Business

LPC committee to approve award after one more presentation, says chairman.

The net profit of the company jumped to Rs577 million or per share earnings of Rs31.9.

Three-pronged strategy aims at improving resource position.

Federal secretary assures quick disbursement of export refund claims.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 126 points.

Company invests in new and more efficient Basmati strain.

It will safeguard interest of farmers in case of death of animals.

Conventional insurance firms to be able to run Shariah-compliant business.

CPI rises 9.1% in Oct due to increase in utility, essential goods’ prices.

ADB to act as transaction adviser to help generate financing of over $7.5b.

Govt cuts price to adjust a reduction in rate of petroleum levy.

Port Qasim, Gadani and Neelam Jhelum highlighted as prospective hydro power projects where Russia could participate.

With law and order slightly better, builders return to Karachi.

Lenders unlikely to sponsor projects that have no cradle-to-grave cover.

Six bed planters distributed among farmers to create awareness.

Company is also searching for a joint venture in Africa.

Asks government to either provide or allow it to import LNG.

Complex forms and filing methods discourage first time taxpayers.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 465 points.

This comes as govt back-pedals on key tax policy measures.

Minister for Petroleum and foreign office spokesperson say Pakistan is committed to all options on gas.

Pakistan at the bottom of countries ranked for economy, education, governance, health, personal freedom.

Cost of other oil products are expected to increase according to an Ogra summary.

IMF mission, government representatives discuss course of action for complying with EFF performance indicators.

Industrial capacity likely to suffer further if deprived of gas.

Forum for electrical and engineering industry players.

Pakistan’s mortgage-to-GDP ratio is lowest in the region.

Investors surprised with higher cash payout; stock rises.

Better sales, reduced financial cost prop up earnings.

Company sales hit by higher costs and depreciating rupee.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 33.94 points.

Rural population to get access to clean energy, conserving firewood and oil.

Office of US Inspector General says the plant will remain unfeasible .

Parent company of Chinese bidder blacklisted by World Bank.

Until now Iranian officials have insisted that the project to supply Islamabad will be completed.

Drastic drop seen in tax evasion notices; FBR yet to draft rules to access bank accounts.

Committee also reviewed cash flow and ticketing along with reservation systems after feedback from departments.

Two academics want modern techniques deployed to prevent fruit from rotting.

Expert urges govt to implement national maritime policy quickly.

Profit stands at Rs1.57b in first quarter of fiscal year 2014.

Cement, textile units make profits, fibre unit records loss.

Better sales value, lower financial cost aid earnings.

Company shows impressive growth post circular debt clearance.

Earnings fall because of lesser deferred tax benefit.

Fertiliser business gives boost to the conglomerate’s profit.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 76 points.

Company management highlights growth strategy in saturated market.

Says these outlets cater to needs of passenger buses.

Country performs poorly on eight out of ten indicators.

UK premier David Cameron says London to stand alongside Dubai, Kuala Lumpur as one of the capitals of Islamic Finance.