Business

International markets were mostly subdued in November.

Banks make most investment in short-term papers.

Step taken for development of coal fields, output exempted from 1% federal excise duty.

US energy companies hesitate due to security concerns: US consultant.

Government and oil marketing companies (OMCs) take the hit instead of consumers.

OBS Pakistan (Private) Limited will now market and sell MSD-branded medicines medicines

Gold jumped by Rs486 to reach Rs38,271 per 10 grams in the local bullion market, international price also climb.

60,000 bales from fresh contracts arrive.

Karachi Stock Exchange's benchmark 100-share index ends 0.12 per cent or 12.95 points lower at 11,221.81.

Post-flood agriculture: 'Shortage of water remains pressing concern'.

Tax evasion on the rise as only one out of every 10 businessmen file tax returns.

Companies win awards at 10th International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) in Kuala Lumpur.

Media discuss recent hike in the discount rate and its possible effects on govt borrowing and private investment.

Pakistani textile industry can benefit from the experiences of top Sri Lankan companies.

Local suppliers now working on P&G projects abroad.

The chamber has claimed that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted an incorrect strategy.

SPI for combined income group for week ended on November 25 shows an increase of 20.54 per cent.

New unit to start supplying 350MW next year.

Floods, higher prices dampen demand.

Notification for implementation to be issued by ministry.

REAP’s target tops previous estimates by a million tons.

Gap between revenue and expenditure crosses Rs276b in 90 days.

SBP had earlier increased minimum capital requirements for microfinance banks,

All major oil, banking and fertiliser stocks jump except OGDC.

The chairman has been facing stiff opposition since appointment.

Centre and the provinces agree to significantly lower tax rate on services where refunds are not involved.

Import of 150 items will be reimbursed under the aid.

Shortfall expected to decrease by Rs10-12 billion by the end of the month.

Real interest rate comes to negative 0.17% following discount rate hike.

A source confided to US diplomat in private conversation that he viewed the project as unlikely.

State Bank of Pakistan threatens to stop making payments to provinces should they go above their overdraft limits.

Karachi Stock Exchange benchmark 100-share index crawls up 0.17 per cent or 18.41 points at 11,163.43.

Provinces ask government to incorporate their recommendations if it wants an integrated sales tax regime, sources say.

Zardari says countries should switch to exchanging goods and services rather than depend on dollar-denominated trade.

Govt admits imperfections in Watan Card distribution mechanism as criticism mounts over reports of misuse.

Reforms being delayed, industry output weak, says SBP.

Decline in investment and increase in bad loans feared.

Provinces advised to implement revised borrowing limits.

The central bank is tightening its monetary stance to curb the deepening fiscal deficit and combat rising inflation.

Politics aside, it’s worth considering some of the arguments presented against the bill.

And how Pakistan can benefit.

Pakistan’s investment-to-GDP ratio has dropped for three years in a row.

Key to entry into the industry lies in targeting the right group of people.

Illegal gateways exploit cheap Internet-based calls.

The government lives up to its end of the bargain better than the public.

New technologies have opened up new ways of communicating with consumers.

The reality is that while the SB scheme was well thought-out, some banks did not follow the scheme.

Reports about the risk of credit card default in China spark panic in the domestic cotton market.

London Stock Exchange (LSE) is set to host a ‘Pakistan Capital Markets and Privatisation Forum’ on December 10.

Sindh government keen to expand hydel projects.