Business

Prices of 15 items increase in one week.

Korangi trade association launches tree plantation project.

Interest in energy and power sector triggers rally at bourse.

Pepco yanks powers of distribution companies, takes control over loadshedding schedules.

Board of directors appoints new chief executive officer.

Production of moong has been declining since 2007-08.

Fairs and exhibitions not enough to enhance trade.

Supply of parts slows down following Japanese catastrophe.

Pakistan will take up the issue of non-tariff barriers with India in the upcoming secretary-level talks.

Islamic banks can now purchase 35% of the bond issue.

Unilever Pakistan’s profit rose 54 per cent to Rs889 million during January to March.

Index crosses 12,000-point barrier during trade.

Gold prices touched a fresh peak of Rs40,757 per 10 grams, while per tola (11.7 grams) prices reached Rs47,550.

Regulator conducts public hearing on SNGPL’s tariff increase petition.

SSGC deputy MD says industries be given priority, supplied cheap gas.

Gilani says government taking measures to bridge the gap between demand and supply of power.

Ministry seeks an additional Rs8 billion to speed up work on dams.

Divide between those advocating a free market and those advocating protectionism degenerates into heated arguments.

Company launches new version of business solutions software.

Audit reveals amount deducted from clients was not deposited with tax authorities.

Senator stresses need for industrial revolution.

Prime Minister Gilani has invited the South Korean corporate sector to enhance investment in Pakistan.

Farmers call for elimination of middlemen.

Company offers to reduce urea prices if gas supply is guaranteed.

Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stood at $13.91 billion.

Fauji Cement’s profit rose 46 per cent in the current financial year but fell short of market expectations.

Jewellery goes beyond the reach of many customers.

High expectations from banking, cement sectors pull up index.

Government faced with reduced options, likely to opt for Extended Fund Facility.

Company launches new version of analytical software suite.

Company edges closer to initiation after being listed on London Stock Exchange.

Companies witness a slowdown in performance due to cash constraints.

Sindh governor calls for increased investment opportunities.

International Steels MD sees risks in steel business all over the world.

Oil and gas sector in limelight after impressive earnings .

Per tola price crosses Rs47,000 mark.

Increase approved under the quarterly and monthly fuel price variation adjustment formula.

PC board allows appointment of manager for the transaction.

Circular debt, security concerns force slow down.

Urea manufacturers reject 15 days a month gas supply proposal.

The issue of power shortage will be further discussed in meetings between the commerce secretaries on April 27.

Provincial govt has set a target of purchasing 4 million tonnes of wheat this year.

PEPCO DG claims 1,500MW were saved as a result of last year’s conference.

Claims industry has the potential and resources to grow, but lacks a viable plan.

Oil and gas sector earnings fail to increase interest.

Equity funds outperform KSE-100 index.

Precious metal peaks for the fourth time this month after rise in international prices.

Ambassador cites immense possibilities of gains for Austrian investors in Pakistan and win GSP-plus status from EU.

Russia offers technical assistance in expansion of production to 3m tons.

Slow growth attributed to decline in debt-stricken oil and gas sector.