Business

Major push came from services sector, industrial sector contracted.

Islamic banking share expected to increase to 12 per cent.

Higher input costs hurting industry, says official body.

We don’t think IMF programme is going to be disrupted: Moody’s analyst.

Protesters blocked the main Shahabpura Road for about three hours by burning tyres and parking large-sized containers.

Company management under investigation for misappropriation.

Member can grant LPG and CNG transportation and marketing licence.

KESC allowed increase of 53 paisa.

Privatisation Commission invites expressions of interest from investors.

Hike came in the wake of high oil and power prices.

Capital injection expected to improve performance, but budget deficit to rise.

Oil supply affected after All Pakistan Oil Tankers Association goes on strike, petrol stations

CNG prices to go up by Rs1.5/kg and electricity prices by one rupee per unit.

Companies’ long-term survival depends on ethics, according to Chartered Institute of Management Accountant.

Overall financial position mainly affected by fuel prices.

Manufacturing sector rises on goods’ prices and not sales.

Conference called to invite proposals from tax officials.

Time-bound trade concession package remains unapproved nine months after last year’s floods.

KSE 100-share index loses 79 points.

Move part of restructuring of oil and gas sector.

ADB, Australian company join hands to share trade risk.

Chief minister’s help sought to resolve the problem.

Participants will be trained in various IT skills.

Fuel, electricity and food prices pull up the index.

This may have a negative impact on business growth.

Withdrawal of data exclusivity clause can cause reduction in medicine prices.

PSDP target of Rs280b was reduced to Rs150b.

PC official says power shortfall to be restricted to 4,000MW.

Domestic market follows international trend.

FBR proposes but finance ministry opposes.

SITE chairman expresses concern over unannounced power outages in industrial areas.

Minister calls for pre-emptive measures before monsoon.

High global oil prices, better production provide support.

Qubee chief calls the service ‘different, difficult and dynamic’.

Paper says central bank cannot restrict govt borrowing and take emergency financial measures.

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) 100-share index fell 0.18 per cent or 21.65 points to end at 12,035.89 points.

Move comes as part of government’s bid to comply with IMF’s conditions.

Pakistan Fast Growth 100, ranking for the most dynamic companies in Pakistan launched.

Exports to Afghanistan and Pakistan increased to 12.2 million kg from 7.4 million kg in the same period a year-ago.

Revenue Advisory Council terms proposed Rs1,952b tax target unrealistic.

Market closed at 12,057, up by 0.86 per cent over the previous week.

Economists criticise government for not taking necessary steps to resolve crisis.

Refineries stop supplying petroleum products to PSO.

Government issues notification.

Customers can now download their electricity bill from the KESC website.

Summary sent to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani for approval.

PTCL has announced its financial results for the nine months ended March 31.

Reshuffling and appointment of top executives continued in the oil and gas sector.

Delegation offers generating 2,000 megawatts of power in Sindh within the next five years.

Oil sector in the limelight on back of earnings announcements.