Business

Two Finnish companies conduct surveys, may set up industrial units.

Hopes to remove entry barriers, anti-competitive practices, says chairman.

10 out of 25 funds outperform benchmark: MUFAP.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 17.87 points.

Roundtable of female members upbeat about future.

Entrepreneur launches job portal to provide opportunity to women.

Projects will lead to investment of around $4 billion.

Figures for February show improvement month-on-month.

Think tank predicts Rs200 billion deficit in target.

Progress on FTA, economic corridor on track, claim business officials.

Machinery to be replicated by local manufacturers.

1m tons of strategic reserves could be reduced by half.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 104 points.

Improving macro-economic indicators boost confidence in sector.

Managing Director to visit Pakistan to discuss development plans.

Kuwait’s Noor Financial had planned on selling 49.1% stake.

High population base fuels consumerism, growth of FMCG companies.

FBR suffers revenue loss of Rs478m in July-February of current fiscal year.

Foreign investors are far more likely to invest in the country if interest rates are lowered, not raised.

The move will see the lock-out of about 6,400 employees at the factories in southern India.

Feroz Khan wants to fully pay off debt before undertaking initiative again.

Mobile wallets can bring disruptive transformation in banking industry.

Need to devise a policy for overseas expansion of banks.

Incoherent policies, staggered payments passed off as bailout.

Despite some advancement, Pakistan exporters struggle to enter US market.

Delay in reporting attributed to ‘dysfunctional’ board, absence of chairman .

Govt plans to increase efficiency through high-yield crops.

Army to ensure security of Chinese officials.

BoI in no hurry to agree to stringent clauses set out by Washington.

Despite mountainous terrain and adverse climate conditions, the officials succeeded in energising the line.

Lead underwriters to be Goldman Sachs Asia and Credit Suisse.

Shipments may plunge if rupee continues to rise against the dollar.

Decision disappoints banks, analysts bemoan announcement.

Forex reserves rise to $9.4 billion as rupee appreciates 5 per cent.

13 km long project now needs to be cleared in the environment impact assessment report by the EPA.

Both countries have reached broader understanding on liberalising bilateral trade: PM’s aide.

SHC directed the officer to apprise the court about the progress.

Responsibility of ensuring transparency and earning maximum gains for the state has been given to the board.

Amount of $1.2 billion to be spent on port.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 41.35 points.

Hints at less aggressive approach towards labour demands.

Says most tyres are substandard that pose a threat to vehicles, passengers.

Rupee appreciation, improving inflation figures to be taken into consideration.

Pakistani rights group demands protection, absence of law in Sindh draws flak.

Of total FDI of $606m, oil and gas sector attracts highest amount.

Bids for eight aircraft submitted today likely to be disqualified.

KCCI president appreciated Dar’s directives to concerned authority to settle refund claims of 26,000 cases.

Businessmen gather for CFO Conference 2014.

Issures third-party administrator for related regulation.

Results are based on quality tests conducted on OGRA’s orders.