Business

Independence of state-owned units could lead to improvement in performance.

Pakistan may benefit if it becomes member in near future of New Development Bank.

Rupee's value has started to fall and if this trend was not arrested, it will bring many economic woes to the country.

Largest players grossing over $15 million and $25 million in revenues.

PFC intends to organise exhibitions, take part in international events.

Load-shedding, high cost of energy causing distress.

Dar directs water and power ministry to unplug connections of defaulters.

Embassies write letters, asking government to remove curbs.

Moody’s rating along with sustained foreign buying bolstered the market.

Central bank up beat over economy but states challenges remain.

Manila-based lender projects growth rate for 2013-14 to be 3.4%, close to IMF’s estimates.

Business, traders want step-wise progress for mutual benefit.

Different federal and provincial policies hampering growth.

APTMA urges govt to improve energy situation for growth.

Brought in to help company’s transition to 3G.

Revives investors’ confidence, govt policies appreciated.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 47.78 points.

Releases current account deficit data mistakenly.

Planning ministry says cost not based on detailed feasibility study.

Govt misses its first-year target, deficit stands at $19.98 billion.

Could sell electricity to private sector in order to avoid circular debt.

Pakistan Computer Bureau and Electronic Government Directorate failed to deliver results, along with corruption.

China will provide debt to cover 85% of the project cost while the rest of the financing will be arranged by Pakistan.

The telecom regulator and the FIA seized an operational illegal gateway exchange.

Pakistani entrepreneurs have the potential, but they fail to focus on developing their own brands.

Growth impossible with energy and liquidity constraints.

Pakistan Apparel Forum chief welcomes move but questions how.

Will happen once dialogue starts on all subjects including Kashmir, says Dar.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 400.94 points.

Likely to offer $12 per mmbtu to exploration companies.

Downward exchange rate flexibility can accelerate reserves accumulation: IMF.

Warsi takes over Siddiqui’s seat, change comes just days after exit of PPL MD.

Forms committee to consider gas supply to Tuwairqi Steel Mills.

Executive members to meet in New Delhi on September 12.

NHA chief hopes to bring network at par with that of developed countries.

Textile ministry says new policy would be announced.

President praises ambassador’s services in bringing countries closer.

Oil ministry suggests increasing UFG ceiling to bail out gas utilities.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 92.20 points.

Affirms B3 long-term local-currency deposit ratings.

First sketch of the project has been shared by the Land Port Authority.

Amount raised significantly less than set target.

Fatima and Engro latest plants to get affected, demand withdrawal.

Division of assets and liabilities of Reserve Bank of India post-1947 remains incomplete to this day.

IMC says $100m invested in improvements.

Ambassador says companies willing to invest more in the country.

Concession sought to boost oil supply to power plants.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 21.10 points.

Earnings increase to Rs8.2b compared to Rs7.8b in comparable period last year.

Decides against 10 narrow-body jets initially planned.