Business

Before sell-off, govt is to conduct a study and divide SNGPL, SSGC into small units.

Deputy CEO says share of Takaful is growing rapidly in Pakistan.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 271 points.

Govt plans to import 2bcfd of gas in next three years to tackle shortages.

Lahore Tax Bar concerned about complication in PRAL.

The dam takes precedence in bank’s priorities over Diamer Bhasha Dam.

Water treatment plants without electricity will provide no solution.

Effective LG system with financial autonomy can lead to prosperity.

The upcoming motorcycle plant could encourage other big names to invest.

At present Islamabad seems indifferent to the use of Islamic finance.

Drop in earnings should prompt banks to look for diversified revenue streams .

The company is willing to look into construction of new coal-fired unit at Jamshoro, 660MW coal-fired unit at Gadani.

Senior Vice President of ICCI, Khalid Chaudhry, appreciated the initiatives of TIENS Pakistan for promoting business.

Higher taxes, less government spending dent demand.

No new tax to be introduced without keeping businessmen in the loop, official.

APTMA pins hopes on GSP Plus status for future growth in exports.

Foreign buying remains healthy, but inflation dampens investor sentiment.

Law will lead to establishment of utility courts for recovery of damages.

Stagnating market termed positive for future growth.

LPC committee to approve award after one more presentation, says chairman.

The net profit of the company jumped to Rs577 million or per share earnings of Rs31.9.

Three-pronged strategy aims at improving resource position.

Federal secretary assures quick disbursement of export refund claims.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 126 points.

Company invests in new and more efficient Basmati strain.

It will safeguard interest of farmers in case of death of animals.

Conventional insurance firms to be able to run Shariah-compliant business.

CPI rises 9.1% in Oct due to increase in utility, essential goods’ prices.

ADB to act as transaction adviser to help generate financing of over $7.5b.

Govt cuts price to adjust a reduction in rate of petroleum levy.

Port Qasim, Gadani and Neelam Jhelum highlighted as prospective hydro power projects where Russia could participate.

With law and order slightly better, builders return to Karachi.

Lenders unlikely to sponsor projects that have no cradle-to-grave cover.

Six bed planters distributed among farmers to create awareness.

Company is also searching for a joint venture in Africa.

Asks government to either provide or allow it to import LNG.

Complex forms and filing methods discourage first time taxpayers.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 465 points.

This comes as govt back-pedals on key tax policy measures.

Minister for Petroleum and foreign office spokesperson say Pakistan is committed to all options on gas.

Pakistan at the bottom of countries ranked for economy, education, governance, health, personal freedom.

Cost of other oil products are expected to increase according to an Ogra summary.

IMF mission, government representatives discuss course of action for complying with EFF performance indicators.

Industrial capacity likely to suffer further if deprived of gas.

Forum for electrical and engineering industry players.

Pakistan’s mortgage-to-GDP ratio is lowest in the region.

Investors surprised with higher cash payout; stock rises.

Better sales, reduced financial cost prop up earnings.

Company sales hit by higher costs and depreciating rupee.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 33.94 points.