Business

Think tank names 18 vulnerable industries that need govt attention.

Move will squeeze power plants that need gas to boost production.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 362.38 points.

Consumers facing eight hours of outages in urban areas.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asian States exchange strong handshakes.

Officials send notices to taxpayers under the pretence of missing data.

Govt does not release quarterly data, presents average growth for first half.

Longstanding dispute over controversial Takaful Rules 2012 to come to an end.

Rs312 billion raised through State Bank while Rs429.9 billion through commercial banks.

Publication of directory makes Pakistan fourth country to publish details of all individual, corporate tax payers.

More research, better policies needed to prevent stunting among children.

Wants to shield against inventory losses, requests for currency stability.

Chinese show interest in agriculture tie-ups.

Both sides agree to identify irritants for free flow of goods.

Lamudi posting impressive growth.

Says it is not possible to eliminate circular debt from energy chain.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 1.6 points.

Has not withdrawn objection to project that could have environmental impact.

Dar says decision to increase tax rate would be taken next year.

Oil and gas sector attracts highest amount in July-March period.

FBR unveils directory showing tax details of all taxpayers.

PTA refutes Reuters report about finance minister’s disappointment over bidding process.

Ishaq Dar may call off auction for being "embarrassingly off target," says official from his team.

Chatterjee observed that insurance supervisors are seeking a balance between regulation and protecting policyholders.

Urges business community to avail opportunities in Faisalabad.

Govt accepts demand, returns control to PFD.

Chief minister offers full administrative support to Japanese companies.

Win ECC’s approval for export of another 250,000 tons of sweetener.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 155.3 points.

Investment titan blames govt for market gains not translating into GDP growth.

Four bids received, Warid did not participate.

IMF Fiscal Monitor says gross debt to national output ratio to remain at 63.4%.

Joint ventures for oil, gas exploration will also come up for discussion.

There is need to mitigate impression that India is interested in bilateral trade or it will negatively impact ties.

Finance Minister says tax revenue has increased by 17% while exports have witnessed an increase of 6% this year.

The survey also found 21 percent reported having email or social network accounts compromised.

Getting international investors to invest in Pakistan on the basis of price alone is a bad strategy.

Engro Eximp chief executive stresses work on new seeds to increase production.

Innovative approach should be undertaken to bridge digital divide.

With persistent US pressure, $1.5b gift seems to have buried the project.

Old-fashioned calculation methods swell the ranks of employed.

Decision will improve liquidity, lead to overall reduction in interest rates.

Support price of wheat increased from Rs1,200 to Rs1,250 per 40 kilogrammes.

Pledge to follow up on reforms and support rescue programme.

Kaymu.pk leading local industry, launching same portal in 26 countries.

Encourages collaboration among OIC members.

Had recalled 2.6m cars due to ignition switch defect linked to 13 deaths.

PTEA chairman highlights textile industry’s woes

Delays mandatory sitting of the Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board.

Headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, the bench asked them to file their comments by May 5.