Business

Without fixing the system, the govt can never achieve revenue targets.

Agreement still not approved after nine years as Pakistan objects to several US demands.

Move taken to save foreign reserves as importers were smuggling the commodity to India.

Ogra proposes not to pass hike by adjusting rate of Petroleum Levy.

Region contributes 80% of earnings; bank wants to focus on bigger clients.

The Hyderabad-Karachi highway is pending from the last four years.

Parts manufacturers fear open trade will sink them with Indian imports.

Islamic banking giant announces profit of Rs1.9b for the second half of fiscal 2013.

PSO cannot afford to be complacent in response to the present and future business challenges, says Janjua.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 30 points.

The company managed higher profits despite drop in sales, faces slowdown in second quarter.

Pakistan Railways denies accusation that it is ignoring Pak Business Express’ demands.

Correlation between bond, stock market hints stocks tend to be bearish when bond prices go down.

Asks government for money to pay salaries, free up supply chain.

TCP received 17 bids in total out of which 15 bids were considered valid based on the required criteria.

VC says Food Act must be implemented to stop food adulteration.

Best way to kick-start economy is to invest in projects producing the commodity in greatest demand: electricity.

Clearing company gets almost half of the tax in 4th quarter.

Power generating projects of 200 megawatts (MW) will be executed with public-private partnership.

KCCI suggests all facilities should be provided to boost trade with India.

Say weak urea demand can reduce wheat output, increase flour prices.

Company declares dividend amid drop in earnings and cash outflow.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 181 points.

Vimpelcom’s unit Orascom Telecom operates under the name Mobilink, and is the sector leader.

Also fail to obey govt’s directives to upgrade their plants to comply with Euro II standards.

Power ministry seeks clearance for 9,800MW coal-run power plants.

About Rs3 trillion worth of programmes still need review as provinces disagree over share of budget.

Government must prepare, revise debt management policy every year.

Energy shortage provides opportunity to build a 21st century innovation ecosystem.

Pakistan can increase available power by up to 20% by plugging leaks.

Labourers languish in one of the country’s most hazardous industries.

In Pakistan, the securest new technology becomes vulnerable with ease.

CPI indicates the average Pakistani consumer is spending more on improving his existing lifestyle .

Iran will allow land-locked Afghanistan to use the port to export goods to India and other countries.

Say issues like diseases, low yield impossible to fix without research.

Due to confusion in finance bill, owners were taxed double for lifetime tokens.

Citibank offers expertise and services to the government of Pakistan for floating bonds and raising capital.

Prices of one-kanal plot have increased by Rs4m in some city areas.

Islamic banking division head believes in 3 years share of Islamic banking within Standard Chartered will cross 15%.

Refinery dormant as main sponsor has failed to woo suitable partners in the face of tough economic conditions.

Index climbed as high as 23,871 points before slipping down.

Man accused of occupation denies ownership of proposed housing scheme.

The sector continues to be underutilised, contributing only 1% to the GDP.

Profit stands at Rs328m in April-June quarter against loss a year earlier.

Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 77 points.

FBR to take up the matter with finance ministry.

Financial results show nearly double sales compared to last year.

Asks govt to take stakeholders into confidence before taking decisions.

Wants it to expedite completion of projects, reviews current assistance to Islamabad.

Low gas price is said to be a key reason for winding up company.