Business

Over $8b sent by overseas Pakistanis in current fiscal.

Finance minister expresses dissatisfaction over collection system.

Trade deficit shrinks by a massive 40%.

KSE-100 index moves in narrow band of 180 points to end 0.16% higher at 11,905 points.

Previous highest amount remitted in a single month was recorded $933.06 million in August 2010.

Marble mosaic and inlay work to highlight women empowerment culture through skill development program in Pakistan.

Prices of perishable food items surge 27 per cent in one year.

Warning letters and show-cause notices issued.

Stations not being provided with gas: CNG association chairman.

Provincial govts to be taken on board to legislate on agricultural income tax .

Software users invited to help determine price.

KESC takes gas supplier to court over plans to decrease gas supply for 22 days.

Fiscal deficit increased to 2.9 per cent of GDP.

Reformed general sales tax still on agenda for the next budget: Shaikh.

Price falls slightly shy of Rs40,000 per 10 gram mark.

Impressive oil sector performance pulls index up.

The primary source of the economic malaise is the government's inability to make hard decisions.

Central bank maintains economic growth outlook at less than 3 per cent.

State Bank of Pakistan releases quarterly report, average inflation forecast between 14.5 and 15.5 per cent.

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) is eager to invest into Pakistan.

LCCI officials holds meeting with Bosnian businessmen and government officials to enhance trade with Bosnia.

Pakistani rupee gains further amid continuous healthy dollar inflows.

Decline due to scheduled debt repayments.

Brazil’s embassy working on making visa applications easier for Pakistanis .

Energy Limited to complete venture in 16 months .

Indus Motor Company (IMC) has announced that it will unveil the new Corolla 2011 model next week.

Annual maintenance of one of the largest gas fields in progress.

KESC official warns of tariff hike due to increased furnace oil dependency.

Members predict further closure of offices despite introduction of safeguarding laws .

Domestic production meeting only 15 per cent of demand.

Declining production a major source of worry for the economy.

Union demands government to alter suspension schedule.

Controversial economic report, lack of triggers keeps interest low.

Rs62 billion assigned to reduce energy shortage.

Electricity produced through oil furnaces will cause an increase the power tariff by four rupees.

The rupee closed at 85.10/17 to the dollar, compared with Tuesday’s close of 85.25/30.

The bank has been awarded a license by the State Bank of Pakistan to operate nationwide.

Conference on air safety scheduled to be held on the International Airline Pilots’ Day today (Thursday).

The concession was vetoed by countries including India, Bangladesh and Paraguay.

Thousands of businesspersons take part in LCCI Business Walk to show resolve to take Pakistan out of gloom.

Diversification of trade to silver and oil helps growth.

Australia seeking import of surgical instruments, sports goods.

Consumption declining since peaking in fiscal 2008.

Contract to Rs5 trillion during January-March.

Funds provided by ADB to be used for project.

Expert believes precious metal still undervalued in local market.

Association chairman hopeful of meeting $2 billion target.

KSE benchmark 100-share index rose 0.27 per cent or 31.8 points to end at the 11,933.17-point level.

Director warns of rising inflation, widening fiscal deficit.

Consumer price index recorded at 13.6% in the previous month.