Islamabad: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar met here Iranian counterpart H.E. Mr. Ali Akbar Salehi yesterday, on her arrival in Tehran. Foreign Minister Khar is accompanying Prime Mister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on his visit to Iran. Foreign Minister Khar apprised the Iranian Foreign Minister of the magnitude of the …
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Dr. Paul seeks help to address challenge of terrorism
Islamabad: Advisor to Prime Minister on National Harmony Dr. Paul Bhatti has said Pakistan has space for peace in spite it is facing a very difficult time and can come out of it with the help of international community. Islam is a peaceful religion and condemns terrorism as he has …
Read More »Morning Briefing for Sep 12, 2011 – Standard Capital
Karachi: LOTTE PTA VIEWS AND ISSUES Government ignorance putting US$500mn investment at stake Lotte Pakistan PTA, one of the sole producers of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) in Pakistan, has been facing protection level issues since quite some time as the Pakistani government has discouraged the production of PTA in Pakistan …
Read More »AKD Quotidian about — Cement price rises in the North
Karachi: With Ramadan over, cement manufacturers have raised cement prices in the North. According to AKD Securities Limited, in this regard, SPI data shows an increase of 5%WoW in cement prices to -PkR398.6/bag for the week ended Sep 9’ll. This is in line with the expected increase in dispatches post …
Read More »August Exports declined by 11% MoM – Alfalah Securities Limited
Karachi: The exports during the month of August, 2011 declined by 10.85% to USD 1.964 billion while the imports witnessed modest increase at USD 3.806 billion up by 3.17% as compared to July, 2011. According to Alfalah Securities Limited, the trade deficit stood at USD 1.842 billion higher by 23.96% …
Read More »Urea shortage on the verge in Rabi season – Alfalah Securities Limited
Karachi: The fertilizer sector is facing continuous fears of urea shortage in the upcoming Rabi season, owing to surging gas curtailment which has hampered urea production in the country. According to Alfalah Securities Limited, at present, the fertilizer sector is getting a gas supply of only 175 mmcfd which is …
Read More »Pepco abandons payment to nine IPPs – Alfalah Securities Limited
Karachi: The Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has abandoned payment of dues to nine Independent Power Plants (IPPs) on account of their decision over the issuance of sovereign guarantee notices to the Government of Pakistan for not resolving the circular debt issue. According to Alfalah Securities Limited, these IPPs include …
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