Business

To create links, SMEs have to approach banks in big cities.

Processors say power outages have cut production to 30% of capacity.

It was 6% at time of independence, says expert.

To end circular debt, govt plans to impose petroleum levy on natural gas and LPG.

PM directs authorities to expedite import process.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index surges 225 points.

PAS extends deadline for TV channels to December 31 to comply running ads without interruption.

The Water and Power Ministry will present the recommendations in the next cabinet session.

Experts raise eyebrows over mismatch in growth rates of sales tax at import stage and customs duties.

Local advocate files petition saying rise in petrol prices is against Article 9 of the constitution.

Expresses interest in textile, construction and energy sectors.

This is the first time Zardari distributed Besos certificates among employees of state owned entities.

Nippon Koei of Japan, Dolsar Engineering of Turkey to work on Dasu hydropower project.

Karachi Stock Exchange’s benchmark 100-share index lost 5.9% in value during the third quarter of 2011.

Other companies expected to follow suit.

Curtailment is likely to increase urea shortage in Rabi season.

Mill expects to raise Rs16b to be used to buy raw material.

Increase in petrol and diesel prices comes as a blessing.

Delhi has agreed to support European Union duty waiver for Pakistan.

Committee members suspect that postponement a move to protect the corrupt.

Petroleum ministry decides to move Supreme Court against decision.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index drops 54 points.

Experts believe State Bank may cut policy rate.

State-owned oil and gas explorer to amend deputation policy

The court has also suspended the implementation of the LPG policy for 2011.

"Businesswomen should be given relaxations so that they can play their due role in the development of society," IWWCI

Economists say IT Ordinance 2001 has not improved collection.

Precious metal loses out as confidence in greenback returns.

Currency among the weakest performers in the region.

Last year around 11.7 million bales of cotton were produced. This year 15 million bales were expected.

Freight trains historically accounted for 60% of profits.

Many imitators are improving the quality of their product and exporting it.

Farmers complain of difficulty in obtaining loans from Sindh Bank.

Farmers spray 10-15 times more than required amount.

Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics held.

Rates have gone up in the range of Rs14,000 to Rs30,000.

President assures industry of providing all facilities.

G-B finance minister opposes the move, terms it a conspiracy against the region.

Fifteen candidates were in the run for six seats of Corporate Class for a one-year term.

Founder Group boycotts elections alleging registration of bogus members.

New outlets to create job opportunities.

Jhang DO said the agriculture department had formed a strategy to provide guidance and information for the growers.

Project aimed at improving services in K-P, FATA and Balochistan.

Deputy MD SSGC said that apart from natural gas, work was in progress on the use of LPG, CNG and other gases.

Commenced on its coal project in Pakistan where Cooper holds a 60% interest in AJK Coal Mining Co. (Private) Ltd.

Target likely to be met when final figures come in.

Returns come down following drop in bond yields and slowdown in inflation.

Corruption, not terrorism, root cause of dismal tourism in Pakistan.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 120 points.

Respondents were put on notice for October 5 in a miscellaneous application filed by KESC on Friday.