Business

Expressions of interest invited from national, foreign banks.

Local gold market has been gaining momentum in catching up with international gold rates.

Petroleum ministry summary also seeks increase in gas prices for commercial and domestic users.

Dates for talks yet to be set with ministry busy in finalising budget deficit and tax collection figures.

‘He has wasted the tax payers’ money with his Sasti Roti Scheme’.

British companies looking to expand projects.

Conference to support ACCA’s learning providers discuss the challenges and opportunities.

Smeda urged to focus on value addition, brand development.

Unisame president hails currency swap move to help burgeon trade between Pakistan and Iran.

Exporting countries would now be required to provide documentation certifying the products are not harmful.

Gap must close between surging economies and those mired in poverty.

Benchmark KSE-100 index declines 28 points.

Garment makers demand release of duty drawback amount.

Management asked to submit complete report in a month.

Consumption of gas for industrial purposes has disturbed balance between demand and supply.

Data shows a surplus after seven years on the back of record exports and remittances.

Pakistan requires annual loans of up to $1.2 billion from the US over next five years to build infrastructure Thar.

In order to progress, Pakistan can take cue from powerful economies of China, South Korea, Malaysia and Brazil.

World’s most wired nation leads the way in mobile messaging services.

EU leaders accuse agencies of issuing self-fulfilling prophecies.

Pakistan has high concentration of households around the poverty line.

No policy framework can succeed until it moves beyond populist economic thinking.

Kharif crops feel the impact as sowing gets delayed.

The fear of smuggling continues to cast a shadow over any positive aspects of the deal.

It’s not what you say, but what people hear.

Board of Revenue to carry out inspection, businesses oppose.

Efforts like exchange of trade delegations and single country exhibitions in Switzerland needed to strengthen ties.

In the past week, the average prices of seven items fell while those of 18 items rose and 28 items were unchanged.

Training will be provided in all sectors for benefit of business community.

Brick kiln operators threaten to take strike nationwide from first Ramazan.

Company will develop the field using own resources, which will supply 100 mmcfd of gas.

First shipment sent, exports on commercial basis to start next year.

Ongoing energy crisis and worst law and order situation are the main factors spoiling the investment scenario.

Nation should play its role in restoring business community's confidence for socio-economic development: FPCCI.

Businessmen say target killings in Karachi are putting a very negative impact on the economy.

Unscheduled loadshedding of up to 18 hours slowly pushing industries towards collapse.

Complaints over refund cases of upto Rs6 billion asked to be evaluated and cleared.

Wants to break Ogra’s monopoly over grant of rights.

Benchmark KSE-100 index firms 79.19 points.

Hike probably not enough to cover raise in wellhead prices.

Drop in production of electronics, petroleum products and textile affects growth.

The $110-$120 per ton tax would help ensure level playing field.

Blockade puts mining at one of the country’s largest sites in jeopardy.

Earlier, the taxpayers were required to file returns by July 15, but now the date will be extended by 7 to 10 days.

Karachi, Hyderabad bullion markets closed following violence.

the 6 industrial zones operating in Karachi had a daily production volume of Rs20 billion, Rs. 3 billion goes to govt.

Sanofi-aventis (Pakistan) produces more than 89 million packs of medicines annually.

Debt repayments bring down reserves from peak.

Mission to arrive on July 19 as it waits for IMF meeting.

Entrepreneurs meet Pakistani govt officials at workshop.