Business

Food security ministry wants to run the committee; textile ministry resists

16 startups graduate after a successful incubation of four months

They are protesting against disparity in gas prices

Benchmark KSE 100-share Index increases 61.05 points

Cash-flow crunch has brought the industry to the brink of disaster

Central bank needs to develop a tool to assess the deviation of rupee

Says high cost of human resource and demands from 6,000 employees reasons for the scheme

‘Financing facility was arranged by UBL and Credit Suisse Singapore in addition to state-run NBP’

Sector's bubble needed to be given a reality check

They are heavily concentrated in mineral products, followed by machinery, iron and steel

Media and political corps should be vigilant to prevent breach of law

Most significant challenge has been the government’s political will

China has established itself as leader in financing infrastructure

Tax-free remittance of overseas dollars can provide financing for infrastructure building

Three-fourths of borrowings to go to meeting budget financing requirements

Industry demands relief package to avoid closure of units

Business forum meets annually to step up activities on both sides

Only six out of 56 recommendations for transfer of functions, depts implemented

Industrialists argue they are paying far higher price than Sindh counterparts

Notes system is rigged with deficiencies that are adversely affecting earnings

New ideas will create jobs, produce successful entrepreneurs

After losing 524 points in the preceding week, showed fresh gains in index-heavy sectors

Says CPI inflation, which rose to 4.2% in October 2016 from 1.6% in October 2015, is manageable

Unlike India, Pakistan is focusing on softer measures to boost financial inclusion, says Ashraf Mahmood Wathra

Monetary Policy Committee has cut the target rate by 0.75% in fiscal 2015-16

Ministry urged to grant approval to import immediately

Speakers say social media can be used to address issues of farmers

Uptick came on back of reduction in finance cost and not higher sales

These will transmit 2,520MW from Bhikki and Sahiwal plants

Benchmark KSE 100-share index increases 49.93 points

Cites outages, security fears as hurdles to investment

Officials say FBR needs to consult with stakeholders

Cabinet body rejects proposal of centre to take PTDC back from the province

Former board member believes process may fetch between $76m and $107m

Fresh borrowing will be used to provide electricity to rural areas in the two provinces

Also cuts gas prices for industrial sector by up to 33%, decision will not affect revenue

Petition says official concealed material facts, is incompetent, overage

Admits power tariff in Pakistan is high compared to the region

Authority decides to introduce regime to address issue of unhealthy competition

Reviews projects for setting up telecentres, computer labs

Benchmark KSE 100-share index increases 48.71 points

Says ministry is taking over CCP’s role of assessing competition in telecommunication sector

Lenders include Credit Suisse Singapore Office, UBL and NBP

Consumers will receive a cumulative relief of Rs20b in December bills

The uncertainty caused by the shock decision has also led foreign investors to withdraw huge amounts of capital

All leading major companies from Pakistan will be invited to attend the conference

Says authorities should include future challenges in policy planning

Committee says it will address issues faced by consumers

Parliamentary affairs minister says energy, water and food top priority of govt

Company embarks on aggressive exploration drive in Balochistan, K-P