Business

Pakistan’s trade deficit swelled to more than $14 billion between June 2009 and April this year.

Leaders of business community have urged the government to lift the law demanding closure of shops by 8pm in Ramazan.

The SBP on Friday announced a slight increase in its benchmark interest rate from 12.5 per cent to 13 per cent.

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Indian trade with Malaysia is three times higher than that of Pakistan.

The federal government has called a meeting of four federating units on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of GST.

The cost of producing electricity is still higher than the amount that customers are paying, said Pepco.

Regional Heads Conference convened by the NBP discussed the strategy to capture the top slot banks in the region.

Pakistan’s use of oil has increased during the last five years despite a constant rise in oil prices.

Fauji Fertiliser Company reported an increase of 12 per cent in its net profit on the back of higher urea prices.

Fertiliser demand has slumped during the current year on the back of high prices.

Swiss multinational companies over the past seven years have invested $1.2 billion in Pakistan.

A comprehensive market analysis will be conducted by the government to rectify existing market mechanisms.

FBR has decided to offer taxpayers the facility of depositing dues through their bank accounts.

ADB is likely to clear a loan of $200 million on August 4 to promote renewable energy in Pakistan.

Pakistan has threatened to respond if India continues to obstruct exports through the use of non-trade barrier.

The government will have no other option but to further raise sugar prices at Utility Stores.

Japan has pledged $40 million to improve water supply in Abbottabad and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

The weather got pleasant at the stock market on Tuesday as the index and volumes both climbed.

PSMA has announced an increase of one rupee in sugar prices following a hike of ten rupees in prices of the sweetener.

The Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works has signed a construction contract with a Chinese company.

The growth of packaged liquid dairy products has increased by 19 per cent per annum during 1999-2009 in Pakistan.

SCCI has urged the government to reduce the mark-up rate to ensure the survival of the export sector.

PIA has asked the government to approve a financial support package to ensure sustainability of the national airline.

Dozens of affected farmers and land owners have protested against the establishment of Sialkot Tanneries Zone.

Fauji Fertiliser has beaten analyst expectations after its profit after tax increased by 245 per cent.