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15th May, 2013
Pakistan election bolsters bull market case for Mobius, Goldman
The country's stock market surged 49 per cent last year to become one of the five best performing markets in the world.
The country's stock market surged 49 per cent last year to become one of the five best performing markets in the world.
26th April, 2013
Traders advise parties to avoid strikes
The trade and industry has urged political parties to refrain from giving strike calls as these were making a crippling effect on the economy.
The trade and industry has urged political parties to refrain from giving strike calls as these were making a crippling effect on the economy.
22nd April, 2013
Few investors make fortunes in equities
Anyone who might be over-awed by the spectacular rise in the KSE-100 index, is all but misled.
Anyone who might be over-awed by the spectacular rise in the KSE-100 index, is all but misled.
21st April, 2013
State Bank reserves hit 10-year low
Foreign exchange reserves of State Bank touched a 10-year low mark, raising concerns that it may create problems in repaying the IMF.
Foreign exchange reserves of State Bank touched a 10-year low mark, raising concerns that it may create problems in repaying the IMF.
21st April, 2013
Cement price set to increase
The cement industry anticipates an increase of Rs50 per 50-kg bag following a hike in transportation costs of cement and coal.
The cement industry anticipates an increase of Rs50 per 50-kg bag following a hike in transportation costs of cement and coal.
15th April, 2013
Monetary policy: cautiousness prevails
By keeping its key policy rate unchanged at 9.5 per cent from mid-April to mid-June, SBP has tried to ensure that return on rupee-denominated assets does not fall.
By keeping its key policy rate unchanged at 9.5 per cent from mid-April to mid-June, SBP has tried to ensure that return on rupee-denominated assets does not fall.
15th April, 2013
Investors’ dilemma in choosing asset class
As an asset class for investment, gold gave a stunning return of 216 per cent over the last five-year period.
As an asset class for investment, gold gave a stunning return of 216 per cent over the last five-year period.
14th April, 2013
The manifesto mantra
In this special report, Dawn highlights the economic contents of the election programmes of leading national parties.
In this special report, Dawn highlights the economic contents of the election programmes of leading national parties.
14th April, 2013
IMF sees better days ahead, provided…
IMF hopes that Pakistan’s external current account balance would improve during the 2012-13 fiscal year.
IMF hopes that Pakistan’s external current account balance would improve during the 2012-13 fiscal year.
14th April, 2013
‘It’s a waste of time’
Traders and estate agents are generally frank enough to concede that they have not read the manifestos of political parties, describing it as “just a document” that means nothing beyond that.
Traders and estate agents are generally frank enough to concede that they have not read the manifestos of political parties, describing it as “just a document” that means nothing beyond that.
10th April, 2013
Pakistan’s booming market no black and white matter
KARACHI: Karachi, one of Pakistan’s chaotic financial heart, is home to 18 million people, Taliban bombers, contract killers – and one of the world’s most…
KARACHI: Karachi, one of Pakistan’s chaotic financial heart, is home to 18 million people, Taliban bombers, contract killers – and one of the world’s most…
4th April, 2013
Pakistan’s forex reserves fall to $12.202 billion
Remittances from Pakistanis abroad rose 7.47 per cent to $9.23 billion in the first eight months of the 2012/13 fiscal year.
Remittances from Pakistanis abroad rose 7.47 per cent to $9.23 billion in the first eight months of the 2012/13 fiscal year.
3rd April, 2013
Most young Pakistanis pessimistic as economy struggles: survey
Nearly 100 per cent of young Pakistanis are pessimistic about the future and believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to a survey.
Nearly 100 per cent of young Pakistanis are pessimistic about the future and believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to a survey.
26th March, 2013
Outflow of FDI hits economy
Urgent steps are needed to stop the rapid outflow of foreign investment from the country which could paralyse many sectors.
Urgent steps are needed to stop the rapid outflow of foreign investment from the country which could paralyse many sectors.
21st March, 2013
Pakistan’s forex reserves fall to $12.436 billion
Remittances from Pakistanis abroad rose 7.47 per cent to $9.23 billion in the first eight months of the fiscal year, from $8.59 billion last year.
Remittances from Pakistanis abroad rose 7.47 per cent to $9.23 billion in the first eight months of the fiscal year, from $8.59 billion last year.
21st March, 2013
Gas theft, losses: Legal hitches in passing on burden to consumers
The outgoing cabinet's decision to pass on the burden of Rs5.5 billion gas theft and losses caused by security situation to consumers reportedly withheld.
The outgoing cabinet's decision to pass on the burden of Rs5.5 billion gas theft and losses caused by security situation to consumers reportedly withheld.
20th March, 2013
FBR, exporters fail to sort out differences
Renewed efforts to iron out differences between exporters and the FBR over the sales tax regime for export-oriented industries failed when both the sides met on Tuesday.
Renewed efforts to iron out differences between exporters and the FBR over the sales tax regime for export-oriented industries failed when both the sides met on Tuesday.
13th March, 2013
Pakistan’s trade deficit declines to $13.18 billion
Pakistan’s trade deficit fell by 10 per cent for the first eight months of the fiscal year 2012-3.
Pakistan’s trade deficit fell by 10 per cent for the first eight months of the fiscal year 2012-3.
11th March, 2013
Pakistan stock market plummets over Iran pipeline sanction fears
The KSE-100 fell over 400 points as a panic-like situation was witnessed in the market with investors fearing the US may impose sanctions on Pakistan.
The KSE-100 fell over 400 points as a panic-like situation was witnessed in the market with investors fearing the US may impose sanctions on Pakistan.
8th March, 2013
Pakistan cracks down on South Korean cigarettes
The Federal Board of Revenue ran an advertisement in newspapers, warning that PINE cigarettes were being sold on the market without duty.
The Federal Board of Revenue ran an advertisement in newspapers, warning that PINE cigarettes were being sold on the market without duty.
