Business

According to the Sugar Factories Control Act, 1950, the cane crushing season is scheduled to start from October 1

SBP issued a new design banknote series in 2005 to improve the security, durability and aesthetic quality of banknotes

Association chief feels cheated by authorities, Shujaat Azeem presents counters

Food security ministry holds discussion, decision to be taken soon

Says development of road network will help the sector

Industry considering stopping production until stock is cleared

Ali insists the process was transparent as ETPL won the tender floated by govt

Amid tight budget, government looks to cut farmers’ losses

Says upcoming international poultry expo will play crucial role

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 946 points, finishes below 33,000

Phillips says its new "SoftBlue" technology is gentler on the retina

Shajar Capital Investment Analyst says there is uncertainty in the market due to a volatile political situation

Striking a balance between public, private entities is the way to growth

Leading firms like Jubilee Life Insurance, EFU have launched Takaful products

PFA’s crackdown reminds people of the regulator’s absence in Sindh

Another difficult winter seems to be ahead for gas consumers

Wants Pakistan to upgrade from RON 87 to RON 92 spec gasoline; domestic refineries argue against.

How plunderers are cashing in on distorted markets in absence of rational pricing

Strategy needed to focus on removing barriers, increasing broadband coverage

Uzma Adil says all possible steps shall be taken for improvement

Growth of housing colonies driving up prices

The joint research with SFU and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will take place over the next five years

Concerns raised over economic slowdown, US monetary policy also on agenda

Issues pertaining to export refunds, gas surcharges and high power tariffs will be discussed

Pakistan has been unable to make significant impact in the processed industry

Govt has recently formed team to resolve dispute over 8% tax on service industry

Concerns over international markets and regulatory tightening wiped off earlier gains.

Investment income drives sector’s profitability in second quarter

Balochistan seeks to help families earn by selling eggs

Holds entire management responsible for systematic stealing

Earnings driven by higher sales after reduction in sales tax

If they fail, the govt could allow competitors in market

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 506.25 points

Ghazi was leading a delegation during a visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Company set on expanding and diversifying both power and appliances divisions

Process will be completed in current year since funds have been allocated

Says mobile towers should be outsourced to third parties

SSGC and SNGPL will be unable to bridge deficit; will stare at loss of Rs29b during FY16

Specialists have started engineering and surveying work on the route for the TAPI project, state newspaper said

Nonfarm payrolls increased 173,000 last month as the manufacturing sector lost the most jobs since July 2013

SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased $3 million to $13,461

Public reduces reliance on cheques or pay orders; informal payment mechanisms gain momentum, data shows

Envoy says country needs to address issues including power crisis, security

Property prices start to increase, says report

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 87.57 points

Government has imposed 8% minimum tax on sector’s turnover

Electricity price goes up after introduction of a new slab

These will encourage consumers to produce renewable energy

Chinese, Iranian exhibitors receive huge response, sign several contracts

Move will clear the way for $500m loan for energy sector