Business

Regulatory constraints prevent company from investing further in Pakistan.

Firm ready to expand import terminal pending govt go-ahead.

Progas and Progas Holdings go on sale following swelling dues.

Singapore-based firm battles over projects worth $500m.

Industrial Development Bank hit by massive loan write-offs.

Move initiated to stem the decline in bank accounts in recent years.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 30 points.

Increase reflects current account surplus.

Announcement of offer or withdrawal will be made before August 25.

Say that it has increased the cost of trading for investors.

Trade between China and Pakistan likely to flourish.

No solid decision expected for the cement industry.

Feasibility study for 1,000MW plant in Karachi planned.

Company to establish new unit by 2012.

Smuggling may continue under current structure, say officials.

ECNEC rejects calls for cutting development spending.

Pakistan could boost sales to the EU by 100 million euros.

With computers being an integral and permanent part of the human social fabric, the scope of this field is limitless.

Parameters for resolution of the circular debt likely to be announced.

Benchmark KSE-100 index firms 38 points.

Power company’s official washes hands of the matter.

Govt fails to recover company’s prime land from illegal occupants.

FBR officials insist that reform is not possible when the finance ministry keeps setting higher numerical targets.

Borrowers in flood-hit areas to benefit from the facility.

Power cost rises due to increase in furnace oil.

Bank and Pakistan bridge differences, loan releases depend on pace of construction.

Target of 25m tons expected to be achieved this year.

Pakistan not likely to get EU economic package due to strong opposition from India.

Investments in government papers one of the main reasons.

Commonwealth business forum offers many opportunities.

ABC of Pakistan proposes reduction in the corporate income tax rate in the upcoming budget for 2011-12.

Council of Common Interests to interpret the constitution.

Move aimed at taxing only half the industry.

Local maker introduces eco-meter for the first time.

‘High-profile meetings on low volumes spark investor interest’.

Bank to finance major water and power projects.

Four independent power companies give 30-day deadline to pay dues.

Committee says sale proceeds cannot be used for budget financing.

The machine also saves 1.5 litres of fuel per hour.

FBR now has to collect Rs8.3b per day to meet the year’s target.

Oxo-biodegradable bags promoted for trade and industry by replacing existing shopping and packaging bags.

Rumours of capital gains tax deferral lift sentiments: equity dealer.

Stakeholders concerned over likely rise in chicken meat prices.

Say processing cost has significantly increased.

‘Profitability of existing auto assemblers to remain under pressure’.

Move will affect production: farmers representative.

New turbines being installed in extension phase.

Body will have representatives from public and private sectors.

Planning Commission asked to allocate funds to the ministry under PSDP.

Asia International Finance Company Limited has invested US$40m in KASB Finance Limited.