employment emphasis: PSDF focuses on skill development
More than 11,000 individuals will be trained in various employment-oriented trades
-
Forged export certificates: Cases of some fumigation service providers sent to FIA
Fake certificates have led to ban on export of some commodities
-
Third phase of financial innovation fund to focus on Islamic financing
Low-income people to receive innovative financial services
-
Liquidity shortage: SBP injects another Rs689.1b
Latest OMO follows that of last week’s when central bank injected Rs513.1b.
-
First half: Trade deficit widens 34% as exports fail to pick up pace
Imports continue to record double-digit growth, hitting $24.2 billion.
-
View from McLeod Road: SBP needs to stop being the banks’ errand boy
Central bank likes to talk tough, but ultimately does the banks’ bidding
-
July-September: Islamic banking industry’s assets grow 1.3%
Reach Rs1,102b, market share increases to 9.9%.
-
Market Watch: Index’s upward strides continue
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 207.35 points
-
Afghan SIMs: Court issues notice to PTA chairman
Petitioner maintains Afghan SIMs being operated in Pakistan are a security risk
-
Entrepreneurs meet: Female delegation off to India
The delegation will also explore business opportunities.
-
Indo-Pak: Trade can be used as tool for peace
Dr Husain wants business community to step up.
-
Urbanisation: Lahore to follow Karachi’s footsteps — upwards
Experts suggest trend of multi-story buildings provides solution.
-
Not-for-profit bodies: Law to regulate foreign funding being studied
Government bringing new law to keep a close watch on INGOs/NGOs.
-
Week-on-week: SBP’s reserves increase to $10,476m
SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased $171 million to $10,476 million
-
Market watch: Index breaks past 33,000-point barrier
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 281.52 points.
-
FBR apprises SECP of tax dodgers
Sends a list of 10,000 companies that did not file tax returns.
-
FY14: Telecom investment over $1.8 billion
PTA report says earnings from all licensees clocks in at $1b.
-
Darker days?: Blackout risk as oil expected to run out in a week’s time
PSO cancels cargo shipments; power plants to run out of supply
-
Second phase of FTA: Pakistan, China fail to overcome differences
Come up with different timeframes for lowering duties, will meet again in March.
-
Kerry-Lugar aid: US double-counts old projects to inflate aid numbers
Several pre-2009 projects, including 2005 earthquake aid, included in Kerry-Lugar tally.
-
Recommendation: Chamber suggests development of SME clusters
Underlines need of following Chinese growth model.
-
Oil production: Ministry signs another concession agreement
The minister claims that oil production in the country had reached 100,698 barrels per day
-
Textile industry: Millers seek action against yarn dumping
Local markets suffering due to heavy inflow of Indian yarn.
-
SIM verification: First phase to begin on January 12
People having more than 3 SIMs will have to provide biometric record.
-
Shariah-compliant: IGI Life Insurance to enter Takaful business
Establishment of window operation accompanied with allocation of Rs50m.
-
Capital protected funds: Investor confidence high because downside is covered
UBL Funds CEO says more CPPI-based funds to be introduced.
-
Demand falls: After a reasonable pick, Wagon R loses the thrust
Company attributes substantial drop in sales to import of used cars.
-
Slippery oil: Regulatory confusion impedes hedging plans
Confusion over SBP’s role, fear of administrative action major hindrance.
-
Hurdles gone: Dewan Group, FC resolve row over vehicles delivery
Govt steps in to settle dispute over payment of additional costs.
-
Falling oil prices
Obama Administration's decision to allow US companies to start oil export is a game-changer for the global oil market
-
Announcement: Rahman appointed SSGC MD
Rahman was removed from PPL in 2011 when PPP government reshuffled top officials at major organisations
-
Solar power to light up country
Amid crisis, Pakistan approves use of grid-connected solar energy.
-
Exporters irked by delay in textile policy
Urge steps to fully utilise incentives offered in budget.
-
Local cuisine strikes taste buds, outperforms fast foods
Tikka, Biryani led the way with 49% and 13% shares.
-
Market watch: Minor correction as oil keeps market in check
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 89.06 points.
-
National Bank of Pakistan: NAB may probe Rs14b losses at Bangladesh branch
NA panel pondering move on fears the bank is protecting the accused.
-
CDWP defers two significant projects
Clears power station in Faisalabad at reduced cost.
-
In foggy weather, electricity fails to find a way to consumers
State-owned entities fail to maintain grid, keep pace with surging demand.
-
PIA property: Is The Roosevelt Hotel worth over $1 billion?
Sale of New York’s iconic hotel could be a strategic cornerstone to revive PIA’s finances
-
Talks with China: Pakistan unlikely to make more tariff reduction
Second phase of talks under free trade deal begins with Beijing.
-
Eliminating corruption holistically
NAB has resolved to do across-the-board accountability in an objective and impartial manner.
-
SIM re-verification: To ease burden on telcos, govt agrees to tax rebates
Govt to waive sales tax on sale of new SIM cards, lower verification charges by over 50% from Jan 12 to Feb 28
-
Trip to Sukkur: Zardari inaugurates two hydel power plants
The projects built under public-private partnership will cost $83.4m

















































