Business

Wants govt to help lure foreign investors; promote exports

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 287.99 points

Says govt’s policies have made country stronger than before

Analysts say their earnings have recently come under pressure as well

Agreement inked with two Chinese companies; project to generate 700MW

GHPL board members step down as they want to stay away from the process

Says Sindh’s allegations are only meant to make political gains

LSE MD says Lahore is ready to welcome new investors

NAB believes that the allegations are an attempt to influence the conduct of trial

Enhancing skills and technical knowledge must for economic growth

Poor packaging and hygiene standards major barriers

Government should benchmark policies with successful countries, abandon outdated measures

Industrial sector suffering from several issues, causing them to be cautious.

Sector keenly awaits PM’s word amid falling commodity prices .

LPGAP Chairman said importers of LPG were on a rampage and importing over 20,000 MT of LPG

Wants up to eight basic salaries as fruits of conducting transactions.

Seek inclusion of commodity in GSP Plus status, reduction in tax rates

Remarks come after ECC refused to endorse PSO spot purchases

Investors chose to remain on the sidelines ahead of the monetary policy announcement and absence of triggers

PIA chairman says airline incorporating small changes; looks to fly out of red.

Chamber president reveals business community’s plans to start airline

Deadline has already been extended to September 30

It will be the first plant at a gas field that will save pipeline expenses

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 119.65 points

Govt, sponsors and lenders sign agreement for 102MW project

Properties not yet transferred to its name, 12% shares to become obstacles

Minister rules out privatisation of Pakistan Railways

Hike in price of loose milk likely to push up volume of UHT milk

Expecting inflation to go up, some feel target rate will be kept unchanged

Discusses new investment avenues with Pakistani companies

SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased $95 million to $13,556 million compared to $13,461 million

Incentive package may include smooth power supply, speedy release of tax refunds

Chairman says airline has recorded operational loss of under Rs1b

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 37.99 points

Volumetric surge was mainly on the back of taxi scheme

It will make allocations based on consumer demand, transport infrastructure

Country’s exports and imports shrink during July-August

Increase 5.4% year-on-year, inflows from Saudi Arabia remain largest contributor

Govt may impose tariff and non-tariff restrictions on Indian imports

Fox will pay $725 million for a 73 per cent stake in the new entity called National Geographic Partner

Rizwan Ihsan and Arif Mahmood Qureshi were elected senior vice chairman and vice chairman, respectively

Beats market consensus, earnings for FY15 higher by 22%.

Says that all relevant stakeholders were taken onboard when aviation policy was being formulated

Asif said that machinery of Nandipur power project could not be run to full capacity of 425MW due to technical faults

Govt’s suggestion comes after price crash in wheat markets

Amid govt’s intention to allow import, local industry willing to discuss issue.

TCP will float tenders as chance to take Saudi credit facility lost

Replaces members with conflict of interest; will listen to service providers

Bans purchase of new vehicles, but makes room for exceptions

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 356 points.