Business

Consumer Price Index stands at 7.7% primarily due to rise in food prices.

Denmark minister stresses on areas of development

Body’s new chief says exports have dropped $1b so far.

Analysts believe transaction could have brought in Rs6b investment.

Govt takes the step in order to avoid disruption to bank business.

The management has also decided that salary for 45 days, from mid-July till the end of August, will be disbursed

Petrol to cost consumers Rs103.62 per litre instead of Rs106.56.

Launches programme to improve sector’s prospects

Annual revenue target of Rs2.81 trillion under jeopardy

The delegates apprised the minister regarding global business potentials and key features of their company

Privatisation Commission chairman highlights issues regarding plan to privatise DISCOs, OGDCL .

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 343.26 points

Raw material imported not being cleared by Customs

Three accused have been arrested and are in FIA custody for further investigation.

Management was arranging transport services for continuous delivery of iron ore and metallurgical coal.

New policy yet to be announced despite calls for suggestions.

Terms hiring of member oil illegal, but he may face charges of misconduct.

Current policies complex and promote evasion of taxes, says KCCI.

After the receipt of SNGPL’s plan, the ministry will review the matter.

Says true trade potential remains untapped between neighbours.

Modern methods key to future prospects of farming.

Joint venture will generate 50MW from Gharo wind corridor.

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 322.52 points.

Consumers’ perceptions over current, expected conditions record single largest drop since January 2012

ADB said improvement in economic reforms and improving the security situation would help revive investment

In 2013, the service sector took largest share with 46 per cent of the total economy.

India, China ahead in production, global market share.

Low-quality BT cotton seed variety adds to their woes.

Govt must have roadmap of policies to promote productive research.

New laws could give dominant role to multinationals, sideline small firms.

Lack of quality control leaves farmers undecided what is good or what is bad .

One of major hurdles is how to lay pipeline in Balochistan province which has a history of blowing up pipelines?

Zong announces launch of 4G LTE services.

Statement comes after experts warn of threats by hackers.

Investigators believe instant messaging was used to influence fix.

PCJCCI president stresses on neighbour’s example.

Merger could potentially lead to ‘$1 billion of synergies’.

Money used to meet budget deficit target for 2013-14.

OGDC offering, GIDC imposition and limited foreign buying main factors behind the decline.

Affordable, convenient procedures trump conventional insurance plans.

Country head says ECC will take up matter again in next meeting

The transaction is expected to be completed by October 31

Need to enhance trade and commercial ties, says KCCI chief

University making efforts to produce manpower by offering 160 degree programmes, Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan

Asks OGRA whether to shift Rs49b burden onto consumers.

Major portion came from the payment of profit on FDI

Petroleum ministry eager to attract investment in oil and gas sector

Karachi-based company to serve particular market segment

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 234.62 points.

Committee finds proposal irrational, says no justification for preferential treatment.