Business

Exports to Afghanistan remain under pressure.

Board approves new cost of $255m, 55% of which will be financed by banks.

Move may lead to disputes over seniority, posting and promotion.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 82.50 points.

During the same period, the SBP received $43 million from multilateral, bilateral and other sources.

Flight of profits from companies operating in Pakistan rises 41.5%.

Beijing has so far released $269m out of a total of $6.5b for the project.

The ambassador was speaking at a gathering of business and political leaders in Delaware

They looked for possibilities of enhancing trade and undertaking joint ventures

In 2013-14, the reserves, however, swelled more than 50%

Solving the cash flow problem means taking on every single powerful entity in Pakistan simultaneously

Android took only 11%, or $2.4 billion, but overall smartphone profits were up 31.4%

A judge awarded a combined $100 million to the plaintiffs in the lawsuits filed in Florida by smokers

HSD prices to continue declining; no word on reduction in sales tax on oil

The employees allegedly attested bogus tax returns.

It is also likely to announce major cut in import duties on auto parts for new entrants.

Anti-trust watchdog wants strong network of distributors.

Core income primarily driven by investment in PIBs.

Earnings per share rose to Rs18.8 from Rs13 in 2013.

Benmessaud said Pakistan has again become eligible for the IBRD funding after a lapse of three years.

The event will be held at the Karachi Expo Centre from February 26 to March 1.

Trade volume fell to 140 million shares compared to 166 million on Tuesday.

Three-year rentals help state entity, private group says struggle ongoing.

The PBC has estimated receiving over Rs500 million annually, if the federal government endorses the proposal.

Parliamentary panel avoids job losses question, approves Rs288b bailout.

LCCI says country could become an industrial hub by tapping clean energy.

Sindh finance minister cites environmental concerns.

Members say decision would help farmers and consumers.

Result down 49.7%, EPS shrinks to Rs5.5 from Rs10.9.

Records 34% reduction over the same period of previous year.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 31.24 points.

Constitute 2.8% of net advances at the end of 2014.

Gives green light to amendments in Privatisation Ordinance.

Seeks an end to discrimination and release of Rs156b hydel profits.

MQM, PTI members term unjustified the Rs95b collection to finance pipeline projects.

Will visit Expo 2015, meet govt officials and businessmen.

Will be cheaper, more productive, says Punjab agriculture minister.

Higher volumetric sales, other income reasons for better financials.

Second half of financial year is expected to be better.

Cost control major factor behind 55% YoY growth.

Prime Minister will give Export Innovation Award to top 12 exporting firms

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 66.30 points.

Industry representatives visited Qatar to see LNG infrastructure.

Number of broadband users increases by 58% in January 2015

Regulator asked to announce separate tariffs for 250, 400 and 800-megawatt plants.

Earnings after taxation or net profits sank 15 per cent to $13.7 billion (12.0 billion euros) last year

Privitisation Commission chairman says govt will sell minimum of 250 million of its 609.3 million shares

Govt turns a blind eye to the fake business of different organisations.

Plan to renovate and modernise the market shelved five decades ago.

Total assets under mutual funds industry increase by less than 30% in about three years.