Business

SBP says ombudsman will protect consumer rights.

Manufacturer keeps gross margins intact despite falling sales.

Farmers fear damage to crop, drop in per acre yield.

Subsidies for the power sector have spiralled out of control, say officials.

New guidelines to be implemented to save millions of taxpayer rupees.

Outstanding loans cross Rs200 billion while production levels drop more than 50%.

Regulator recommended a reduction in line with global trend.

Pakistan added to the 'Priority Watch List' along with India, Russia, China, and Israel in 13 country list.

Regulator recommended a reduction in line with global trend.

Retail price to fall by at least Rs5 per kg.

Ai Ping claims the region can become a peaceful hub for transcontinental trade.

Synthetic plastic use is an environmental time-bomb.

Wildlife systems and human settlements are endangered due to water pollution.

Increasing income taxes will only mean that investments dry up.

Rs750m spent daily on subsidies should be used to ease circular debt.

Data trends show many interesting patterns to watch out for in the stock market.

Many Muslims overlook the finer points of Islamic law.

Their products are sold by global brands at prices 3 to 6 times higher.

Pakistan and India have steadily been making progress on a host of issues of common interest.

Some goods and services were counted twice for last several years, sources say.

Bhatinda oil refinery set up 100km away from Pakistan’s border.

Traders’ body to ensure early closure of shops.

Former finance minister says Kalabagh Dam can produce 4,000MW.

Body recommends Rs51 billion cut to keep expenses within budget.

Former CEO left a handsome salary at Exxon to join local giant.

Good corporate results, foreign inflows contribute to index’s gains.

Pakistan had explored the option after Qatar quoted hefty prices for the fuel.

Says new entrants must be made to abide by existing terms and conditions.

FPCCI and ICMAP propose uniform sales tax of 9%.

Gas theft and leaks drop by 18% in financial year 2012.

Fee and commission income declines by 5%.

Fertiliser business cripples the local giant.

Explorer’s net profit from nine months of fiscal 2012 higher than earnings in entire fiscal 2011.

Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 23 points.

Some have reduced operating costs through economies of scale.

Considers the company a healthy commercial enterprise.

FBR chief asks the rich to sweep their own doors first.

Loans will be spent on promoting education, reducing gas wastage.

Minister believes economy has grown by 4% instead of 3.2%.

State agency issues tender inviting contractors interested in project for pre-qualification.

$350 million approved for education sector reform program, $200 million credit for enhance supply of natural gas.

The stock market had a mild scare but economists say their forecasts for 2013 remain unchanged.

Company’s revenues benefit from rupee depreciation.

Country’s largest car assembler sells 30,642 units in three months.

Allege manufacturers creating artificial shortage.

Urea off-take improves 65% MoM, but down 37% YoY.

Former ambassador outlines benefits of trade normalization.

Ministry stops oil supply on credit as PSO receivables cross Rs200b.

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 152 points.

Company to establish cement grinding facility in Iraq.