Business

Analysts not too hopeful of any major positive developments until next government is sworn in.

It is a misconception that Pakistan is the hindrance in free trade with its much larger neighbour.

A “business friendly” government is expected to solve the energy crisis.

Completion of a five-year term by a democratic government is a game changer for economic policy.

USAID asks Pakistan to enhance sensitive list to protect industry, agriculture.

Textile industry says it is not getting gas at the cost of CNG sector.

Textile exporters lose business at inability to meet deadlines.

Renewable energy has become politically divisive as businesses complain the shift away from nuclear power.

Mutual funds to launch aggressive campaign to create awareness.

Investors choose to book profits as political uncertainty looms.

Allegations resurface that machinery was acquired for the illicit gains of some.

Uninterrupted supply of gas and power is a lifeline and pre-requisite for growth, says FPCCI president.

Registrations grow 22% compared to last year.

Want greater funding to participate in international fairs.

Industry claims demand hits record for December.

Pak Railways expects to start making profit soon.

Senate panel approves the bill despite opposition from PML-N, MQM.

Index regains another 60 points amid low volumes.

Rejects a proposal that forces LPG firms to import 20% of domestic quota.

Despite being a smaller player, the company has been able to overcome the energy cost obstacle.

Businessmen hope items traded through integrated checkpost will be increased.

Export target has already fallen by 10% to 175,000 tons or 180,000 tons from the set target of 200,000 tons.

Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank to operate in Sindh.

RCCI, EPZA sign MoU for promoting country’s exports.

Locally-manufactured plants and engineering goods eligible.

Pakistan’s exports, particularly textiles, likely to increase.

Ginning units receive 11.5 million bales, 3% less than last year.

Market gains 99 points as panic eases.

Inefficient machinery means Pakistan trails behind most regional economies.

Direct power ministry’s special secretary to submit a detailed report.

Forms committee with the task of resolving matter in three days.

Worst cellular outage to date disconnects 80% of all Pakistani mobile users.

Khawaja Asif of PML-N demands details of assets belonging to FBR officials be made public.

FFC Wind Farm is just the start of exploiting wind potential of renowned GharoKeti Bandar Wind Corridor, says minister

Seek meeting with president, PM to resolve the unending problem.

Action taken following complaint from DHL Pakistan.

Company likely wanted to capitalise on inflated share prices.

ATMs have a major share in electronic transactions.

Index down by 305 points on panic selling.

Multilateral donors hold back financing for the $14b project.

Value investors cautiously optimistic about a buying opportunity in the coming days.

PSO has warned it will cut oil supply to all defaulters in the power sector.

The LPG-air mix introduced in the system can potentially raise gas tariffs by an average 9.9%.

Says its title will help take advertising to the global scene.

Businessmen can be insured for as much as $500,000 with premiums as low as $75.

Pakistan Railways reveals it earned Rs1 billion from private lines such as Shalimar, Business Express.

Wants to end the opposition of farmers’ lobbies.

Company equipping itself with the latest technology; looking to utilise idle capacity.

New Byco facility can accommodate larger size vessels carrying over 100,000 tons of crude and petroleum products.

Afghan businessmen travelling to Pakistan on valid visa should be exempted from police inquiry, says PM.