Business

Former governor of State Bank says that informal sector and services sector are excluded from taxes.

Scientists have developed a new technique for application of fertiliser to crops.

Daily cross-border exchange time doubles from five to ten hours.

This is the first ever exhibition in India which will showcase different Pakistani goods.

OICCI says socio-political, governance issues major challenges.

Complain about delay in grain purchase at set price by the govt.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 11 points.

Proprietor of the Samovar Tea and Coffee House tells his story.

BlueEX is one of many companies growing with the number of facebook users.

Ask govt to withdraw the lifting of ban on investments in NSS.

Analysts view stock price drops as an opportunity to buy shares in blue-chip firms on the cheap.

Washington wants Islamabad to forego gas imports for power generation and rely on direct electricity imports.

Apple had crowned Instagram its app-of-the-year for 2011.

Country has potential to generate 40,000MW of hydropower.

A story of a small-town female artisan’s foray into bridal couture

Decisions should not be based on the preferences of particular interests.

This may be Pakistan’s only solution to the power crisis.

Classic case of how the FBR squandered billions in the ever controversial PaCCS saga.

Since the floods, most of our populace is slowly being pushed into poverty.

Arms manufacturers say they already have their own guards for security.

Engro Corporation makes its largest social investment ever.

Mobile teams from the Federal Board of Revenue will start working across the country from May 1.

Businessmen fear the meeting will not find solution to power crisis.

Wants Balochistan to pay damages if court rules in company’s favour.

Country may get $2b from global lenders, US before the turn of fiscal year.

Investors anxiously await order regarding revised CGT regime as index closes right below 14,000-point barrier.

Over 35,000 used vehicles imported in past twelve months: automobile body.

Company likely to face difficulties in raising foreign finances.

Designers, textile makers likely to make a mark.

Gas reserves rise; supply to fertiliser plants resume.

White Rabbit Studios is the only Facebook gaming studio from South Asia.

Says bureaucratic interventions affecting day to day operations.

Supply to captive power plants to stop in six months: petroleum minister.

Subsidy feared to cross Rs396b this year, restraining GDP growth.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 44 points.

Investors may not be happy with the project, but competitors should pay attention.

Due to US pressure, Pakistan may accept technical assistance only.

Swicorp sells its entire stake in Uch Power to International Power.

French car manufacturers eying Pakistan’s market.

Review to be completed within three months.

SSGC and SNGPL ask OGRA to decrease gas prices for consumers.

Existing capacity of power complex is 1,655 megawatts.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index plummets 114 points.

Project to be completed in four years, will generate extra 1,410MW.

ChenOne owner plans to expand its presence in the domestic retail market with “House of Chenab” chain.

Country must give space to private sector: Planning Commission.

Tax on profits from investment in govt papers will also not be raised.

Dr Asim Hussain says OGDC sets prices of petroleum products independently.

A joint commission was formed to give a boost to bilateral trade, economic relations.

Maritime agency informed NAB that the power ship anchored off Karachi’s coast has been formally taken over.