Business

Toothless regulator fails to protect people from business lobbies.

From July 6, aviation authorities will stop all but one person from receiving or seeing off passengers.

Officials says investors taking interest in Pakistan’s construction sector.

Says it would decrease revenue collection, calls method problematic.

PSO defaults on five LCs after delay in payments by power plants.

SZ Securities sanctioned unauthorised movement of shares.

Aircraft dry leased for six years, plans to include two more to fleet.

Investors show trust as govt sells 5% stake for Rs15.3b.

Activity in oil and gas sector was the highlight of the week.

It is vital to support stability, growth across region.

He highlighted need for addressing industrialisation as solitary goal in forthcoming post 2015 SDGs.

The minister added that a complaint cell will be established to address the complaints of the customers.

Iqbal laments state of social sector, emphasises on health services.

Heat, disease-resistant varieties of crops must for agri development.

Say modern methods key to economic growth.

Conducts training to impart knowledge to its officers.

Industry asked to switch to coal from gas to meet energy needs.

Amount 14.5% higher than corresponding period of previous year.

Project is part of several schemes to be discussed with China in July.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 155.23 points.

The review confirms that Pakistan’s economy is on track with the conditions listed in the IMF loan programme.

Sindh govt owes Rs27 billion to HESCO and SEPCO.

Will help Pakistan enhance exports to Islamic countries.

Sends alarm signals as exports decline 14%.

SBP’s foreign exchange reserves increased $521 million to $9,190 million compared to $8,669 million last week.

President says four dedicated branches to become operational within 3 months.

Increase in demand may hit 5% in 2015.

Asks govt to complete all mega projects in Balochistan.

Have oil stocks for only three days due to delay in payments to supplier.

Govt earmarks Rs5b instead of the required Rs12b for mill’s revival.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 207.19 points.

Sindh Police IG hopes other zones in Karachi will follow suit.

Seek govt’s nod to run business for five days a week.

Highlights achievements, policies for developing ICT sector.

Fresh products will be exported within a day.

Calls tax ‘injustice to cement industry’.

Credit to private sector rises 33 times period last year.

American private firms need licence for gas sales to foreign countries.

Gives a discount of 4.2% over price in stock market.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 76.10 points.

Ministry sought funds out of development budget to procure 6 patrol vessels for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency

Dar highlighted that present government was concentrating upon economic and social progress to strengthen the economy.

Cites their potential to host criminals and hinder business growth.

PRGMEA chairman expects orders valuing $600m after event.

Analysts say 3 different sales tax rates not only create confusion in taxpayers’ minds but also result in complexities

Company testing its LTE services while awaiting approval from PTA.

Experts suggest Pakistan must seek supply guarantees from Turkmenistan.

More than 150 candidates take part, develop linkages with trade organisations.

SBP data shows average lending rate on outstanding loans clocks up at 11.1%.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 58.41 points.