Business

Consumers bemoan lack of government writ in issuing and enforcing prices according to the lists issued.

Inflation rate for the first half of 2012 was 3.3 percent, well below the Chinese government's target of 4 percent.

500b rupees is lost every year due to alleged corruption in the FBR.

Dual monetary system can be implemented in a country like Pakistan.

The fossil fuel contributes 39% of the world’s total power generation.

If caught off guard, the eurozone crisis could nip Asia’s economic resurgence in the bud.

The closed economy posted a rare growth of 0.8 percent in 2011.

NAB steps in, spokesman says FBR chief was interrogated for two hours.

Despite CM’s assurance, situation has not improved in the last one month.

LCCI President Irfan Qaiser Sheikh said that Pakistan needs extraordinary cooperation from the US.

Failure of past schemes has turned investors away.

Will formulate a syndicate to cope with energy crisis.

Presently, Islamic financial system is functioning on discretion only.

Body discards security threat, asks govt to set right policies, give incentives.

Fertiliser, cement and oil sectors perform strongly during the week.

Agreement likely to be signed by year-end as major hurdle removed.

Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co Ltd patented its Xiao i Robot software in 2004.

Provide users with engaging social experiences while creating value for marketers: Facebook COO.

Govt plans to increase supply of the more expensive LPG to address gas shortage.

Qureshi said that this year’s target can be achieved if resources are provided.

Deputy PM will meet business leaders to discuss core issues.

Senate committee complains of unequal allotment of projects.

Both governments ink the credit facility agreement.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 139 points.

Requires 7% GDP growth to curtail increases in current unemployment.

Discontinuation of supply from Bhit field causes gas emergency.

First phase of ADB-funded Nationwide Financial Literacy Programme concludes.

BOI chairman seeks autonomy in efforts to attract investment.

IMF will downgrade some of its economic forecasts later this month.

Rawalpindi is top defaulter, Faisalabad is at the bottom of the list.

EOBI pays Rs900 million to 400,000 pensioners every month across the country.

Before the latest revision LPG prices were in the range of Rs110 to Rs125 in different parts of the country.

Bank has lent around $42m for development work.

Asset management company relies on poor numerical skills of journalists.

KCCI requests direct contact with potential investors.

Will investigate whether takeover of nutrition business will create monopoly.

MoIT secretary and joint secretary involved in quagmire.

Country may miss production targets due to late kick-off.

Economic team to determine exact amount required for the schemes.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share crawls down seven points.

Advertising revenues have grown rapidly over the past decade, especially for television channels.

Domestic sales at all-time high in fiscal 2012.

10% to 15% of industry is on the verge of closure if central government fails to take immediate remedial measures.

PSO to award oil import tender for July and August trade.

Booming shadow education industry an alarming trend.

Babar says projects being undertaken would add around 2500 megawatts (MW) of electricity into the system.

Chairman of the PCRWR deposited the amount in a private bank account in 2006-07.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 0.16%.

Body will discuss how to provide more gas and oil to power companies.

They are considering pulling out investment from the country.