Business

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.

Crisis-hit Pakistan Railways cannot afford to lose lifeline which pays its bills.

Differences in certification requirements may have necessitated ICAP’s move.

Production drops after suspension of gas supply.

Consultants hired to approach the United Nations.

3643 villages, 260 towns served telecom and broadband services. 4217 kms of optical fibre cable laid in the country.

Half a dozen employees quit news agency over increasing sensationalism.

Embassy sources said the visa applications are expected back from Dubai by Wednesday.

Khar hoped that in view of Pakistan’s special relations with GCC, the Pakistani workers would be give preference.

German ambassador says business delegation will arrive in November.

Concerns over energy shortages, security and inflation dampen outlook.

Females comprise only 17% of the country’s workforce.

Express dissatisfaction over Indian business visa regulations.

Though maintains it is exploring opportunities in the country.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 26 points.

Revenue board aims to collect more than Rs150b through the schemes.

Instead of investing in value-addition, local textile companies continue to complain

Action taken after earlier allegations of misappropriation of Rs27b worth of urea.

Plan calls for providing 137 mmcfd of gas to fertiliser manufacturers.