Business

Speakers call for new crop varieties and effective policy to cope with demand

Informed the audience that the Kailin group has an asset base of $6 billion with an annual turnover of $6 billion

They have come in response to government’s road show in China

Mills to remain closed as association protests rising cost of production.

JICA, TDAP organise event to raise awareness, Pakistan looks to tap market

Amount to 54,812 in first quarter compared to 31,899 in corresponding period

PC chairman says privatisation will not be deterred, country to get good deal

Regulator reiterates stance in response to motions filed in the Senate

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 340.67 points.

Inflow was $1,775.87 million in September alone

FBR chairman may be removed and appointed as a federal secretary

Does the city really generate 70% of country’s revenue?

Market remains state-dominated; regulator has done little for promotion.

Share of crude producers, like Saudi Arabia, may shrink in world market.

Their economic strength bigger than most countries; need regulatory oversight

Bank’s unwillingness to come forward reflects poorly on its credibility

Concept suits decision-makers, not marginalised population.

Acting president of OPEC says GDP growth in 2016 will increase global oil demand by 1.3 to 1.5 million barrels per day

CO2 out of the atmosphere will be used ‘to produce net zero emission fuels’

Eyes market with promotional fares for those wanting to travel to Far East

Deadline for the incentive on exports ended on Sept 30 this year

Dar adds members after hearing complaints of TRC; FBR blamed for slow pace

Increase in earnings crucial to attracting foreign strategic investors

Reminds govts not to ‘get ahead’ of themselves

Offering part of transactions to separate sports carmaker from FCA

Recovery in global markets and positive macro numbers contributed to the gains

Net revenue collection reported at Rs583.8b, 8.5% higher than last year

Pakistan has huge potential of earning foreign exchange through export of carpet

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 374.03 points

Envoy says additional exports worth $200m can be generated from Faisalabad

Minister cites wind power generation prospects in Balochistan

Says body loses most cases, spends uselessly in claims

Signal strength leaves much to be desired, reveals PTA’s quality of service survey

Punjab fares better over the same period

Consul general assures facilitation to Pakistani businessmen

Govt, traders agree to lower rate to 0.2% for interim period; no signs of a concession on tax amnesty scheme

Says IMF framework restricts government from making big investments

Sinosteel frames plan to almost triple mill’s production capacity to 3m tons in 3-4 years

Dar reluctant to accept any demand that may adversely affect Pak-IMF talks

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $20,054.2 million

Company issuing 74.2m shares, 55.5m handed out; public portion remains

Devolution of agriculture to provinces hurting agro-sector: official

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 92.95 points

Says he has overseen all LNG-related activities since taking office

Data suggests sales will be lower in September 2015

Punjab looks to establish fish export processing zone

Boards reconstituted after previous members failed to achieve targets

Also says yes to govt getting four more years to retire debt owed to central bank

MCB CEO says revival of investigation risks choking investors’ interest in government’s asset-sale program

Trade volume of $800 million low, needs special attention from both sides