Business

Consumers will be refunded Rs24b; NEPRA puts off decision on K-Electric plea

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 230.74 points

Chamber officials say industry can create jobs, promote exports and increase tax revenue

It is damaging local industry, discourages legal imports

Says plans must materialise to form specialised science and technology parks

State distribution companies seek tariff cut, K-Electric petitions for price increase

Govt had paid the money as incentive to complete work before the deadline

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index gains 55.74 points

Reiterates Pakistan has made strong comeback since 2013

Regulator is looking to promote corporatisation and encourage startups

Says the banknote is significantly smaller in value than bills of $100, 200 euros and 50 pounds

Move comes days after Senate adopted a resolution to withdraw the Rs5,000 note

Research paper results show increase in reported trust decreases probability of labour force participation

Jovago portal says it is working to improve services, educating hotel owners

Favourable geography and natural resources not enough to make country thrive

With huge amounts parked outside, further relaxations will take down revenue projections

It will attract investment from competitive suppliers in generation resources

Key ones have been handed over their respective ministries, government takes charge

Officials say both countries have potential to enhance cooperation between their SME sectors

Invites Pakistani businessmen to participate in ‘Aleeshan Pakistan’ exhibition

IPO for state-owned company could take place in 2018

Balochistan says it was not consulted; consumer prices may rise 9.7%

Second time in weeks China has slapped multimillion-dollar fine on a US company

Insurance in Pakistan is still at the lowest level, says ombudsman

KSE-100 index gained 0.1% week-on-week, closing at 46,633 points

Countries aim to introduce technologically advanced agricultural equipment

Later, the management and the guests toured various sections of the market

Discuss reducing duties, tariffs in bid to increase volume

Three gas processing facilities would be set up to address the issue of shortage

World Bank, ADB refuse to fund Diamer-Bhasha as return will take long time

Plans to increase annual PVC production to 195,000 tons, up 14.7%

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index falls 65.79 points

FBR chief says tax rates for non-filers of returns will be increased in FY18

PSO cannot import more oil as power producers delay payments to it

They will now be up for discussion during JCC meeting in Beijing

Provinces also eye inclusion of key civic transport projects in their respective metropolises

This year’s deficit will be 297 billion riyals, down 8.9% from 2016’s budget forecast

E-commerce giant ‘disappointed’, says it has improved policing of goods

Illegal practice going on due to hefty price difference of Rs32 per litre

Govt borrowed Rs570b in 2-1/2 years by keeping motorways, airport as collateral

Has to complete 35 years of work in just three years

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index dips 293.53 points

Says department concerned about progress as revenues depend on it

Will take care of Chitral girl who lost all family members in recent crash

This means management control of the stock exchange’s core operations goes to strategic investors

Development means management control of the stock exchange’s core operations goes to strategic investors

A person who has done well for himself will want a car that reflects his achievements.

Says rise in value of exports due to increase in commodity prices worldwide

85% of shareholders take decision during extraordinary annual general meeting

Tribunal dismisses Hascol’s argument that acquisition will reduce competition