Business

Ministry says ‘best offer’ will be lost if govt does not act; delay in awarding contract has already caused $1b loss.

India fears even temporary preferential access to European markets will give Pakistani goods a competitive advantage.

Pakistan can help in return for import of goods under a barter trade arrangement, says Board of Investment chairman.

Gold prices reached a fresh peak on Saturday owing to a volatile international bullion market.

Pakistan seeks greater access to Chinese markets.

Businesses and experts explore potential avenues.

KSE-100 index hits two and a half year high after climbing 2.3 per cent during week.

Finance minister slams elite for not paying taxes, opposing reforms.

Government and organisations still working out logistic matters.

Islamabad decides to launch diplomatic offensive following WTO rejection.

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) launches nationwide enterprise development training programme.

Three firms get nod from bio-tech regulator.

Lowest electricity tariff offered.

The country's image needs to be improved to attract foreign investment.

Three branches to be opened by December 25, says acting chief secretary.

Powers given under Customs Act, will last till June 30, 2011.

Mobilink offers phone with hopes of enticing customers to switch.

Stiefel shareholders get 144.52 shares of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for every share.

The bullish trend at local bourse continues on the last day of the trading week.

Dependence on domestic market for financing will fuel inflation, increase interest rate.

Tethyan CEO says no new company will be part of the project.

Farmers propose tax on agriculture income instead of consumption.

Work to provide electricity and water to Thar area.

Trade Development Authority decides to finish 12 export promotion and skill development projects.

National Commodity Exchange trading volumes reach record levels in November.

Trade boost between Pakistan and China needed, will provide easy access to markets in Gulf countries.

Survey one of the conditions imposed by World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Technical service sector can assist in overcoming power shortage, says Iran's Commercial Counselor.

Industrialists say documentation an excuse to repeal zero-rating, areas already fully documented

Rupee eases against dollar in currency market, overnight rates end at 11% in money market.

The benchmark 100-share index at KSE climbs 121.74 points, or 1.08 per cent, to close at 11,343.55 points.

Thirty six projects worth $13.3 billion to be given the go-ahead to boost economy.

USAID launchs ‘electricity for water’ programme in west Punjab, will enable farmers to save money and electricity.

Securities and Exchange Commission extends Companies Regularisation Scheme, Companies Easy Exit Scheme to December 31.

UAE Consul General says value of Pakisan's exports to UAE valued over $2 billion.

International markets were mostly subdued in November.

Banks make most investment in short-term papers.

Step taken for development of coal fields, output exempted from 1% federal excise duty.

US energy companies hesitate due to security concerns: US consultant.

Government and oil marketing companies (OMCs) take the hit instead of consumers.

OBS Pakistan (Private) Limited will now market and sell MSD-branded medicines medicines

Gold jumped by Rs486 to reach Rs38,271 per 10 grams in the local bullion market, international price also climb.

60,000 bales from fresh contracts arrive.

Karachi Stock Exchange's benchmark 100-share index ends 0.12 per cent or 12.95 points lower at 11,221.81.

Post-flood agriculture: 'Shortage of water remains pressing concern'.

Tax evasion on the rise as only one out of every 10 businessmen file tax returns.

Companies win awards at 10th International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) in Kuala Lumpur.

Media discuss recent hike in the discount rate and its possible effects on govt borrowing and private investment.

Pakistani textile industry can benefit from the experiences of top Sri Lankan companies.

Local suppliers now working on P&G projects abroad.