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Dubai launches ‘Mall of the World’ project
Complex to host 180 million visitors annually.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 gains 276 points after positive news flow
Volumes tumbled 33.6 per cent at the outset of Ramazan.
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Govt lifts ban on import of CNG kits, live animals
ECC also approves release of 60,000 metric tons of wheat for internally displaced persons.
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CM’s pledge: Businessmen get assurance
Two reconstructed concrete roads made from the financial package of Rs270 million inaugurated.
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Collaboration: Netherlands announces growth fund for Pakistan
Dutch ambassador assures increase in bilateral trade by up to $1b.
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Warid to invest $400 million in a year on LTE/4G technology
Services to be available by September 2014, cover 70% of urban areas.
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TAPI pipeline: Officials to finalise contract award in Ashgabat next week
US lobbying to win lucrative contract for its energy giants.
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Joint venture: US expertise sought for conserving crops
PARC praises US role in improving agriculture in Pakistan.
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Material requirements: PSM eyeing 20% production capacity this month
110,000 tons of metallurgical coal reach jetties.
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Social Policy and Development Centre: Think tank finds another hole in budget
Reveals that deficit for FY15 could be Rs2.3t or 7.8% of GDP.
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A matter of weeks: Byco ready to utilise its Hub refinery
Issue relating to transporting diesel resolved.
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Market watch: Bourse sees no clear direction amid low turnover
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 77.95 points.
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ECNEC clears projects worth Rs428 billion
ECNEC approved a Rs5.2 billion project to strengthen the Balochistan Constabulary.
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Stringent action needed against hoarders
Over-priced commodities causing distress for masses during Ramazan.
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Promotion of trade: FCCI terms delegation’s visit to Turkey a success
Chamber planning another three visits to different countries .
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Exporter dilemma: PTEA urges govt to supply additional gas
Says shortages can cause industrial decline.
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Market watch: Stock market’s dull run continues
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 20.99 points.
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APCNGA warns: ‘Countrywide protest if demands not met’
Wants govt to supply gas to sector, terms it conspiracy that favours power plants.
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Infrastructure: China extends helping hand for development
Funding to be made by China Development Bank and other institutions.
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Automobile portal: Carmudi looking to penetrate online trading
Company targeting Pakistan market after spectrum auction.
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Ramazan relief: Despite promise, outages could not be controlled
Minister says poor power transmission system fails to cope with pressure.
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2013-14: Foreign exchange reserves rise by 50%, data shows
Reserves held by SBP reached $9,033.2m on second-last day of fiscal year.
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Pakistan receives $556 million in latest IMF tranche
The fourth payment of EFF was released after an IMF team reviewed the economic performance of the country last month.
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APTMA’s Punjab chapter laments lack of energy
Urges govt to prioritise power crisis, fears cancellation of export orders.
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Punjab to tap into mines, mineral reserves
Plans to spend Rs1.42 billion on various sites.
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German investors to set up solar power plant
Plant expected to be operational by first quarter of 2015
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Vehicle transfer, registration: Dealers association requests reversal of WHT
Chairman writes letter to finance minister, laments latest measure.
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Market watch: Index closes with miniscule decline
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 24.78 points.
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Coal-based: PPIB approves over 4,000MW power projects
Grants letter of support for 100MW Gulpur hydropower plant.
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OGRA’s member gas in the dock
Petitioner alleges his appointment violates rules and is against SC ruling.
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Higher UFG ceiling: ECC may shift Rs49 billion burden onto gas consumers
Gas utilities can become bankrupt if they are forced to release the amount.
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Below par: Only four equity funds outperform KSE-100 index
NIUT, Safeway Mutual Fund, Asian Stocks Fund exceed 40% annual return.
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Fresh revision: CNG prices raised by up to Rs5.36 per kg
Move aimed at discouraging the use of CNG in vehicles.
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Know-how: Japanese experts to provide technical assistance
Jica will provide technical experts for marketing and capacity building of garment technology institutes.
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Partnership: Nishat Chunian takes Oracle’s help
Company decides to optimise its IT infrastructure.
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CNG kits, cylinders: Federal Board of Revenue resists plan to remove import curbs
Says if the ban is lifted, 10% customs duty should be slapped.
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Market watch: Index trades volatile on first fiscal day
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 49.05 points.
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Another miss: Inflation overshoots target, clocks in at 8.6%
Increased GST, reduction in power subsidies and higher food prices the reasons.
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PIA sell-off: PC kicks off process of picking financial adviser
Five consortia give presentations; each must have a communication strategy firm.
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Go-ahead: K-P approves construction of 356 micro hydel stations
NGOs to aid construction; various committees constituted for advice.
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Annual IT survey: Senior game product managers making good bucks
Next in line after top management at IT firms as app developers gain importance.
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11MFY14: Savings mobilisation reduces by almost a half
Data shows amount totals Rs174.1b, 48% less than what was recorded in 2012-13.
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Govt raises CNG prices by Rs5.36
Prices raised by Rs2.1 per Kg in Region I to Rs76.35. Prices raised by Rs5.36 in Region II to Rs71.5.
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Cash dividend, bonus for unit holders of NIT
Rs4.1 per unit payout for the premier NI(U)T fund.
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Upgrade: FESCO approves purchase of 150k meters
Board directs replacement of faulty meters within 4 months.
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Industry woes: CNG association exasperated with policymakers
Khattak said that cost of doing business has increased substantially while the retail price is stagnant.
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Trade exhibition planned in Dubai
Huge potential exists for business between Pakistan, UAE.
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Government turns down demand for deregulating CNG prices
Plans to establish three regions for fixing gas prices.
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Debt market: SBP selects primary dealers for new fiscal year
Eleven dealers will be eligible to bid for T-bills, investment bonds.
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Post-3G rollout: PTA gears up to conduct quality of service survey
Survey will be undertaken when CMOs complete first phase of rollout.

















































