Business

The director general of the FWO requested the support of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the finance ministry.

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh insists that his country was ready to go ahead with the pipeline agreement.

Law addresses cartelisation, abuse of dominance and deceptive marketing.

Employer sensitisation workshop takes place in Sialkot.

Company to become fifth OMC to be publicly listed.

Farmers said lands irrigated through Dadu Canal are getting water, those linked to Rice Canal get water via tube-well.

Earnings per share increases to Rs2.81 during 1HFY14.

Decrease due to higher distribution costs and administrative expenses.

Benchmark KSE-100 index jumps 170.46 points.

Will improve public perception and promote system.

Ease on business visa requirements, restrictions a necessity .

Body formed to suggest how to streamline functions of govt organisations.

Sartaj Aziz says non-tariff barriers hampering exports to India.

All major indicators of economy are pointing to the fact that it has begun to show signs of revival, move on track.

IT minister says PTA has been asked to take telecom companies on board and draft a law.

No major breakthrough, though customs claims to have seized big consignments.

Smuggling, falling Kenyan prices cause decrease.

Price difference, quality and location determinants of choice .

If it were not for Kenyan auctions held on a weekly basis in Mombasa, tea would cost more and taste worse in Pakistan.

Manufacturer terms anti-smuggling measures short-lived with little impact .

Hopes discussions, visit will help deepen Sino-Pak relations.

Main objectives of MoU are poverty reduction through job placement of successful trainees of BISP vocational training.

Various cities in Punjab subject of investors’ interest.

Company seeking major foothold in North American markets.

Crop yields in Pakistan about 50% lower than regional countries.

FBR says conditions for tax exemption not met, company contests claim

Facebook’s plan of acquisition brings fresh criticism.

Volumes dropped 20 per cent while index heavyweights took a hit.

Islamabad expects to raise at least $1.6 billion through the spectrum auction.

Secretary says textile sector’s growth important for economy.

Pakistan needs proper enforcement of law, says US judge.

Company part of British Council’s initiative, to visit UK universities.

Boosts profit by 23% in 1HFY14.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 96.55 points.

LNG imports to start from November this year.

Says company ended up paying more than originally proposed amount.

Proposes Consumer Price Index as base for calculating margins.

Both ERU, Planning Commission to perform task of private sector development.

Base price will be $295 million per 10 MHz for each 3G licence and $210 million per 10 MHz for each 4G licence.

Say they are unable to compete with subsidised farm goods.

Foreign currency reserves held by the SBP stood at $3.19 billion.

Railways minister says arrangements being made to facilitate passengers.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 180.13 points.

Higher costs and distribution eat up some of the gains.

Invests heavily in real estate portal due to country’s potential.

‘Tired of waiting’ for promised refunds, apprise commerce minister of woes.

Also turns down request for duty rebate on shipments to Kabul, Central Asia.

Govt does not commit anything, will send proposals to consultant.

Hamza thanked the Chinese govt for helping with the energy crisis.

UAF vice-chancellor says self-sufficiency needed to help economy.