Business

Falling index heavyweights pull directionless bourse down 90 points.

State’s government intends to invite private sector for investment in the hydel power production sector.

Grows in the face of economic hardships and government regulations.

Debate at local business school highlights best steps going forward.

Official says monitoring system nearly defunct now.

For a change, economic managers provide a candid picture of troubles faced.

Decision may emerge during two public hearings in April.

Supply of perfectly skilled labour to industries can trigger industrial growth rate without heavy capital investment.

FPCCI president asked the government to remove the ambiguity created by the two SROs and other such orders.

Industry’s consumer base shrinks by more than 2.7m users.

PR authorities working on public-private partnership deal in latter case.

Drawn from a pool of 7,000 candidates, Dr Ibrahim remains committed to the development of his homeland.

Say inventories are increasing, PSO says imports in line with local demand.

New Bong Project will produce 84MW of cheap electricity.

Pakistan may face up to 10% water shortage in early Kharif season.

KEA asks for early resolution of Kashmir issue between India, Pakistan.

Benchmark KSE-100 index closes virtually flat.

Has reason to believe Wathra may obstruct process of isolating loan defaulters.

Regulators need to rationalise costs, instead of trying to appease the public.

The caretakers of Pakistan have a lot on their plate.

Cooperation in scores of trade areas will bring peace and prosperity to region.

Event helps strengthen contacts between two historic antagonists.

As the global economy regroups, it is time for Pakistan to reassert itself.

KSE Index has set new records, but real returns have not kept pace.

Our consumption-based growth model eats into our economy’s productive capacity.

Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) plants will be installed in Karachi and Multan.

The other objective of the council would be start food relating social protection schemes to reduce food insecurity.

Management orders high level inquiry, reprimands staff across the board.

Report lists cases regarding illegal activities still under investigation.

As pesticide, fertiliser makers expand, entomologists find gainful employment.

Tara Dawood, relatives, and associated companies redeemed their units before heavy losses realised.

Easing of political tensions and foreign inflows contribute to market growth.

High equity requirement keeps professionals away from entrepreneurial ambitions.

Planners need to realize that there are certain areas where the private sector cannot help.

Mismanagement and infrastructure responsible for most water losses.

Investors cautiously optimistic; cement sector back in limelight.

IFC asked to prepare case studies for implementation.

MoU signed for a technologically efficient insurance industry.

Company invests $104m in Sheikhupura’s milk powder facility.

Working with business school to introduce programme on family-run businesses.

Participation Term Certificates have qualities of both debt and equity.

Will ask caretaker cabinet to cut subsidy, raise electricity price by 12%.

Private investment body approves $95m in financing for project.

Experts suggest usage charges, building of storages to save water.

Pakistan accepts World Bank’s $2b offer for Dasu hydropower project.

Seminar on energy discusses current energy situation and the progress made so far.

Senate panel seeks cost-benefit analysis of gas supply to captive power plants.

Industry urged to cooperate on critical issue.

Index gains 160 points in session marked by optimism for future.

Passco will procure 1.6 million tons wheat at the rate of Rs1,200 per 40 kilogramme.