Business

Work being expedited to secure water rights over India.

World Bank’s chief economist for South Asia delivers lecture at IBA.

Electricity subsidies hit about Rs350 billion this year, well above target.

Textile industry representatives are set to make suggestions to the government on the way forward on energy security.

Pace of imports much faster than export growth in first half of fiscal 2012.

They have to deposit charges by the end of January.

Free fall of the rupee against US dollar, other international currencies fanning inflation, pushing up cost of inputs.

Former employee accused of stealing Rs6.8 million from anti-trust regulator.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index crawls down three points.

Lahore Stock Exchange kicks off Young Investors Scheme.

APTMA says industries not on SNGPL’s priority list.

This is in addition to the transmission and distribution losses allowed by NEPRA.

The govt’s failure to resolve the crisis means the same cycle is repeating itself.

Mehran leaps ahead of Corolla as the highest selling car for second straight month.

Commerce committee orders State Life Insurance Corporation to withdraw its Rs4b term deposits from NBP.

Speakers urge modernising of agriculture to ensure food security.

Exemption for individuals will also be considered.

Overseas Pakistanis sent home $6.32b in July-December 2011.

Demand falls after closure of many textile manufacturing units.

Oil companies complain about red tape, provinces about regulatory and royalty rights.

Promised five or six years ago but nothing happened, says former premier.

Trade volumes remain dull amid NRO confrontation.

Two-day discussions will include economic cooperation and other bilateral issues.

Company decided in September to abandon the twice-weekly Dubai-Karachi-Kuala Lumpur route.

Project to generate R6 billion annually after completion.

Businessmen promise more protests if demands are not met within three days.

Meezan Bank serves as lead arranger of syndicated Islamic finance facility.

Govt to go for prosecutions, shuns out-of-court settlement idea.

Initial agreement signed in Sept, signature of ministers left.

TDAP chief says energy shortage and global weakness hurting industries.

Indian commerce ministry to complete upgrade by February.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 85 points.

Despite fierce opposition, new taxes come into effect from January 17.

A $60m programme is set to help power companies collect bills, reduce circular debt.

Programme aims to develop trainees and remove bottlenecks in system.

Promises increase in allocation for science and technology.

The nation needs to carry out an assessment of its values and faith.

Payment of $2.5b in next six months keeps dollar demand high.

It is time to make tough decisions, even unpopular ones.

Government overly focused on protecting public sector companies.

How economic managers managed to make the ‘bad’ look ‘good’.

Pakistan’s large cities are increasingly developing outer rings of suburbs which are cheaper than the city centre.

The move is part of Beijing’s attempts to offer the Chinese yuan as an alternative to the US dollar.

Those who have not recharged their pre-paid device or paid EVO post bill since December 1, 2011, are eligible to win.

Though among top producers, Pakistan lags far behind developed countries.

30% crops are wasted due to obsolete production techniques.

Shortfall increased due to high demand in winter: Asim Hussain.

Province collects Rs11.5b in six months, widens tax net.

State-owned companies have continued to add to the gas grid despite no substantial addition to supply.

Gas price hike and foreign outflow dampen investor sentiments.