Business

When confronted with the risk of material shortage, ordering more is safer.

In 'New Business Density' survey, Pakistan at the bottom of all South Asian nations

Committee-based and Salam-based investment accounts can spur economy.

Reasons why there should be gender-segregated work environment

Remuneration package highest in Pakistan's banking industry in 2014; NIB follows in second place

Proposed sections might be the final nail in Pakistan’s internet coffin.

Kim stressed though that he expects the World Bank and the AIIB will work "very closely" together

SCCI president said 5% increase in utilities would add to the cost of production

PHMA Chairman Usman Jawaad has written a letter to the Prime Minister

Ban on wooden crates welcomed by exporters; opens up markets for Pakistan.

Already being investigated for alleged fraud during time at Bankia.

Says bilateral relations could flourish through exchange of delegations.

From $6b in 2006, volume has increased to $16b.

Reducing cost of production the best way forward, says food secretary.

Cargill Pakistan considers action against Cargill Holdings to protect brand name.

Banking sector also performed strongly after HBL’s successful SPO.

Govt proposal comes after regulators refuse to allow recovery of billions from consumers.

The main purpose of exhibition is to increase market linkages of women entrepreneurs for promotion of their products

Daily power suspension lasts a few hours more than the schedule

Natural disasters, changing climate have made matters worst

Yousaf says committee constituted to look into pros and cons; hopes for turnaround with new aviation policy

Food ministry secretary blames provincial autonomy for surplus

Wants under-invoicing and smuggling of imported cars curbed

Stood at $2.69b during nine months of previous fiscal year

Benchmark 100-share index gains 1.52%, ends at 33,234.73

Takes action against officials for accepting cargo not in line with specification

Agreement signed, 1.4m people will benefit from irrigation schemes

PM says PIA has potential for revival; govt being major stakeholder will remain committed to this objective

Webber advised the KCCI to focus on partnering with Small and Medium Enterprises

Suggests use of corrugated cartons as per global standard.

Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $16,818.4 million

Focus on subsidised lending rates to help sector.

It is responsible for policy coordination among provinces, market reforms.

Benchmark 100-share index gains 1.51%, ends at 32,736.43.

Improved margins among reasons for turnaround; better still to come.

Asks power firms to avoid discrimination, encourage new entrants.

Former SBP governor says remittances may become stagnant.

Finance minister highlights country’s economic growth in London gathering.

SBP data reveals amount increased by $1 million year-on-year; FDI in March totals $94.7 million.

FBR working on plan to eliminate zero-rating from next fiscal year.

No deal has been reached yet between Athens and European Union

LNG from Qatar and electricity import from China to meet Punjab’s needs

Forum will help develop efficient and modern market

“Efforts are under way to launch a common currency for the Saarc bloc on the model of single EU currency,” he said

IP networking may allow an attacker to gain remote access to avionics systems

Electric power system at the 220kv grid station remained overloaded during summer due to increasing electricity demand

Benchmark 100-share index gains 138.99 points

PPP-led govt had planned on expanding the unit, incumbent wants to privatise

A look into Dupak Developers’ biggest shopping centre in the city

Says trade barriers are falling and markets are opening