Business

Amounts to Rs93 billion in 2015, value of savings up 48.7%

3G/4G users reached 24.7 million, up 6.6% compared to 23.2m in preceding month

Over Rs30b is to be paid by finance division, payments pending since 2008

Says KCCI needs to take up trade issues with government

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 263.79 points

Taxi service app joins Pakistan’s journey in revitalising transport sector

CCP gives approval, saying share purchase will not weaken competition

First consignment of 141,000 cubic metres being injected into SSGC network

Finds it flouting Competition Act 2010, PPA says it does not have funds to pay penalty

Major challenges are poor performance of consultants, delay in procurement

Moody's said its rating committee had discussed China's status at a meeting on February 9

Earnings in 2015 33% higher, but below market expectations.

Punjab governor looks to soothe business community.

Former President Engineer Rizwan Ashraf stressed on the need for ‘Energy Act’

Details reveal efficiency and cost take back seat in buying electricity from IPPs

Will review steps for removing bottlenecks in way of bilateral trade

Will pump up to $35m into Zamzama field for increasing gas production

Chinese company, LCCI discuss port city’s strategic location

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 139.60 points

Overall exports to Colombo expected to rise 100% to $500m

Banks’ advances-to-deposits ratio goes down to 46.4%, profitability rises

Spike in prices sees CPI rising for fifth successive month

Stresses need of diversification into new markets

Adel Elarbi cites areas of agriculture, tourism and services for cooperation

Following lifting of sanctions, countries hoping project would be completed

PM Sharif likely to meet Putin this year to remove trade hurdles

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 75.43 points

Exporters have 8 more years to explore EU markets under GSP Plus

Wants zero-rated regime implemented, bonds issued immediately

Net interest income amounted to Rs2.3b, down 23.2% from previous year

Subsidised DAP, suitable weather, new sowing method will help achieve high output

Only 2,200 traders availed it, against officials’ estimate of one million

Discriminatory rules forced foreign firms out and discouraged local firms

Comparison of Pakistan Post and the Royal Mail gives fair idea of difference

NBP president gets highest raise despite share price plunging 22%

Govt needs to focus on development spending, resolving current account deficit

People opting for scheme will not be abiding by most of tax laws

Cultivation could pave way to building dome for farming on planet

Supply-demand gap exists because expectations are not met

They were informed about the role of SECP as the apex regulator of non-banking finance sector

Pledge to consult closely on exchange markets to strengthen stability

Winning offer beat competing joint bid by Chinese investors

Announcement comes after chief executive warned employees that job cuts were necessary

Besides cargo, it will have capacity to carry 400 passengers

Equities recovered in the latter half to wipe out earlier losses

ECC forms committee that will come up with its findings in next meeting

Council CEO says locals need training as per global standards to compete

Britain will vote in a referendum in June whether it wants to remain part of the 28-nation EU

The loans are granted for a maximum repayment time of 10 years

Byco has decided to reduce internal costs in multiple operating units as well as at the head office