Business

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.

Domestic sales rise 13%, exports fall 8% in December.

State Bank asks them to conduct due diligence before opening an account.

Private company invests Rs226 million in Business Express.

Association opposes regulator prioritising CNG over LPG.

‘Country has very little interaction with Pakistan’s business institutions’.

Other industry players expected to follow suit.

Property crime up 40% since 2007, uniting labour and industrialists against govt.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 62 points.

Hindus introduced the concept during the British Raj to keep ownership of their property.

The firm is creating an ‘eco-system’ to get around the informational asymmetry problem.

From app development to global recognition and a series of awards, 2011 was a good year.

SSGC’s team replaced around 50 feet of damaged pipeline, in highly challenging weather conditions, it said.

Reserves gradually decline after peaking at $18.31b in July 2011.

Security situation continues to affect exploration programme: analyst.

Preferential Trade Agreement to be signed soon with Pakistan.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 174 points.

Say they are paying advance tax of 26 per cent on sales.

Other companies also plan to open offices in Pakistan.

Earlier online purchase offer drew sluggish response.