Business

CPI indicates the average Pakistani consumer is spending more on improving his existing lifestyle .

Iran will allow land-locked Afghanistan to use the port to export goods to India and other countries.

Say issues like diseases, low yield impossible to fix without research.

Due to confusion in finance bill, owners were taxed double for lifetime tokens.

Citibank offers expertise and services to the government of Pakistan for floating bonds and raising capital.

Prices of one-kanal plot have increased by Rs4m in some city areas.

Islamic banking division head believes in 3 years share of Islamic banking within Standard Chartered will cross 15%.

Refinery dormant as main sponsor has failed to woo suitable partners in the face of tough economic conditions.

Index climbed as high as 23,871 points before slipping down.

Man accused of occupation denies ownership of proposed housing scheme.

The sector continues to be underutilised, contributing only 1% to the GDP.

Profit stands at Rs328m in April-June quarter against loss a year earlier.

Benchmark KSE-100 index sheds 77 points.

FBR to take up the matter with finance ministry.

Financial results show nearly double sales compared to last year.

Asks govt to take stakeholders into confidence before taking decisions.

Wants it to expedite completion of projects, reviews current assistance to Islamabad.

Low gas price is said to be a key reason for winding up company.

India was exploring oil and gas from occupied part of the territory, says Raza Ahmad.

Sindh has approved 26 projects with a combined capacity of 1,000MW.

Exchange firms believe currency will regain lost ground soon.

Study aimed at finalising margins remains incomplete after three months.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 203 points.

Company receivables at Rs90 billion despite government payout.

Business is booming as China fuels yarn demand, Pakistani exports predicted to increase in 2013 and beyond.

Insists the exporter of sheep to Pakistan complied with all the conditions.

Acquisition will give UAE-based operator an opportunity to consolidate its operations in Pakistan.

Pledges to attract foreign, local investment to reduce unemployment.

The excess electricity will be delivered to the national grid under a Feed-In-Tariff regime.

Principal Protected Fund II has attracted investments from various sectors.

Commission allowed to nominate one board member for each SOE.

Company denies getting fast-track LNG import project.

Benchmark index adds 93 points to close at 23,776.

By focusing on tours and competition, agencies make profit despite lack of support.

Premiums, however, rise 14% in the six months ended June 30.

This requires long and cumbersome legislation process, say expert.

American involvement in project matters more than the funds it will provide, say experts.

The dollar had been boosted by speculation that the US Federal Reserve would wind down its massive stimulus drive.

Govt in process of removing heads of some oil and gas firms.

Industry says it has sufficient capacity, can even export fertiliser.

Reports a loss of Rs4.1 billion for the semi-annual period, announces 55% rights share issue .

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 26 points.

Experts believe short-range business strategy has hindered industry-wide expansion.

Power supplier restores electricity supply to PSM after partial payment.

Board secretary writes letter to power minister, alleges wrongdoing.

Bank cautions project cost can rise past $10b from estimates of $7.5b.

Rs23 billion worth of debt still needs to be paid.

New study says arsenic levels of 200mgs or more per kg are found in significant percentages of rice grown in Pakistan.

Tender is awarded to Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises

CNG stations will be closed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.