Business

Economics expert calls for credit access to the poor in Pakistan.

New board of directors fails to get plans implemented.

Ministry of petroleum insists there cannot be two regulators.

NTDC to use latest technology to avoid power wastage.

Developers will be asked to inject equity of up to $800m.

Commerce secretary says local exporters will get level playing field.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 38 points.

Local giants decide not to finance project strongly opposed by the US.

SBP says forward contracts against import should coincide with the maturity of letter of credit (LC).

Gas supply to CNG stations will remain suspended from 6am on December 22 to 6am on December 25.

Traders hold on to dollar amid bleak economic outlook.

To launch protests across the country against low gas pressure.

New urea plant faces complete cut-off.

Mechanised coal, clinker and cement terminal being built at Port Qasim.

Surplus crop across the border, changing regulations make Indians competitive.

IT giant believes facility will make life much easier.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index falls 70 points.

Rising international prices, demands of sovereign guarantees seen as key hurdles.

NAB, FBR, federal tax ombudsman to devise strategy for losses under Afghan trade agreement.

Income funds provide support despite fall in stock market.

Karachi office is first outside US and will help promote entrepreneurship.

Asks political parties to help prepare 25-year economic roadmap.

In first phase, only food business will be certified.

Falling prices make growers think twice before sowing.

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund gets its lowest rating in 12 years.

Additional reserves would augment oil and gas production from the field.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index climbs 255 points.

As hydro power drops in winter, oil-fired generators need to come online.

Company files review petition in the Supreme Court after petroleum ministry declines to accept results of arbitration.

Report states FBR not cooperating, latter says auditor-general has no jurisdiction.

Formalities in this regard had already been worked out between the two countries, says High Commissioner to India.

USAID said it was implementing assistance programmes, which also supported capacity building of DISCOs.

Increase in security charges on Nato supplies being reviewed: KPT chief.

Revenue collection stood at Rs715 billion up to December 16.

Gas dealers say central, provincial govts fail to enforce safety checks.

Reacts to several accidents, CNG on public transport may be banned.

Sector posts growth of 1.2% in fiscal 2011 against previous year’s 0.6%: SBP.

Govt claims legal right, 18th Amendment gives provinces 50% ownership.

Most people served with tax notices claim to have income from agriculture.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 55 points.

SNGPL considering step to give preference to residential consumers.

Banks shrug off private sector, focus on government funding: central bank.

An unending cycle of recourse.

Investors seek better returns as interest rates hit new lows in developed economies.

Politicians need to make some tough decisions to keep the economy afloat.

Low yarn prices, quality issues keep millers away from market.

Pioneer entrepreneurial institution suffers monetary setback.

Move also puts millions of dollars of investment at.

The conglomerate’s management is gearing up for longer-term alternatives to gas supply constraints.

Fact is the government actually has no choice in this matter, as there is simply not enough gas to go around at all.