Business

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.

Says potential to improve trade volume exists.

Under the second MoU, Lahore and Yantie have been declared twin cities

Banks lend Rs54.3b in first two months of current fiscal year.

Central bank data shows country’s total reserves stand at $13,305m.

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 155.53 points.

Control of core business to be sold to a global airline.

Bosan says sector can explore markets of Gulf nations.

Company develops strategy for profitable growth, product rationalisation.

CFO talks about customer complaints, improvement in company’s efficiency

Report says security concerns, political instability pose downside risks.

World Bank to provide $11 billion over four years to Pakistan for irrigation and power projects.

Commission will finalise its recommendations in 120 days

Once the proposed 20% increase takes effect, SNGPL and SSGCL will generate Rs45 billion.

Finance minister insists the move will not derail the IMF loan programme .

Says Pakistan can take advantage of free trade between Morocco and US.

Cotton cloth should be utilised to keep cotton flowers from moisture.

Urges businessmen to take advantage of GSP Plus status.

National carrier posts gross profit of Rs338 million during the period.

According to the breakdown, about 1.243 million went to Saudi Arabia, 866,418 to UAE and 27,660 to Qatar

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 47.97 points.