Business

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 207.19 points.

Sindh Police IG hopes other zones in Karachi will follow suit.

Seek govt’s nod to run business for five days a week.

Highlights achievements, policies for developing ICT sector.

Fresh products will be exported within a day.

Calls tax ‘injustice to cement industry’.

Credit to private sector rises 33 times period last year.

American private firms need licence for gas sales to foreign countries.

Gives a discount of 4.2% over price in stock market.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 76.10 points.

Ministry sought funds out of development budget to procure 6 patrol vessels for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency

Dar highlighted that present government was concentrating upon economic and social progress to strengthen the economy.

Cites their potential to host criminals and hinder business growth.

PRGMEA chairman expects orders valuing $600m after event.

Analysts say 3 different sales tax rates not only create confusion in taxpayers’ minds but also result in complexities

Company testing its LTE services while awaiting approval from PTA.

Experts suggest Pakistan must seek supply guarantees from Turkmenistan.

More than 150 candidates take part, develop linkages with trade organisations.

SBP data shows average lending rate on outstanding loans clocks up at 11.1%.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 58.41 points.

PC board to approve base price for 5% PPL shares in today’s meeting.

Sindh government has expressed its reservation over the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess.

The chairman PTA reiterated government’s resolve to support and develop the telecom sector.

Govt working on projects to solve energy crisis.

SITE body, BISP tie up to tackle poverty in country.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 307.19 points.

Local and foreign exhibitors establish over 300 stalls.

Shipments surge 31% in first two months after winning duty concessions.

Pakistan ranked 25th out of 26 developing telecom markets, according to study.

Shariah board of SBP approves Salam-based structure for short-term instrument.

Price set at 5 cents per unit, will lead to a power purchase deal.

Farmers adopt modern methods to increase output, comply with global best practices.

Its development will generate billions in revenues and create 2m jobs.

Funds must not be used to meet general borrowing needs.

Majority of bank CEOs’ remuneration went up in 2013.

Insurance premiums on shipping lines increase following threats of attacks.

Businessman import plants, grows fruit in Pakistan.

Industrial units will enjoy tax exemption for 10 years.

Use of Haram ingredients leads to restrictions.

Power cuts impeding production, affecting exports.

This will give govts better options to stabilise finances.

Approves all amendments moved by govt, rejects those of opposition.

Job-site inspections along with sanctions to ensure compliance.

Objective is to rejuvenate trade links, boost ties.

Company, in return, seeks an increase in wellhead gas price.

Lahore incident and diminishing foreign interest contribute to market’s decline.

The actions being taken right now will add immensely to our economic woes and cripple future governments.

Overall, the federal PSDP of 2014-15 reveals a hurried and ad hoc inclusion of a number of large, new projects.

It will finance its 35MW coal-fired plant through local banks.

Hundreds of applications had been pending with hefty security and inspection amounts with OGRA.