Business

Industries secretary denies any shortage of fertiliser in country.

Launch of new models aid in 4% increase during 4MFY15.

Annual economic growth target of 5.1% under threat

Petroleum ministry makes case for setting up such units.

Would push Chinese investors to add 9,000MW to national grid before 2018 general elections, says Ahsan Iqbal.

Failing to conduct privatisation smoothly goes to show how weak the ruling party is at the moment

Prime minister appreciated Ishaq Dar’s efforts for strengthening the rupee value against the dollar

Government focus required to promote the sector

Development subject to company’s upgrade potential.

Says assistance to exporters would increase foreign exchange earnings.

TDAP official urges energy efficiency and training manpower.

Assures TRC that board can generate amount equal to federal budget.

Wants to purchase TPL Direct Insurance’s shares up to 7.5m.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 351.8 points.

Questions why minister changed his earlier stance

Energy ministers to meet next week to discuss multi-billion-dollar contract.

Report says air carrier undertaking steps to improve financial health.

Road shows for Sukuk to be held in UK, Gulf states later this month.

Should have authority to reject debt contract that does not offer at least 1% return on costs.

Malaysian fund commits $3.5 million to online portal .

Ministry says approval is anticipatory which will be ratified by ECC.

DPP adamant on implementing new regulations for Pakistani market.

Analysts expect SBP to revise discount rate downwards.

With depleting gas reserves, application could help save energy.

Pakistan banking on China to tackle its power and gas shortages.

Decision taken after investors subscribed to only half of the shares put up for sale

Government struggles after sharp decline in global oil prices

Officials discuss strategies for bolstering trade ties

Sanction comes after failure to declare results for two successive quarters

Pakistan Textile Summit 2014 is scheduled to start on November 26 in Lahore

PM highlights country’s sector, pleased with MoUs.

International rice market ‘Indian agriculture policy hurting Pakistan’.

Move will also bring down expenditures, increase number of locomotives.

Despite poor show, lender up for approving $1.1 billion loan in December

Low inflation numbers, strong sector-specific performances lead to index’s gains.

Investment advisory firm announces semi-annual review.

Pricing issues prove to be bitter pill to swallow for manufacturers

Says it will continue to facilitate trade and industry .

PVMA chief says slash to occur in a couple of days.

Discuss challenges with economic officers of US Consulate

Under new policy, it will help develop skills, increase productivity and create 3m jobs

LCCI President pointed out that labour force in Pakistan was 60.34 million, of which Punjab’s share was 29.16 million

Manufacturers use substandard chemicals to sell cheap products

IT minister says govt committed to promoting digital environment

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 266.26 points

Zubair wants political leadership to engage with PPP and allay its concerns.

PCJCCI chief says labour needs to be trained to take advantage

Pakistan’s rural population can benefit from technology

Demand surplus stock to be put to better use before crushing.

Says PM Nawaz Sharif ordered a special audit to avoid further cost escalation