Business

Calls 2015 a turnaround year when recoveries got better, losses eased

New automotive policy focused on providing timely delivery of vehicles to consumers

FTA framework agreement inked by ministers of both countries

Competitiveness, efficiency and innovation to remain key focus areas

He said Pakistan and Kenya had enjoyed cordial relations which were mainly driven by improved trade from Karachi

Share prices of Dewan Farooq Motors, Ghandhara Nissan rise; Pak Suzuki falls

PSX MD says Pakistan is model of growth and investment

Number of 3G and 4G users reaches 26.2m at the end of February

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 57.53 points

Opposition seeks changes to privatisation ordinance to ensure accountability

Dastgir insists better economic ties can help achieve regional peace

PAAPAM complains entire focus is on new entrants

Marginal reduction of 4.5% represents state’s failure to benefit from low oil prices

Plan is to attract new entrants in industry, adds water and power minister

Middle East’s reactionary approach leaves poor example for cyber safety

Universities must also conduct joint research on poverty alleviation, income inequalities

FBR delays communication to bank headquarters about taxpayers

China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership presents good opportunity

Need to provide accurate information about project that will benefit millions

Success of market-led research presents viable alternative

Profit-taking chips away at rally spurred by optimism over production freeze

Lagarde says US Fed ‘certainly not actively considering negative rates’

CEOs of companies gather in Beijing with top academics and politicians

Says decision to maintain three-year-old limit on used car imports is the only positive

Very little left for development, says National Assembly panel chairman

Once finalised, it will result in investor facilitation, greater transparency

Focus was mostly on shares of energy companies as world crude prices rose

In another option, it calls for starting sell-off process afresh

The three existing carmakers are not going to be too happy with measures taken under new auto policy

Transfer of technology from China can open new vistas, says PCJCCI chief

The minister said Rs65 million had been spent on up-gradation of the Karachi Express train

Pakistan Trade and Investment Forum to be held in Rome in April

Says foreign fruits and vegetables will not be allowed in market

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 122.65 points

Special body requests all details including source of funding

Applies for SBP’s permission to conduct due diligence

Wheat farmers worst affected, start moving to towns for jobs

Travel association official says country can benefit by promoting tourism

Existing three car assemblers will not be entitled to the concessions

Says British companies keen to invest in energy, agriculture and house building companies

The delegation expressed its interest in starting a new chapter of cooperation with Pakistan

National ICT Scholarship will provide quality education in rural areas

Insists economy of province needs to grow at faster pace

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 66.67 points

Speakers ask govt to check manufacturing of substandard equipment

Bank Alfalah CEO says they must turn to capital markets to finance domestic component

Looking forward to improving regional links, forging stronger ties

Event attracted local and international investors, was meant to promote sector

The group controlling 100% shares in Tameer means Easypaisa will immediately become part of the microfinance bank

Says it will result in increase in investor base and trading volumes