Business

Pakistan has rejected Afghanistan’s demand of opening up its eastern borders to allow the state to trade with India.

The mutual funds industry has declined by 7.6 per cent in May as compared to the preceding month to stand at Rs205 billion.

PR has hit a new low because of corrupt and incapable officers, delay in train schedule and frequent locomotive breakdowns.

Ice cream manufacturers face competition from a host of sweet contenders.

Another downward day was at work at the stock market on Tuesday, signalling the least chances of revival.

The arrival of a new Dubai-based airline in Pakistan has many asking whether the sky is big enough for competition.

Pakistan plans to expand its Shariah-compliant banking industry and attract more investors from the Gulf.

Prices of cotton rose further on Monday and reached a fresh high of Rs7,200 per maund (37.324 kg).

The Credit Risk Report for the second quarter of 2010 has ranked Pakistan’s sovereign debt the 4th most risky in the world.

SAP and CIO magazine recently hosted an event in Lahore to identify hindrances in business practice in Pakistan.

A bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi Stock Exchange amid the retardation of global economic recovery on Monday.

The government's attempt to offer better returns to farmers often results in higher prices for consumers.

The IMF has praised Pakistan’s commitment to the $11.3 billion loan programme, despite delays in VAT.

A confidential report had revealed that 400 Afghanistan bound containers had gone missing.

The stock market edged lower on Friday as investors held off investments and trading.

CCP Chairman Khalid Mirza said that hearing of the case against the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has been completed.