Business

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.

Benchmark KSE-100 index leaps 149 points.

Finance committee wants all stakeholders on board to decide auto assembler’s fate.

Six products compete in Asia Pacific ICT Awards.

Utility fears a loss in profitability, asks power ministry to hold notification.

Aims to increase share of Islamic funds to 50% of its retail business.

Possible proposals for cooperation in TAPI pipeline, LNG imports expected.

Finance Minister says a task force will be formed to help Pakistan gain further access to the US market.

Permanent residents blame refugees for escalated costs.

More than 11,000 jobs to be slashed globally.

PM says agriculture is an effective way to control poverty and provide rural population a means to earn livelihood.

Punjab agriculture secretary calls for another green revolution

Schemes will be available for one more year up to Dec 2013.

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 26 points.

South American nation has slashed poverty by 23% over two decades.

OGRA has proposed price hike for SNGPL, SSGC consumers.

Say Pakistan cannot compete with India’s highly subsidised agri-industry۔

Supports investment in human resources, IT and branchless banking.

Will help construct tunnel, develop water resources

Delhi demands $4.5 per unit, officials of two sides to meet next week.

Business leadership must shed personal conflicts and unite to achieve the objectives of peace and security in Karachi.

Event can prove to be a failure and sheer waste of public money.

“Promoting Workplace Safety & Health in Sindh” consultation scheduled for December 6 at a local hotel in Karachi.

An initial agreement on forming a joint steering committee was also reached which may be formalised soon.

MFBs given 40% risk coverage on loans. Earlier, only commercial banks provided loans under Credit Guarantee Scheme.

CCP raids offices, seizes documents; report to be finalised in two months.

Move came after court stopped formation of ICH.

Adds 1.2m customers to network; mobile phone users cross 120m mark.

GEM 1 service will link Pakistan with India, Middle East and Turkey.

OGDC, PARCO increase rates to match Saudi contract price.

Parliamentary panel says age reduction was a result of ‘underhand deals’.

Benchm­ark KSE-100 index jumps 112 points.

Ministry says market players exploiting loan payments, but reserves are adequate.

Speakers highlight CSR’s role in creating a sustainable economy, peaceful country.

Representatives briefed on market performance, features

Aims to achieve a hunger-free society with foreign assistance

Submits draft of accounting standards for publishing statements.

Indians seek to enter local synthetic sector, showcasing products at Intexpo.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 36 points.

Say people being misguided about their profit margins.