Business

Shalimar Express to be inaugurated on Feb 25.

PPMA vice chairman’s exit expected to be the first of many.

Consumers to bear interest payments, govt encouraging alternate power sources.

Munda Dam Project would go a long way for socio-economic uplift of the country, says AFD Country Director.

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity: Albert Einstein.

S&P is overly generous in ratings and fails to detect smoke in early stages.

Perception gradually changing in favour of Islamic financial system.

A return to the gold standard does not seem likely.

Technology could save the industry from total collapse.

At least 80% at a seminar say they prefer a steady income job instead.

‘For example, in India …’ is a popular prefix among many Pakistanis.

Emirates will now fly daily to Lisbon, Portugal.

They refuse to adopt new ideas for fear of being unsuccessful, says Nawaz.

Young teacher makes an incision in the surgical goods business.

Contractors earn $1.5m on a Silicon valley-based online marketplace in Jan.

Planning Commission accepts flaws in PSDP project approval, recommends changes.

Engro, DG Khan Cement and Kapco results get the rally going.

Workers being laid off due to low productivity.

Indian govt mulling plans to amend the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

Growing number of event organisers discourages local, foreign exhibitors.

Company profit rises sharply due to higher market prices.

KSE’s 100-share index gains 91 points to end at 12,496.

TCC’s study was the largest single FDI in Pakistan’s history.

Decision taken in protest against torching of oil tankers.

Survey attributes donor’s reluctance to slow pace of project.

Also offers to finance the cost of pipeline construction.

Committee unable to come up with a mechanism to reduce petrol rates.

APTMA Punjab chapter President says the industry experience unannounced eight to ten hours of load shedding a day.

Zong, Cybernet join hands to provide services including dedicated voice service to their customers.

Crucial review in June as country makes efforts to be upgraded.

Procurement of the aircraft would save PIA $2 million in rentals every year.

Reserves held by the State Bank fell to $12.29 billion from $12.32 billion a week earlier.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 93 points.

Traders on both sides impatiently await trade liberalisation.

Say there can be no economic growth without free travel.

Overall profits outstrip market expectations, foods and fertiliser top earnings.

Tarin says UK, China and Malaysia have adopted the same model.

Seeks increased gas supply regular payments; could lead to tariff cut.

Province reaps the rewards of getting the right to collect tax on services.

Fertiliser companies blame urea dealers for black market, say if provided gas, a urea bag can be produced at Rs1,300.

The transfer of ownership will help PIA save about $2 million monthly rentals.

Uncertainties over global economic growth, particularly Europe's fiscal woes, dragged on foreign investment in China.

EOBI collected Rs868 million in contributions from registered employers, employees during in January.

Foreign investment totalled $1.24 billion in the same period last fiscal year.

Ask govt to equally distribute gas and power among provinces.

Investors also express interest in infrastructure projects.

Assessment mission to arrive early next month.

Absence of a value chain hinders evelopment, say experts.

New chairman takes charge, orders action against non performing personnel.

WTO General Council approves trade concessions for Pakistan.