Business

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

The event is being organised by the Privatisation Commission in cooperation with the World Bank

Increase was mainly because of tax reversal, says analyst

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 173.33 points

FBR losing nine out of every 10 cases due to weak panel of lawyers

Asks it to bring small banks into compliance with statutory requirements

Subsidy reduction was the result of better performance of companies: Asif

Manufacturers have agreed to cut Rs105 from the price of 50kg bag

Price determination was one of the prerequisites to the supply agreement

Unions existing within PIA, led by the pilots, forced cancellation of 400 flights in 2011

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 418 points

Remaining amount to be transferred by provinces

Thinks it is necessary to initially take the bodies input on problems being faced by industrialists of the city

Features include easy procedure, quick processing, low mark-up, insurance rates and partial payment options

Cites energy, pharma and food as potential areas for cooperation

Discusses Rs20b worth of irregularities in FBR, puts off decision due to figure mismatch

FCCI looks to improve business conditions through joint effort

It will reduce cost of doing business, power tariff and taxes

Earnings were up 5.6% YoY, absence of functioning BoD reason behind delay

Mission chief says there was no firm requirement to float the bond when markets were distressed

Range of halal products, from goods not containing pork or alcohol to financial and tourism services, is rising

Suparco National Agriculture Information Director Ijaz Ahmad Bhutta was present on the occasion

The chief minister urged the World Bank to finance coal-fired power generation in Sindh

Earnings clock in at Rs1.01b for FY15, company set to raise money in IPO

The delegates also appreciated the role of trendy Sialkot business community that is available on a self-help basis

Data shows total sales dropped 8% year-on-year, amounted to 2.9m tons

Benchmark KSE-100 index ends at 32,784.4

Penetration goes over 13%, number up 8% in August

Turns down ministry’s request, saying it is not in its mandate

Figure up 3.2% at June-end, number of borrowers increases 14.6%

Business forum chief says government needs to work on long-term growth measures

Bank forecasts economy will grow 4.5%, lower than the 5.5% target

The deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership aims to set the rules for 21st century trade and investment and press China

Urgent need for female empowerment to benefit economic growth

The growth figures in the cement sector are not mere positive sentiments but concrete numbers

Contractual laws must be applied smartly to protect national interest

Smuggling encouraged as govt increases tax rates in telecom sector

As debate continues over ‘LNG deal’ the more important question remains to be answered

Share of Islamic banking fast approaching 12%

India acted slowly and is struggling to make headway

Zameen is arguably the Pakistani start-up ecosystem success story of the year

Unilever and Standard Chartered join hands to educate public about UN’s Global SDGs

Equity markets falling worldwide, Wall Street recorded its worst quarter since 2011

Tsipras says party must avoid splits, not repeat mistakes

Lepel discussed the promotion of German auto companies

Despite urgency 14 projects facing delays; ADB terms sector portfolio ‘most challenging’

India charges a 28% duty, Pakistan charges only 5%, complains APMTA Chairman

Low inflation numbers and SECP clarification injected optimism into the bourse