Business

Technological immersion brings with it many new situations that companies have never had to worry about before.

From burgers in the US to sugar in Bolivia and chilis in Indonesia, food prices across the globe are soaring.

NPLs of commercial banks increased by Rs34.2 billion in the first quarter of the current financial year 2010-11.

While Pakistan is not as bad when it comes to establishing businesses, it has not been as great as it can be.

PIA says all domestic and international flights will operate on schedule, there will not be any disruption of flights.

What are the alternatives, if any and how can they be effectively provided to the deserving?

The year 2012 is expected to bring another severe financial crisis, unless the banks are smarter this time around.

Devolving power regulation has added advantage of rewarding regions with lower rates of theft with lower tariffs.

International Investment Consortium interested in projects based on public-private partnership.

Consultation with business community needed to solve economic problems, says Pakistan Computer Association President.

Government fixes textile export target at $14 billion for current fiscal year.

Youssef Boutros-Ghali resigns as head of International Monetary Fund’s main policy steering panel.

Currency likely to stay stable until the end of the quarter.

Cement industry leaders identify Iraq, Sri Lanka and African countries as potential export destinations.

Index falls 1.8% in first three days, only to bounce back in the final two.

Project, to be completed in 2012, will provide 56.4 megawatts electricity as compared to current 6 megawatts.

Power generation capacity will increase from six to 56 megawatts.

NADRA, car makers, banks, airlines and housing authorities to provide information to FBR.

The total volume of trade between Pakistan and China in 2010 rose by $2 billion to $8.7 billion.

The automobile sector has a capacity to produce around 270,000 vehicles per annum.

PPMA wants regulation to deal with issues of pharmaceutical industry raised after 18th amendment.

Federal and provincial governments to ensure that the province is provided with its share of water.

There was no information that non-availability of furnace oil had caused the closure of power plants.

New York market, domestic demand push up prices.

USC plans to open 200 new outlets in both rural and urban areas.

Investment board urged to focus on power generation.

Armed men attack a vehicle carrying employees, gun down one person and injure another.

The KSE-100 index ended 55 points higher on Friday.

Airline asked to come up with a viable business plan.

KESC signs MoU with Chinese firm Global Mining Company which will fund alternate energy projects.

Govt to push exports of agricultural goods, value-added textiles.

Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture says production of main food crops much more than actual consumption.

Byco Petroleum’s net loss drops 41% to Rs1.14b in first half of fiscal 2011 compared with last year.

PIA defends proposed alliance between PIA and Turkish Airlines, says move will help regain lost passengers.

Exchange sees rapid increase in business this year.

Rupee weakens, overnight rates flat.

Competition Commission penalises jute mills association to discourage cartelisation, malpractices in corporate sector.

Project expected to boost exports to $500 million.

ECC committee to review wheat procurement policy sets support price for farmers at Rs950 per 40kg.

Despite rampant food inflation and economic slowdown, business is good for Meat One.

Analysts expect duty revision to 5% from 7.5%. Govt will be forgoing Rs8b a month if deemed duty is abolished.

Domestic markets follow international price reduction.

KSE-100 index ended gained 117 points higher on Thursday after central bank report on state of economy.

Decision to issue equity-linked bonds withheld due to increased cost of insuring sovereign debt.

Commerce minister says that with increased focus on regional trade, 2011 will be good for exports from Pakistan.

Inflation in other capital cities was lower than the overall CPI inflation.

Floods and extended heavy monsoon rains raised the underground water table and soil moisture level.

EU plan to grant trade concessions to Pakistan suffers setback.

Benchmark 100-share index falls 31 points, volumes drop to 10-week low.

Move part of govt’s efforts to stimulate affected areas.