Business

MoUs signed for rehabilitating Pak Steel, railways.

"Business community was the largest stakeholder in the economy," says Zahid Aslam.

Textile exporters losing internationally due to recession, tough competition.

REAP to explore new markets in order to enhance basmati exports.

16 companies shown the exit over low market capitalisation.

Number of contracts, active brokers, investor accounts also hit record.

Entrepreneur for enhancing efficiency of govt departments

Present mechanism benefitting the big players, small growers stay deprived.

Benchmark KSE-100 index up 115 points.

Suggests settlement with 4Gas to push ahead with the project.

Buyers from at least 70 countries coming to visit flagship fair.

Wish to be ‘saved’ from competition; seek more frequent price revisions.

In August, the State Bank of Pakistan has already cut the interest rate by a huge 150 basis points to 10.5%.

Airline’s spokesperson confirms carriers continue to fly to EU stations.

LPG prices may hike by as much as Rs14,500 per tonne following the increase in global benchmark Saudi CP for October.

The old culture of customer-centric banking needs to be revived.

Crops that fulfill advanced dietary needs are the future of agriculture.

It is an alternative investment class, provides huge opportunities.

Sector not been able to establish a name for itself, like other food products have.

Amnesty schemes come across as a reward for people who have evaded the system and a disincentive for honest taxpayers.

Opportunities in the sector can provide the base to build a sustainable economy.

Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry sets aside Rs1.2 million for deserving, brilliant students.

Islamic insurance companies achieving 12% growth annually.

Additionally, due to present shortage, prices increase 40% for vegetables.

LCCI’s newly elected senior management spells out priorities.

Era of full-service ad agencies over, as margins continue to squeeze day by day.

Shareholders voice concerns over govt’s lenient import policy at Indus Motor AGM.

Bourse remained mostly in red the entire week, clawing back up on Friday over positive sector-specific news.

Lenders are reluctant to give loans in absence of sovereign guarantee.

SBP BSC and designated branches of NBP will remain open on Saturday and Sunday for collection of taxes and duties.

SBP decided to prohibit all banks from using securities classified under ‘Held to Maturity’ for borrowing from SBP.

FESCO punishes staff for failure to meet recovery target.

Seeks a share in benefits accruing from import and distribution of fuel.

AJK chief secretary suggests routing all government business through the bank.

New technology should be adopted to reap benefits: Khosa

Bourse to introduce new method for computing index.

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 87 points.

Consumer groups, businesspersons back CCP’s call to strike down the proposal.

PPL says wells can last another 10 years with money injection.

NFC terminates services of employees hired without due process in subsidiary.

Pakistan may lose 13% of water from Neelum Jhelum River.

Students displayed a series of performances, from physical drills to gymnastics and karate.

National Plan of Action has been designed to implement it.

"Tax lawyers should not be made part of any enquiries in case of any fraud," says LTBA President.

The meeting will consider and adopt the audited accounts of the company for the year ended on June 30, 2012.

Election results announced, Aslam takes over as president

Recognition vital to get benefits of international job market.

Signs MoU with Pakistan Halal Development Council in this regard.

Importers meet FBR chief today to sort out depreciation issue.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 42 points.