Business

Deposits continue to grow rapidly, diluting impact of lower interest rates.

Higher gross profit and stable expenses translate into hefty growth.

Mineral to be used to power new industrial estate in Peshawar.

End of countrywide protests signals another rally.

Explorer announces exceptional profit of Rs49 billion, but below market expectations.

Delegation leaves to finalise pipeline construction plan.

Bank offers $2.5b for development projects only over two years.

Many names going around are better suited than Shiekh who has had a role in creating many of Pakistan's economic woes.

Businesswoman Mini Bindra says people love Pakistani cuts and designs.

Dr Amir Jafri is the president of the Oxford Business Alumni.

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party has struggled to fill the role of finance minister from the very outset.

Giving a port to a foreign power is inadvisable, and we may also harm relations with China’s Indian, American rivals.

“The operation of the port is a new project in China-Pakistan business cooperation,” says Chinese official.

Say GM crops, mega water reservoirs can reduce its impact.

SECP seeks feedback from stakeholders through online forum.

Bilateral trade was affected due to Indo-Pak tensions along the LoC.

Nationwide protests put a damper on bullish sentiment.

Company will get 100 mmcfd from new fields, LPG air-mix plant.

Higher cement prices, softer coal prices allow the company to post a profit of Rs923m.

Uses data to illustrate how restriction in car imports is hurting consumer interest.

Companies shift to office blocks having ample parking space.

Company exec says a range of other related services on the cards.

The Egyptian pound has lost 14 percent of its value since the 2011 revolt.

Auctioning process may also be entirely put on hold till a settlement is reached on the payment issue, says Official.

Pakistan and the Maldives could collaborate in construction sector for mutual benefit, says envoy.

Companies under scrutiny failed to comply with laws, accounting standards.

UAF signs MoU with international NGO to help Pakistani farmers.

PTEA rejects move; says will hurt growth in exports.

Indus Motor Company says industry needs protection from imports.

Power company announces Re1 per share interim dividend with the earnings.

Fertiliser, telecom and cement sectors bolster gains.

Announces Rs2.58b profit, but says this is subject to verdict.

Gross margins rise as Pakistanis consume higher value-added products.

Draft of the new investment policy prepared, to be sent to cabinet for approval.

About-turn in this case is by the Asian Development Bank. We will be more environmentally friendly, but at what cost?

Investors wait to see what course the economy will take after polls.

Major parties lay out their strategy for tackling the crisis, but do not confront voters with hard truths.

Engineer Shaukatullah Khan assures investors of his full support.

Investors believe they will recoup investments soon as economy picks up.

Asks the business community to send in recommendations next month.

Energy crisis forces Paragon Fashion to enter into new venture.

Panellists choose to stick to the sociology and politics of Pakistani society.

Gives firm commitment to Iran under cooperation agreement.

Strong corporate earnings provide a sturdy platform for market’s growth.

Malik Riaz of Bahria Group signs contract to bring record foreign investment into the country.

Complaints must be accompanied by a copy of NIC of the complainant, purpose of transaction and other related details.

Asks Pakistan’s businessmen to capitalise on the opportunity.

Says Germany will lobby for approval, but reiterates that ball is in Pakistan’s court.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 31 points.

Foods now the largest subsidiary of the conglomerate by any measure.