Business

In the three-month period ending on September 30, the bank’s profit clocked up at Rs4.5 billion

Recorded effective tax rate of 34% during 1QFY16 compared to 24% in 1QFY15

Kidnapping for ransom, extortion cases have almost ended, say businessmen

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 1.58 points

Says it is going to scale up footprint in retail banking in next six months

EU does not re-impose countervailing tax

Will help power utility increase transmission capacity by 33%, reduce load-shedding

APTMA chief lists down measures to arrest decline

Will link southern parts of Punjab with north; UK provides grant to complete

Profit 9% higher compared to Rs286m during July-September 2014

Delay in announcing trade policy will leave country nowhere, says Saeed

The ministry and the HEC management have been trying to overcome losses and make it a profitable organisation

The urgent need for action was raised by LCCI President while talking to a delegation of the plastic industry

Amounts to Rs5.88 billion in July-September 2015

Availability of surplus wheat drives decision, Punjab to contribute 19.5m tons

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 33.57 points

3G/4G connections amount to 18m by the end of September

Ministry of industries and Pakistan Steel Mills’ management agree to proposal, move meant to clear Rs37b payment

Logistics expert says CPEC offers growth for freight management companies

Association defends itself after value-added sector accuses it of favouring spinners

Disagreement continues with parliamentarians over inclusion of fiscal crimes

Deal is expected to close in the third calendar quarter of 2016

Pakistan needs to determine risk of pests and diseases

Sales tax on services was earlier collected by the FBR

Such initiatives will help exchange fruitful ideas, says SBP governor

Pakistan to have surplus energy by 2020, says secretary

CEO says company working on ‘extraordinary’ paperwork.

Records earnings of Rs6.6b in Jul-Sep alone, announces Rs4 dividend

Ministry of Commerce upbeat after APTMA’s successful negotiation

Setting up company would hasten import of LNG supplies

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 56.58 points.

We just want interests of workers protected in all institutions: Malkani

Wrongdoings have shattered parliament’s trust, says senator

Over 200,000 visitors and 5,000 exhibitors meet every year in Hannover trade fair

The LCCI president said most of the industrial units had already reduced their working hours

The rupee remained glued to the Rs98 level for months, recovering from the historic low of Rs110

Little need to fear India’s hegemony, says official

Earnings up 55% during Jan-Sep of current year

Earnings recorded at Rs2.6b compared to Rs252m last year

Oil company says board has been asked to allow due diligence

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 11.77 points

Wants to increase UFG ceiling to 7%; move will pass on Rs82b burden onto consumers

Authority’s statement fuels debate over govt’s tilt towards eastern alignment

Complains to PTA over faulty band

Under bailout programme, lender stressed on supporting low-income groups

Amounts to $109m during Jul-Sep; narrowing trade deficit brings about improvement

Growth to drop to single digits in 2016 from between 10 per cent and 15 per cent over the past decade, a report said

Working from households, he would re-imagine macro-economics

Ostentatious behaviour generally associated with illegitimate money

Numerous potential pitfalls might be deal-breakers