Business

Says EU’s decision to grant Pakistan GSP Plus status through amendment of their Special Law as a watershed event.

Feasibility report underlines project’s “technical and economic viability”.

It helps to have an independent structure and the backing of one of the country’s largest banks.

Cotton ginning, marble and leather are some of the areas being targeted.

Faced with energy shortage, businesses spend less on ads.

Suggests issuance of special travel pass for trade promotion.

Urges more exchange rate flexibility which analysts interpret as letting the rupee slide further against the dollar.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index jumps 154 points.

Managing director says all contracts awarded after board’s approval.

The minist­er made this announ­cement in a Nation­al Assemb­ly session on Monday.

Facebook has already discussed proposals with unidentified advertising agencies for displaying "featured stories".

Plan to invest $40million in in information technology and wind energy projects.

PTA's Broadband Quality of Service survey put Wateen on top in overall standings for all wireless broadband operators.

Sialkot dry port handles 75 per cent of exports from the city.

It is getting gas for only 2 days despite PM’s assurance.

Entrepreneurs for public-private ventures as charity alone won’t solve problems.

Proposal comes on back of growth in project-based external loans.

KSE-100 index climbs 0.2% as volumes take a plunge.

Is frozen yogurt satisfying dessert lovers and weight watchers at the same time?

President also confirmed instrument of ratification of a preferential trade agreement among Developing-8 countries.

Partners to enjoy preferential access to other’s markets

T-TEP is a three-year automobile diploma conducted with the assistance of IMC.

Speakers suggest why mutual funds are better than other options.

The increase adjusts petroleum levy and global price hike.

Petitioner challenges regulator’s oil price revision powers

Dealers are paying the cess in the range of Rs47 to Rs84 per mmbtu.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 53 points.

Annual Engro Excellence Awards will honour those people who serve as inspiration to us all, writes Dr Ishrat Hussain.

The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, in collaboration with Innavtek is launching a tablet, an ebook and a netbook.

An average user downloads around 20GB per month

UK-based ACCA makes marginal inroads into ICAP’s CA monopoly.

New train service meant for business travellers will likely attract families instead.

The rail service, first of its kind, will run daily and simultaneously from Lahore and Karachi.

Comprehensive plans to encourage private investment in Sindh

Earnings deviation is primarily driven by higher taxation and well costs: analysts.

Features include political harmony, ending corruption and low mark-up.

Petroleum secretary said the ministry had been working on a two-pronged strategy for swift import of LNG.

Constitutional amendment to remove retrospective taxation demanded.

We are currently still testing App World in Pakistan: RIM.

Earnings season makes trading interesting at bourse

With Rs98b outstanding, ministry calls meeting of power companies.

Islamabad, Delhi show interest in developing Turkmenistan gas field.

The decision is applicable to officers of all categories, who were earlier allowed to travel in business class.

Facebook's $5 billion fund-raising target only preliminary, can be increased based on investor interest in company.

Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research will start pilot project in selected districts of Balochistan.

Protest leads to delay in thousands of domestic and international flights.

Wants to meet prime minister to discuss the matter.

‘A sound business idea will attract investment, even in a recession’.

Gas and electricity outages force closures and layoffs.

Cement wing profits double to Rs507 million.