Business

The benchmark 30-share Sensex on the Bombay Stock Exchange lost 505.89 points.

They will take charge in absence of managing directors.

Government to consider setting up economic zone in Rawalpindi.

Prices per tola (11.7 grams) of the precious metal rose to Rs54,850 from Saturday’s level of Rs53,500.

Business lament how despite regular payments, their water supply remains irregular.

Seeds give better yield and are resistant to diseases.

Alfalah profits rose 76% after higher net interest income on the back of better returns on assets.

Exporters asked to increase trade with India.

Political uncertainty causes concern.

Topline Securities identifies firms immune to global market shocks.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 29 points.

Immediate injection of Rs150b needed to keep the lights running.

Dow fell 500 points, and world markets plummeted even as President Obama announced plans for new financial measures.

Minority dissatisfied with their service, 45% express high satisfaction.

70% growth registered for fiscal year 2010-11, more than 80% handset imports carried out from China.

Nations vulnerable to disruptions were listed as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia.

Central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate seems to be a good step, but it wont make much of a difference.

Jet promises operators 20% greater fuel efficiency.

Kashgar has been designated a special economic zone.

People with disabilities being ignored by govt and private sector alike.

‘Cartel of companies lobbying to scrap the deal’.

Institutions continue to allocate minimal resources to this key sector.

Analysts, however, say that now is a good time to start buying blue-chip stocks on the cheap.

Banks should provide soft credits and initiate special schemes.

Gold prices have hit new peaks seven times in the last 26 days on the back of high global prices.

Shortages and high grain rates in global market behind price rise: monitoring body.

Tariff will rise by 13.55% for all categories of consumers.

KSE-100 index shed 6.7%, amid massive global sell-off.

Standard and Poor lowers US rating from triple-A to AA+, citing looming deficit burden, weak policy-making process.

Ogra bumps up LPG price by Rs9 per kg.

Posco and Al Tuwairqi to sign deal by next month.

Venture will ease pressure on public transport.

Pepper.pk’s game is exactly the same as an iPhone game.

Cabinet panel decides to sell entire stake in National Power Construction Corporation, Heavy Electrical Complex.

Investors in Pakistan are confused as to what will happen if local bourses see similar selling by foreigners

Friday’s sell-off in stock markets is a stark reminder of global linkages that continue to bind.

KSE benchmark index falls 4%.

Success of pilot project in four districts encouraged implementation of smart cards and ATM access across the country.

Lahore-based Pepper.pk makes it to the number one spot with Ninja Fruit Bash.

Of the Rs11 billion about Rs6 billion will be arranged as loans from commercial banks backed by a sovereign guarantee

Changes include empowering the council to make a final decision instead of referring matters to the high court

All listed companies to issue dividend warrants only in the name of the registered members crossed as “A/C payee only”

Provinces input is awaited, plan may come into force in Sept.

Technical standards are a matter of great significance: expert.

Drive against default and gas theft will continue.

KSE benchmark index falls 95 points.

Loans worth Rs263b given to farmers in 2010-11.

Loans, exports and remittances provided support.

Inflation may rise again in second half due to base effect.

Chinese firm offers to build smelting and refining facility, leaving mining to Tethyan.