Business

Officials visit largest gas distributor of Bangladesh.

Smeda could provide assistance to new business entrants regarding registration, recruitment and documentation.

Net profit fell by 0.8 per cent to Rs1.19 billion in 2010 from Rs1.2 billion in 2009. No was dividend was announced.

The government is promoting investment opportunities under public-private partnership model in the country

Harvest large enough to feed four million people for the next six months.

Volumes tumble as cricket keeps
investors away.

Rupee depreciation and increase in used car age limit cited as reasons.

One-kg branded oil pack selling for Rs185-190.

Private sector owes Rs127b to the authority.

The company becomes the only refinery in Pakistan producing clean fuel.

International lenders open lending windows after the govt levied Rs53b in taxes.

Federal govt keeps rates of return on National Savings Schemes unchanged.

SECP revives coordination committee for bourses.

Ambassador says trade can be increased through visits of businessmen.

The reduction in the electricity tariff is subject to issuance of the official notification.

KSE-100 index gains 128 points.

Industry officials say $240m worth of exports may be hurt.

The move comes as part of a bid to crack down on rising prices of locally assembled cars.

Exporters fear documentation hurdles may delay the scheduled first-ever export of mango to the US.

Gas supply to be stopped for three and a half day in a week.

Two-member Chinese delegation will soon visit Pakistan to discuss legal procedures involved in setting up the plant.

Private firms in Karachi facilitating large-scale smuggling.

Government may succumb to pressure from yet another strong lobby.

Company registration offices issue demand notices.

Dependence on expensive imported oil rises to 84%.

Company moves to create awareness of technological advancements.

Lack of awareness and long tedious process discourages funding for alternative energy projects.

Exhibition will help generate income not only for the country but also for the businesswomen.

Finnish giant to increase investment in Middle East and Africa region.

SSGC asks industrial sector to cut consumption by 20%.

KSE 100-share index rises 30 points.

Urea production could not improve significantly: analyst.

Federal Board of Revenue blocks goods at Karachi Port .

Decision to enter new areas does not go down well with shareholders.

Missed target makes it difficult to bridge the income and spending gap.

With 160 million ecommerce customers China is a sellers paradise.

As debts soar the rich need to pay their share.

More than just losses are on the line, reputations are at stake.

FIA begins extradition process against suspect who fled the country.

The rupee strengthened last week because of a steady flow of dollars into the economy.

What might seem like a short-cut to quick gains could end up hurting profits in the long run.

We know what needs to be done, but who will swallow this bitter pill?

Fertilizer giants and multi-nationals have not taken steps to make their product packaging environment friendly.

Both countries agree to conduct a study on specific opportunities for Chinese investors in Pakistan.

Committee formed to evaluate foreign bids for projects.

Government aims to curb expenses.

Withholding tax reduced to one per cent.

Investors remain sidelined ahead of monetary policy announcement.

Demand cut in interest rate in future, call for further economic reforms.

Government needs to build on new tax measures, says central bank.