Business

Fast-track revival taking place in the country, survey says

Eclipses 2.8% expansion of last year as govt moves to tackle power deficit

Stock market attracted net inflow of $38.5m in outgoing year, decrease of 85%

Dismal performance reveals gaping holes in govt policy

Survey advises focus on value-added services, branchless banking

Energy sector posted 12.18% growth, electricity generation posts slight increase

Amount just 4.45% less than previous year, raises doubts on govt’s claims of withdrawing massive tax breaks

A day before announcing the budget, the government highlights its achievements in the past year

Institutes should design their curricula according to sector needs, says official

Industry experts assert that an effective enforcement strategy is needed against non-compliant cigarette manufacturers

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 434.6 points

Move meant to control prices in Ramazan

Seeks 20% premium over price set in 2012 petroleum policy

Against IMF’s recommendations, government moves decisively towards single-stage-tax

New licence would allocate company another 10MHZ block on 850-MHZ band

Price level of CPI for all urban households in February 2016 was understated by as much as 9%, says think tank

How the PML-N fared in the past three years

OGDC and PPL working on pilot project to drill shale wells

Many apparel brands are witnessing double-digit growth

Planning minister denies any bureaucratic hurdle in implementation of these schemes

The regulator has caught, penalised several brokers for using clients’ money illegally

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 173.13 points

Company’s move signals intent of expansion in energy sector

This will help meet energy needs, especially during Ramazan

Petroleum ministry had sought supply of 31mmcfd to fertiliser manufacturer

The National Highway Authority will get a share of Rs188 billion, mainly to complete the road projects of the CPEC

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 459.57 points

Company still assessing damage, precise timeline for resuming operations unknown

Paapam chief seeks incentives for struggling industry

Private sector dues, T&D losses biggest contributors to inter-corporate debt

Despite being big producer, low yield preventing farmers from reaping benefits

Consumer Confidence Index drops 3.42% in survey’s May edition

Says it will create competition, end monopoly enjoyed by K-Electric

Oil prices may rise by up to 14.6% owing to fluctuation in the global crude markets; PM Nawaz will take final decision

Yearly remuneration of each CEO amounted to Rs59.6 million on average in 2015

New budget sees fresh taxation, burden to be passed onto consumers

Finance minister should change his goal posts to generate jobs, prosperity and economic security

It provides clean and metered drinking water with affordable tariffs

Indus Motor Company CEO says need for vehicle in economy segment exists, dialogue with principal ongoing

Salaries and pensions to consume 88% of funds

Will help facilitate European country’s investment

Aims to bridge gap between developers, agents and investors

Official says trilateral agreement not unexpected, cannot compete with Gwadar

This will be the second study that will cover areas left in the first assessment

KSE 100-share Index closed flat with banking stocks taking a beating

Withholding tax of 1% on life insurance, 4% on general insurance could be imposed

Amount earmarked has been exhausted, states notification.

Co-chairs 10th meeting of FSB Regional Consultative Group for Asia.

Association leader says port revenues have dropped due to this tax.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 153.29 points.