Business

Trade policy framework finalised, to be presented to ministerial body

FBR takes up issue with SBP governor, meeting of banks’ presidents likely to be called

Country lags far behind the goal, performs poorly in the region

Planning and development process remains fragmented resulting in disorder and rework

Difficulty in deciphering laws and laidback staff allow for easy evasion

Manufacturers must focus on production organisation, training and tapping new export markets

Internet penetration in Pakistan is one of the lowest in the world

Clocks in at 17.8 tonnes in first half of 2015

Country should focus on big reservoirs to cut oil imports and power cost

Surplus stocks depleting because of weather conditions and insects attack.

Company battling deadly ignition defect, tangling with shareholders.

Association laments government’s policy to put drugs in same category.

Government is working to develop an integrated database that will help in identifying all potential taxpayers

Gas utility finds it difficult to finance strategic projects, threatens to cut off PSM's gas supply

Quarterly results reveal pronounced slowdown in sales growth.

The board approved constitution of Small Dispute Resolution Committees under Section 117

Policy calls for phasing out car models based on old technology.

MQM’s resignation from parliament negatively impacts the market.

Public utility has not been able to unveil income statements for the past three years

Almost three-quarters of companies register a sharp rise in share prices

It is predicted that Pakistan will become the 18th largest economy of the world by 2050, says Ishaq Dar

Delegation visits ICCI to promote business partnerships

Investment and expansion plans on hold for the time being

Hundi and Hawala used as alternatives to bank dealings to avoid WHT

Plan will be tabled before the Economic Coordination Committee for formal approval

Authorities have failed to address matters relating to the cost of land, site security and fund allocation

Governor proposes Pakistan, China should trade in their own currencies

Her basic message is that Pakistan “can and should do much better”, given its many assets

Slump in global crude prices takes its toll on company during FY15

SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves decreased $139 million to $13,628 million

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 44.56 points

Company’s gross margins improve, announces expansion plan

Government opposes import of used cars on a commercial basis to protect local assemblers

Negotiations under way for FTA between the two countries

He was appointed in May, has now given assurance to the government

Monetary policy committee set up which will have outside experts

Major fan brands of Pakistan are part of the delegation

Fall in crude oil prices hurts margins of company

No meter installed in violation, domestic sector given priority

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 313 points

Senators argue that government has backtracked from earlier promise, say smaller provinces being ignored

Planning minister vows hassle-free China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Says Pakistan can benefit from company’s advancement

SMEDA CEO laments state of affairs, wants govt’s attention

SECMC CEO says project will achieve financial close in Oct this year

European benchmark Brent oil for September delivery gained 48 cents to $49.66 a barrel in London

Overvalued rupee and taxes are to blame, says chairman.

Official said July figure was 6% higher compared to the same month of previous year when Rs133 billion was collected

Reflects hurdles faced by exporters in selling goods to global market.

Result marginally lower than expected because of higher taxation expense