Business

The idea behind a stock market index is it represents an exactly proportional change in the stocks included in the index.

Pakistan and the IIMF will hold a series of talks from July 15 for release of the sixth loan tranche of $1.2 billion.

The budgetary balances of the provinces depict a rather different picture than portrayed by the government in the budget.

Flour mill owners from all over Pakistan have shut down operations to protest against recent restrictions.

After a bullish rally Wednesday with a close at 215 points above par, the 100 Index showed positive signs Thursday as well.

ADB has agreed to provide Pakistan a loan totalling $800 million for three development projects.

Pakistan has rejected Afghanistan’s demand of opening up its eastern borders to allow the state to trade with India.

The mutual funds industry has declined by 7.6 per cent in May as compared to the preceding month to stand at Rs205 billion.

PR has hit a new low because of corrupt and incapable officers, delay in train schedule and frequent locomotive breakdowns.

Ice cream manufacturers face competition from a host of sweet contenders.

Another downward day was at work at the stock market on Tuesday, signalling the least chances of revival.

The arrival of a new Dubai-based airline in Pakistan has many asking whether the sky is big enough for competition.

Pakistan plans to expand its Shariah-compliant banking industry and attract more investors from the Gulf.

Prices of cotton rose further on Monday and reached a fresh high of Rs7,200 per maund (37.324 kg).

The Credit Risk Report for the second quarter of 2010 has ranked Pakistan’s sovereign debt the 4th most risky in the world.

SAP and CIO magazine recently hosted an event in Lahore to identify hindrances in business practice in Pakistan.

A bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi Stock Exchange amid the retardation of global economic recovery on Monday.