Business

Demand immediate resumption of gas supply, compensation for losses

Says higher production, less expenditures could tackle inflation

Costa Rica-based scheme is suspected of laundering billions.

Seek refund of collected amount as courts ruled against the tax

Country receives only 7.5% of annual estimate in first two months of FY15

Court decisions dominated news flow during the week.

World Egg Day observed across the Punjab

Malik appreciated the British government’s policies based on equality

The programme will conduct meetings in Washington DC, at CLDP and USPTO

Karachi-based, consistent taxpayers facing burden, says chamber chief.

Will seek shareholder approval in general meeting on Nov 7.

Corporation shows interest in privatisation of power companies.

Holds conference to stimulate investment in coal, shale gas and oil.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 179.69 points.

Despite limited coverage, consumers increase.

Auto-signalling, e-ticketing systems also in pipeline.

Say their input has not been taken while framing the new policy.

Supreme Court allows transaction to go ahead, will occur next week after resolution.

IFC interested in privatisation of power distribution companies

However, shares can not be transferred until the conclusion of the case

Finance minister meets US deputy national security adviser

Consensus over exchange of local products in both markets.

Newly elected chiefs to discuss damage mitigation.

Ambassador points out opportunities in the country.

SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $247 million to $8,857 million

Notice sent to Karachi Stock Exchange, process gets under way.

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 124.29 points.

Debt restructuring, fragile banking major challenges, says envoy.

Quarterly increase of 11% registered, data shows.

Region expected to expand 0.4% slower than previous forecast.

Project cost soars to Rs84 billion, comes in for a lot of flak.

Expenditure in first nine months will be restricted to hold reserves for possible shortfall, says Dar

Recent numbers clearly suggest that Pakistan’s economy is further slowing down with serious consequences

Lagarde says IMF puts the chance of the Euro area slipping back to a prolonged contraction at 35-40 per cent

Apple trackers believe the company will pull back the curtain on thinner iPads with ramped up capabilities

Ishaq Dar says govt is committed to encouraging foreign investment in various sectors

Smuggled Iranian petroleum products sell freely in almost every locality of the city.

UK-based group to name new brand in 2015

Govt begins farm registration to improve export quality.

Economic sanctions on Tehran deter payment of millions of dollars

Introduction could speed up product development.

Lahore market stable despite heavy duties.

Expresses fear of production losses and labour lay-off

Overall South Asia growth, led by India, expected to accelerate

Authorities sign MoU with DP World to resume operations.

Net amount returned recorded at Rs3.7b until September 26.

Huge discrepancy between tax payments and tax returns

CEO Faeza looks to expand furniture business with quality products, after-sale services

Link between the two needs to be investigated in Pakistan

Country needs to boost savings and exports, woo investors.