Business

Analysts warn of adverse effect on market if rates are increased.

Funds raised to expedite work to complete project by end-2015 .

Successful acquisition will make Ufone second biggest mobile operator in country .

Exchequer feels the strain in the wake of continuous weakening of rupee.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 147 points.

Analysts question credibility of inflation data which seems unfazed by rupee depreciation and fuel prices .

Senate Standing Committee on Finance told that Pakistan will receive an installment of CSF by mid-October.

Unilever's first half profits for 2013 had jumped by 14.0 percent, while sales were up 0.4 percent to $34 billion.

Govt increases power tariffs by almost 30%, fuel prices by 4.2%.

Exporters get ready to take back markets lost to Indian counterparts.

Railways minister insists promoting from within will improve operations.

Investors pinning their hopes on
new government.

Company’s exploration activities picked up as it seeks to replace older, depleting fields.

Receives 5.5% less than the target for July-September period.

Islamabad was supposed to put strategy in place for reforming state-owned enterprises before September 30.

Interbrand warns Apple to keep a close eye on archrival Samsung which holds the 9th position on the list.

Unilever generates about 57 percent of its 51 billion euros of annual sales from developing and emerging markets.

MQM chief says that old employees are worried that they will be laid off following privatisation of the airlines.

Aspen will acquire global rights to the Arixtra and Fraxiparine brands -- excluding China, India and Pakistan.

Privatisation or handing-over to employees; both paths are fraught with obstacles and risks.

PIA works on cutting costs, small things can save Rs18b.

Drawing inspiration from Malaysia, PIA has cut its unprofitable routes.

Staff defends this, saying salaries are raised in line with inflation rate.

Political influence, increasing expenses and lack of capital brings the carrier to its knees .

The dams will help alleviate poverty and check migration from villages.

Zong has taken a giant leap in competitive telecom market by introducing customer-centric services.

Expo bears fruit as first big order comes from regional economy.

A delegation met with K-P officials to express interest in the sector.

PTI leader criticises government’s economic policies and lack of clarity.

Telenor VP says industry and regulator should popularise the concept.

350 mmcfd of gas and 13,000 barrels of oil to be added next year.

Benchmark 100-share index falls 1,208 points during week.

Will explore avenues for development of SMEs in the country.

The estimated cost of the project is US$1 billion.

Proposes draft amendments to the 2000 Insurance Rules.

The entity is relying on freight traffic to generate badly needed revenue.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 393.51 points.

Pakistani businessmen expect large orders and business deals.

Move to hurt banking spreads, but decision is yet another effort to support falling rupee.

Pilot projects to be developed to demonstrate feasibility.

Summary shows prices may rise up to Rs5.57 per litre from October.

Central bank has already tapped foreign reserves to stop rupee’s slide.

Indian rice exporters are selling their brands of basmati rice indicating that the basmati rice is good for diabetics.

Finance Dept to issue a notification in a couple of days.

PTA moves to fill positions of chairman and member finance.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 280.08 points.

High commissioner says his nation seeks to improve economic ties with Pakistan.

About $500 million in foreign funding still not arranged, costs rise due to mismanagement and alleged corruption.

Former WAPDA chief makes out strong case for building Kalabagh Dam.

ECC slashed subsidy to Re1 per kg on export of 500,000 tons.