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LNG use in CNG stations: Oil ministry wins backing of premier and cabinet
Claims move will save Rs200 billion in oil imports every year.
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LNG import: PSO cancels tender in a serious blow to government
SSGC in a spot as it will have to pay capacity charges to terminal operator
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Weekly review: Political unrest, oil prices drag index down by 297 points
Sukuk placement, low inflation expectations only positives in a bearish week
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HSBC Bank Oman: Meezan to study purchase of Pakistani unit
HSBC Bank Oman is 51% owned by HSBC
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Two days to finalise sugar price, says SHC
Gives Sindh chief secretary deadline to convene meeting of stakeholders.
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CM assures APTMA steady supply of power
The delegation called on the chief minister after concluding the session of the first-ever Textile Summit
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‘Prudent credit expansion’: Bank will continue strategy to grow, says Dada
Standard Chartered Pakistan CEO hopes to keep momentum going.
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Make the switch: Association urges use of jute bags for wheat storage
Plastic damages environment, human health, says secretary.
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Paddy exports: Iranian traders discuss rice purchase
Review food safety mechanism in place in the country.
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Market watch: Index slips, ends week in red
Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 72.12 points
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Measures discussed to enhance Pak-Korea trade
Joint research, direct interaction stressed for promotion.
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Oil and gas: Govt to pick heads of companies by Dec-end
FIA briefs Senate body about purchase of substandard furnace oil.
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Revised: Cost of NRL projects hits $349 million
Board of directors approves signing of supply and construction contracts .
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Finding a solution: ECC to try and settle gas row between centre, K-P
Province claims right over consumption of gas produced in its area.
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US crude oil prices fall by more than $7 a barrel
Energy-related stocks also hammered Friday, leaving US stocks mostly flat in a holiday-shortened session
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More relief: Govt may cut fuel prices by Rs10 per litre
The price of petrol could witness a cut of Rs9 per litre against its current price of Rs94.19 per litre
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Way ahead: Moving away to a cash-free economy
Just 10% of Pakistan's total population is utilising banking services
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Week-on-week: SBP’s reserves up $12 million
SBP received $58 million from multilateral, bilateral and other sources during the week
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Governor promises better seeds to farmers
Calls for revoking licences of 700 fake seed companies.
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Real estate survey: ‘We can expect future market development’
Lamudi’s report says right of ownership key factor.
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Agriculture dilemma: Helped by weather, ‘hurt by middlemen’
Lack of subsidies, cohesive policies hurting farmers.
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Market watch: Sukuk excitement fades as index ends in the red
Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 184.37 points.
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Capital adequacy: Investors concerned about other banks after KASB issue
Arif Habib Ltd executive says situation not as intimidating as presumed.
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Flying high: Unilever units in Pakistan post highest growth rates
It considers country an emerging market with long-term growth prospects.
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10MCY14: Urea sales drop 14%
Diammonium phosphate off-take registers phenomenal growth.
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Financial curse: The inner tactics of PSO
Defaults, pending receivables, threats overshadow working of state oil company.
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Addressing commuter woes: Karachi metro bus project set for approval
Centre will fully fund Rs15.4b Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System.
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Deal reached to implement key Bali trade pact: WTO
The final agreement to put the Trade Facilitation Agreement into action was met with applause
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Cooperation: Iran invites trade delegation
Iranian envoy suggests delegation should include representatives from sectors of leather, textile, dairy products
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Pakistan raises $1b through Sukuk bonds
The 6.75% interest rate for $1 billion is 5.17 % over and above the benchmark five-year US Treasury rate
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Energy shortage: CNG stations to switch to LNG by February
The minister said the government is making all-out efforts to overcome the energy crisis
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Centre cannot set sugar price, court told
Millers seek two more days to try to find a solution.
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Effect of declining oil prices: Parliamentary panel asks CCP to review pricing formula
Suspects govt has not fully passed on impact to end-consumers.
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FBR withholds billions of rupees of foreign investors
OICCI says govt reluctant to resolve the issue despite promises.
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ABL’s privatisation: Committee approves transaction structure
Govt will offer remaining stake to international and domestic investors.
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Market watch: Sukuk issue spurs interest as index rises
Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 230 points.
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Outstanding dues: IPPs serve notice, ask govt to clear Rs42b
Government to pay as sovereign guarantor if bills not timely cleared.Our Correspondent
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Hurting: Chinese steel kryptonite for the local industry
Widening price difference major cause for concern.
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Consensus: Pakistan’s stock valuation still very attractive
Compared to regional peers, Pakistan’s estimated price to earnings multiple offers 30% discount.
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Tuwairqi Steel warns: If gas doesn’t come cheap, company will pack up
It offers govt 15% stake in response to energy supply at a lower rate.
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Protecting the economic skies
PM’s Czar for Aviation will only get success for Pakistan if he gets his senior management of the CAA and PIA right
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Foreign relations: Belarusian ambassador wants increased trade
Asks Pakistan to appoint focal person to strengthen bilateral ties.
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Working for a goal: Pakistan needs to become more competitive, says LCCI chief
Says export diversification required for the global market.
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Islamic insurance: Asia Insurance looks to enter takaful market
Seeks shareholder approval to allocate Rs50 million in capital for operations.
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National Bank wants greater presence
Aims to set up 1,000 ATMs by end of 2015.
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Market watch: Index continues downward slide
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 93.22 points.
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No man’s land: Lahore’s fluctuating real estate market
Investors turn to other profit-yielding sectors.
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Roadmap: Microfinance industry eyes 10m customers by 2018
Pakistan Microfinance Network Chairman Nadeem Hussain outlines plan to achieve ‘exponential growth’.
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In trouble: A once-flying carpet industry faces crash
Rug exports have fallen 60% to $130 million in the last decade.
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Energy challenges: Importing coal will darken balance of payments, says Bengali
Economist suggests change in policy, better use of railways as mode of transport.

















































