Business

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 66 points.

Increase in embarkation fee deferred until January 16.

Electricity shortfall stands at 3,700MW due to closure of canals.

Core inflation still above 10%, overall trend dependent on global commodity prices and govt spending.

Textile mill workers and APTMA's management will gather at the Manga-Raiwind Road in Lahore.

Announce to stage a sit-in outside the Governor House and prime minister’s Lahore residence on Jan 7.

Cylinders for domestic use now available for Rs170 per cylinder; commercial cylinders now cost Rs680 each.

Core economic policy mistakes made in the 1990s are the problem.

Analyst says smooth energy supply would have taken growth to 6%.

‘Where there is no vision, the people perish’. Bible Proverb 29:18.

Perception is a critical factor in economics.

Karachi School of Business to work on making students socially responsible.

A look at why the US economy is on a one-way trip to disaster.

3D and shift to digital technology are key factors.

2011 marked the Railways’ 150th anniversary, but there’s nothing left to celebrate.

Eight banks fail to meet minimum capital requirement of Rs8 billion in 2011.

Growth witnessed due to diversifying destinations, says trade expert.

Liberalised trade, poor infrastructure and volatile commodity prices all weigh heavily on agriculture.

Average volumes drop 15% to 38 million shares.

If the government is smart, it will call for elections before the crisis hits the acute phase.

If stoppage continues, cash-strapped PSO will have to increase imports.

Govt releases Rs148b in 6 months against annual budget of Rs300b.

‘Shortage could be overcome easily through LNG import from Qatar’.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index declines 88 points.

Online system in place since previous data misreporting.

Despite floods, cost increases, productivity levels in most crops continue to improve.

Three Gorges wind farm to be ready by next summer.

Lack of financing, land-grabbing and new taxes irk builders.

Commodity prices largely explain bump, rise of domestic brands seen as positive trend.

Despite much talk, the government fails to take any tough decision on the energy sector.

Sales stand strong despite relaxation in car import policy.

Exit from the IMF programme and widening deficits characterise the outgoing year.

The US $7.6 billion gas pipeline deal aims to export a daily amount of 21.5 million cubic meters.

Balochistan industrialists protest against nominating ‘rogue’ businessman.

Water, Power Minister Syed Naveed Qamar categorically says no power generation unit, power utility being privatised.

Higher export proceeds & a record inflow of remittances have also helped support Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves.

Reject condition requiring submission of CNIC of unregistered buyers.

500MW of electricity to be generated.

Says technology can help the country realise its full economic potential.

Riyadh is the only one among country’s ‘friends’ that has met promise.

Gas supply to CNG stations and industry may be cut across the country.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 83 points.

Gas supply to bigwigs in industrial sector ordered to be disconnected.

Move aimed at protecting domestic users as gas pressure drops to alarming level.

Stakeholders say any TCP intervention would only benefit cotton hoarders.

Petroleum and Natural Resources Minister Dr Asim says gas supply to CNG stations, industries to be slashed in January.

Assistance to help improve efficiency and reduce losses.

Centre will educate farmers about modern farming practices.

SECP allows individuals to act as financiers.

e-banking deals rose to Rs12 trillion in January-June 2011.