Business

SECP issues directives for companies with paid-up capital above Rs200m.

Grant to help nations meet international regulatory standards.

Petroleum ministry invites foreign firms to take advantage of new policy.

Pakistan increasingly looking towards Indonesia for imports.

Parts makers suffered Rs25 billion revenue loss in a year.

Investors cautious ahead of monetary policy announcement.

Personal appearance will not be required for getting visa.

Allows unlimited export of sugar, PPL’s acquisition of Tullow assets in South Asia.

Three companies will invest $15m each in the $150m project.

Meeting between OGRA, CNG industry remains inconclusive.

1.5m govt employees have benefitted from the scheme.

Dispute over motorway regulations has turned into a supply-chain crisis.

Gas, power outages have cut operating capacity by a third: APTMA.

Argue OGRA’s price ceiling stands below the cost of import.

Close proximity of markets in Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan, Malaysia, offers enormous potential for export.

Ministry wants to prioritise power companies in gas supply, seeks ECC’s nod.

Indian companies willing to import cement, other quality products from Pakistan.

Lower volumes confined to specific stocks.

Pakistan ranks 17 out of 57 OIC nations, with a total asset base of $6.8b.

In November alone, Pakistanis working abroad sent $1.018 billion.

After textile industry’s lobbying, petroleum ministry slashes efficiency requirements.

Sindh government has arranged visit of Badin, Thar and Thatta for Cezch delegation.

Vegetable farmers in Punjab have begun relying on greenhouses, which allow them to grow year-round.

More than the support price, action against the sugar cartel raised incomes for growers.

Agriculture is key to Pakistan’s economy, but without key innovations the sector will not keep up.

Free market helps avert manipulation in cotton, though rice farmers need better infrastructure.

Middlemen take advantage of the government’s programmes, leaving farmers stranded.

Evidence from Punjab suggests that farmers benefit most when the government leaves them alone.

Indian High Commissioner says they were adhering to commitments and looking forward to Pakistan for the same.

Several attacks on trucks carrying rice were reported near Ghagar Phatak, a check post near Nooriabad, Karachi.

Morgan Stanley, Abraaj Capital hold roundtable discussion.

SMEDA helps village recover from the economic ravages of militancy.

Rejects spending of $400m from infrastructure cess on the programme.

Sector-specific news dominated proceedings as volumes declined 18%.

Cuts prices by Rs20 per kg; marketing companies may go to court.

KTI leaders appealed to the government and the apex court to take notice of the situation.

Transport of of fertilisers has been suspended for past five days on account of a strike by goods transporters.

High commissioner asks businessmen to tap potential.

Consul general says his focus has exclusively been on building stronger ties.

Term Pakistan’s investment policies more attractive than regional powerhouses.

Mobile operators can sell SIMs through customer centres, franchises.

Says the project will be delayed yet again if govt does not provide $1 billion.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 17 points.

Oil, gas explorer to conduct due diligence and submit bid by mid-December.

Prime minister, fearing political repercussions, refuses to disband regulator.

Sources say that not much can be expected until IP project is ditched.

Kaira says bank branch has attracted Pakistanis and the Kyrgyz nationals alike.

Producers increasing prices to arrest the upward pressure on input costs

In November, 334 companies were registered with SECP.

Oil, gas firms allegedly forced to contribute $1.5m, ex-secretary claims complainant is fake.