Business

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.

17 businessmen have disappeared in the past four months.

Donors ask Pakistan to step up output by 1 bcfd in 2015.

Says they will not increase prices despite rise in excise duty.

Langove says the revenue authority has been formed to enhance tax net and increase spending on the welfare of people.

Govt reduced tax from 16% to 10% for FY15.

Amount in line with stated target; yield on GIS comes around 7.97%.

Several banks surpass their annual targets; disbursement up 13.6% .

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 17.47 points.

Trafficking casebook garners attention of Pakistan’s tobacco industry and tax watchdog.

KSE laments increased taxes to affect market liquidity.

Terminal to be premier handler, adhere to international standards.

Company failed to maintain segregation of clients’ assets among other issues.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 483.61 points.

Central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $56 million to $8,669 million.

Says anti-competitive practices make urea expensive for farmers.

Low exports in May a reason behind weak BoP position.

Sweden’s IKEA promises assistance for the industrial zone.

Lack of trade information hampers foreign investment.

Instead of progressive tax policies, equitable asset distribution, policymaker continue to place faith in big business

Federal government is seeking to extend the statutory deadline by another four years, to 2023.