Business

Central bank likes to talk tough, but ultimately does the banks’ bidding

Reach Rs1,102b, market share increases to 9.9%.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 207.35 points

Petitioner maintains Afghan SIMs being operated in Pakistan are a security risk

The delegation will also explore business opportunities.

Dr Husain wants business community to step up.

Experts suggest trend of multi-story buildings provides solution.

Government bringing new law to keep a close watch on INGOs/NGOs.

SBP’s liquid foreign exchange reserves increased $171 million to $10,476 million

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 281.52 points.

Sends a list of 10,000 companies that did not file tax returns.

PTA report says earnings from all licensees clocks in at $1b.

PSO cancels cargo shipments; power plants to run out of supply

Come up with different timeframes for lowering duties, will meet again in March.

Several pre-2009 projects, including 2005 earthquake aid, included in Kerry-Lugar tally.

Underlines need of following Chinese growth model.

The minister claims that oil production in the country had reached 100,698 barrels per day

Local markets suffering due to heavy inflow of Indian yarn.

People having more than 3 SIMs will have to provide biometric record.

Establishment of window operation accompanied with allocation of Rs50m.

UBL Funds CEO says more CPPI-based funds to be introduced.

Company attributes substantial drop in sales to import of used cars.

Confusion over SBP’s role, fear of administrative action major hindrance.

Govt steps in to settle dispute over payment of additional costs.

Obama Administration's decision to allow US companies to start oil export is a game-changer for the global oil market

Rahman was removed from PPL in 2011 when PPP government reshuffled top officials at major organisations

Amid crisis, Pakistan approves use of grid-connected solar energy.

Urge steps to fully utilise incentives offered in budget.

Tikka, Biryani led the way with 49% and 13% shares.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 89.06 points.

NA panel pondering move on fears the bank is protecting the accused.

Clears power station in Faisalabad at reduced cost.

State-owned entities fail to maintain grid, keep pace with surging demand.

Sale of New York’s iconic hotel could be a strategic cornerstone to revive PIA’s finances

Second phase of talks under free trade deal begins with Beijing.

NAB has resolved to do across-the-board accountability in an objective and impartial manner.

Govt to waive sales tax on sale of new SIM cards, lower verification charges by over 50% from Jan 12 to Feb 28

The projects built under public-private partnership will cost $83.4m

If India chooses to become US’s best friend, supported by Japan, Sino-Pakistan relations may develop a competing nexus

Final report will include a roadmap for enabling Pakistan to achieve full implementation of all IOSCO principle

Government has refused to allow increase in prices of some drugs since 2001.

Finds it hard to release stocks in market due to weak demand.

LNG-, local gas-based power plants to provide relevant stability.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 26.18 points.

Impasse between millers, farmers continues .

Growth expected to continue in 2015, analyst says.

Will meet on Tuesday to consider one and a half dozen schemes for approval.

Power, infrastructure and social uplift schemes get less-than-required funds.

Asks businesses to set up surgical instrument unit

December volume highest in decades