Business

Regulators criticise corporations for lack of transparency.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index sheds 67 points.

Work on 4,320MW project will start after Diamer-Bhasha Dam.

Schmidt’s visit was unannounced and left only a bland govt press release in its wake.

Seeks ministry’s green signal as importers could not meet commitments.

By 2015, 1 in 2 people using the Intern­et will be in Asia, first experi­ence online will likely be on a mobile.

Massive hike in outages slash revenues by $200m.

Textile exporters ask govt to deal with power and gas shortage.

Anti-theft system to allow remote disabling of machines.

Trade volumes drop to five-month low, index slips 16 points.

Prepares ‘alternative gas solution’ to end outages.

Fund will be utilised to finance coastal areas development programme.

Institution will help the sector develop robust risk management practices.

Former adviser says IMF will press for slashing spending, particularly on defence.

Gas supply will be diverted from Fauji Fertilizer to KESC.

Court, legal precedent seen as too pragmatic to risk the fate of the economy over one case.

The rugged tablets are popular in industries such as defence, utilities and construction.

The technique can produce a pair of jeans using up to 92 percent less water, up to 30 percent less energy.

The tablet would be available but it is likely to be timed with the release of Windows 8 software later this year.

Company filed a Rs5b arbitration claim against WAPDA.

Paracha said that government should impose complete ban on use of gas generators.

Disbursements amount to Rs255 billion from July 2011 to May 2012.

Progress reviewed, project likely to be completed in 2016.

UK businessmen wooed in seminar on business prospects in Birmingham.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index declines 71 points.

Move aimed at protecting consumers from health and safety risks.

CCP issues show-cause notice to the telecom company to defend its position.

All decisions taken by former Prime Minister Gilani from April 26 till date stand revoked.

US-based food chain to open five restaurants in three years.

Audit objections involving Rs295m were not brought to body’s knowledge.

Water & power minister blames Punjab govt for rioting.

Govt spends Rs156.7m from national kitty for their purchase.

Vows to enhance company’s oil and gas production.

Says present classification for such vehicles lacks clarity.

EU import threshold reforms positive development for Pakistan’s economy.

Uncut gemstones may head in the opposite direction: official.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 88 points.

UN sanctions prevent exports to Tehran.

Global output to increase by 5%, led by Pakistan and India.

Say the tax should be collected from unregistered distributors only.

CDWP considers energy, water, housing and education schemes.

The company attributes its success to low debt, investment in training its workforce.

The power demand has surged to 17,706 MW against the total generation of 10,053 MW due to severe heat wave.

Indian delegation visited Pakistan, explored export opportunities.

Big companies provide lucrative opportunities to employees.

The benefits of creating an enabling atmosphere at work can never be underestimated.

The innovative concept – which operates on interest-free loans –may change the face of banking forever.

All our efforts should push for policies that help realise our growth potential.

Irregular glacial melting may render the entire region food-insecure.

The money was released to help IPPs run plants round the clock.