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Aircraft lease: Fearing litigation, govt bars PIA from easing conditions
ECC approves release of $29.9m for acquiring eight airplanes.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 enters new territory
Eurobond issue along with strong foreign buying leads to a rise of 841 points.
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Economy watch: Govt reluctant to release below-expectations growth
Growth rate slipped below 4% in first quarter of current fiscal year.
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Giving importance : President stresses business community’s role
President expressed hope that the newly elected body would work for the promotion of business community.
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Business seminar held in Denmark
Danish ambassador expresses interest in Pakistani market.
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World Anti-Crisis Plan: Experts endorse document to mitigate global issue
Ambitious targets, strategies proposed to tackle economic and financial problems.
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TUV certificate granted to Pakistani industries
Will allow export of solar panels to European markets.
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E-banking transactions grow
During Oct-Dec 2013, substantial increase recorded in value and volume.
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Ease restrictions on used cars’ import, urges APMDA
Chairman writes letter to PM, laments meagre price cut.
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Market watch: Index maintains standing
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1.10 points.
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SECP compiles first-ever rule book for equity market
Document applicable to Lahore and Karachi stock exchanges.
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FY14: In 9 months, local car sales rev down
Sales decline month-on-month in March due to ‘New Year Model’ phenomenon.
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Star Power: Court suspends cancellation of letter of support
Order came after PPIB revoked letter and encashed $2.68m worth of guarantee.
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King of fruits: Exporters taking pre-emptive steps ahead of mango season
Hot water treatment compulsory for all exports to the European Union.
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Way clear: Afghanistan drops objection to Dasu Dam
Agreement for 870MW Suki Kinari hydropower project signed.
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World Bank assures Pakistan of support for economic, energy priorities
IFC extends support for early initiation of ILO, IFC programme, set up currency swap line.
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‘Instrument of prosperity’: PM calls for unlocking Silk Road potential
Nawaz recounts political, economic dividends of the project at Boao Forum.
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Manufacturing sector: Second MCB PMI shows growth
The PMI for the month of March stood at 65.13, a decline of 1.41 points compared with January’s PMI, which was 66.54.
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Grapevine: Cement manufacturers demand probe into speculations
Rumours of collusion meant to create panic in stock market, laments APCMA.
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Mitigating crisis: LNG import to start next year, says Dastgir
Process to develop the required infrastructure underway.
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SBP’s kitty: Forex reserves fall, data shows
Decline of 4.4% follows external debt servicing of $142 million.
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Clothing business: Luxury lawn making millions for industrialists and investors
Increasing growth leaves footprints on the domestic market.
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Market watch: Index enters unchartered territory
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 309.53 points.
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Gas handling terminal: Govt appears to be abandoning LNG retrofit project
May prefer another scheme that is seeking a lower price.
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July-March: Trade deficit at $13.9b, leaves behind IMF estimate
May dampen positive impact of $2 billion worth of Eurobonds.
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Money matters: Workers’ remittances up 11.87 per cent
Inflow from Saudi Arabia highest in nine months of FY14.
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Window opening : Some spectrum available for all telecom operators
Auction designed such that every company would have chance to survive in 3G era.
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Govt turns down Senate panel proposal seeking suspension of 3G spectrum auction
Minister of State for IT tells committee that there is no legal clause that could hamper the auction process.
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Single attempt: Pakistan raises $2b through Euro bonds
Shows increasing confidence of international investors on government’s policies.
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US participation in Dasu, Diamer-Basha projects important: Dar
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and business links.
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Drive: FBR aims to interact with taxpayers
The objective of the workshop is to communicate with the taxpayers and get feedback from them for confidence building.
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High priority: ‘Do homework before trade with India’
Pakistan Kisan Itehad urges government to pay attention to policy-making.
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Country opens doors to trade expansion
Envoy seeks investment in energy, infrastructure and agriculture.
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‘Yarn import ban considered’
Textile minister emphasises importance of the industry .
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Market watch: Index inches towards another landmark
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 287.64 points, close at 29,000.
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‘Heavy injection due in insurance industry’
Private equity fund from Switzerland to acquire or invest in three companies.
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Commitment: Acting governor assures business of setting up EXIM Bank
Central bank official comments on country’s growth.
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Summer is coming: Dawlance jumps on the energy conservation bandwagon
Amid arrival of summer, company hopes to make headway.
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Gas for power plants: Water and power ministry fails to win ECC’s blessing
Committee rejects demand for diverting gas supply from fertiliser to power producers.
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Banks under threat: Govt may find it hard to repay debt, says WB
Lender says short-term borrowing exposes country to refinancing risks.
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Eurobonds: Move receives positive response, says Dar
The finance minister expected the bond paper to be oversubscribed
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Statement: Finance minister assures economic growth
The finance minister also briefed Sousa about the introduction of 3G and 4G technologies in a transparent process.
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Losing out: Sugarcane production below its sweet mark
Conference held in collaboration with UAF, USDA and AARI to address issue.
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Danish experts arrive to identify openings for agri-business
Consultants will suggest steps to improve trade and cooperation.
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LPG digging its way to auto sector
Opportunity exists in Punjab for cheaper, alternative fuel.
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Fruit exporters asked to meet global standards
Consignments rejected every year due to non-compliance.
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Market watch: Volatile index settles in black
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 74.41 points.
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Euromonitor report: Tradition still ahead of modern methods
Despite gaining popularity, hypermarkets and superstores lag behind small retailers.
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Cement manufacturers brace for price war amid possibility of expansion
APCMA chairman says manufacturers have a right to go for capacity boost.
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Sindh coastal community: ADB full of praise for $33m development project
Terms scheme highly successful in improving income opportunities for the poor.

















































