Business

Buys out SingTel’s 30% stake for $150 million.

India presents defence in favour of normalisation as process hits snags.

Weather-indexed facility to protect small farmers.

Positive local and foreign interest, macroeconomics boost KSE 167 points.

Gives gas utilities sweeping powers to negotiate with buyers.

Crop to provide samples for farmers, academia.

Two bodies sign MoU to promote greater cooperation.

Says it is focussing on expanding trade with the help of proper data.

Abu Dhabi Group companies latest entrants in mobile banking market.

Shrinking margins, lower finance income negate austerity measures.

Strong local demand, better margins boost bottom-line.

Attock Petroleum’s net profits for the first half of fiscal 2013 (1HFY13) clocked in at Rs2.155 billion.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 51 points.

Task force will identify weaknesses and gaps in current mechanism.

Promises to help Pakistan pull out of the energy crisis.

Cellular operator to invest a further $1 billion in network expansion.

The location is ideal for the setting up of date processing and exporting facilities.

Given environmental and health benefits, Pakistan must adopt this trend.

Here is what the year holds for Pakistan in terms of the trends in technology.

Security matters, lack of information and quality control hamper growth.

Use of the dollar brings social inequality, income disparity for the US and the rest.

As gas reserves run out, companies increasingly looking for alternatives.

In times of macroeconomic instability, the metal can become a useful store of value for investments.

50 franchises to open in Karachi, 30 in Lahore and 20 in Faisalabad.

Pakistan Customs urged to improve transparency in its operation, reduce processing time for import, export documents.

Strong plan, right team are the decisive factors between success and failure.

SNGPL will restore 25% of gas supply from February.

Protesters demand government supply the industry with gas to allow workers to earn a living.

Free trade will lead to import of Indian goods at very low tariffs.

President claims employment rate for CIMA is 100% worldwide.

Bulls dominate amidst a respite in political tensions and strong corporate earnings.

PR wants clearance of outstanding dues, business train wants to renegotiate deal.

Junior minister’s statement contradicts media reports that Islamabad might delay process.

Foreign ministry spokesperson says necessary steps being taken to implement decision on granting MFN status to India.

Speakers talk about trends and trajectories for sector.

Programmes to be tailored to local regulatory requirements.

Acquiring international cards for usage on ATM network.

Forward momentum attributable to volumetric growth, record margins, other income.

Management may take action against him over stopping train services.

Investors dig in ahead of long weekend.

Vice presidents also ordered to be terminated for violation of rules.

Wants to harmonise domestic and global markets in commodities futures trading.

10 years on, NGO Akhuwat has given Rs3.3 billion in microfinance for setting up or expanding businesses.

Zong takes lead in adding new users in November 2012.

Minister of State for Commerce says the process of granting the status is in its final stage now.

Announces cash payout of Rs5 per share, taking cumulative payout to Rs15.5.

Unveils plans for major investment in port city.

NADRA, State Life launch accidental death insurance scheme.

Mixed session sees profit-selling as index nears 17,000 points.

Two reactors are expected to be commissioned by 2016.