Business

Finance minister Dar uses annual congregation to meet with counterparts.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 100 points.

Pakistan gives assurance, putting in place an advanced tracking system.

Fiscal Monitor report says the government will be unable to reduce debt to GDP ratio.

Analysts say sales to continue climbing as import stock depletes .

Foreign currency reserves under strain due to heavy overall imports.

Lawmakers condemn Minister of State Abid Sher Ali’s remarks on power theft in the province.

Officials meet KPCCI epresentatives, invite business community to help.

Zubair Motiwala had been appointed as the BoI chairman in July, 2011.

No new locomotives had been purchased since the procurement of 69 locomotives inducted in PR during 2003-2008.

Finance minister talks to US Deputy Secretary of State about the economy.

Envoy says preferential trade agreement has paved way for FTA.

Railways and shipping, not roads, required to sustain business, say experts.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 17 points.

State-owned company managing assets worth Rs77 billion.

Shrinking spreads and low returns on government bonds hurt banks.

Quarterly figures show decline in gap, exports outpace imports.

Diplomat says US is assisting Pakistan in attracting investment.

Bank says fiscal consolidation may improve investor perception, governance.

The rupee ended weaker at 106.00/106.10 against the dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of 105.95/106.05.

Carmikli expressed readiness to invest in Gaddani power park, Diamer Bhasha Dam and Karachi-Lahore motorway.

Provincial govt will bear 50% cost of switching to alternative energy.

About 322 new companies registered in September.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 423 points.

Senior researcher may be appointed vice president of reconstituted PCCC.

With the biggest reach, this avenue still attracts the least attention from advertisers.

Volumes and inflation combine to bring significant growth in revenues.

Approves appointment of professionals to turn around entity .

Finance minister and SBP governor fly to Washington to attend annual meetings.

Walmart says India's foreign investment rules were partly to blame for the split.

Khan urged international communities to mobilise financial resources towards achieving the MDGs by the 2015 deadline.

Economic officer asks private sector to push for regulatory reforms.

TDAP stresses need for plan to increase exports of services industry.

Demand for 100cc and heavier bikes soars, while 70cc bikes lag behind.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 215.62 points.

Old power looms being replaced with automatic shuttle-less loomsl.

Assemblers earn hefty returns on advance deposited by customers.

Basel III tightens regulatory squeeze with addition of Capital Conservation Buffer.

Earlier reports by the company made for the previous government failed to impress.

"It will serve only to reduce competition and limit choice for the American consumer," says Samsung spokesperson.

95 Indian companies will showcase products in Pakistan.

IMF warns the outlook for global economy could get bleaker if the US political standoff over finances drags on.

At the likely offer price of Rs20 per share, Engro Fertilizers’ value in Engro Corp will be at least Rs44 per share.

Employees propose measures in attempt to boost revenue and delay privatisation.

On completion of extension project, dam to produce 4,888MW.

Government will reduce stake in Pak Steel and PIA, hand over management to private investors.

TEXPO and Cannon Technologies will invest the money over five years.

PTA to start looking for consultant, auction to be open to new entrants as well.

Heavy investment required to equip registration agents is a key hurdle.

Benchmark KSE-100 index
falls 221 points.