Business

Govt must do away with the fund as its misuse is inimical to commerce.

May hit 100 mark against dollar on aid and investment expectations.

US agri adviser says virus-resistant varieties can fend off the danger.

Industry players confident of output boost in one or two years.

Industry officials optimistic about govt support in future.

To give representation to lobbies in attempt to stem post-budget protests.

Analysts not concerned as demand picks up.

The economy generated 175,000 jobs last month, better than most analysts had expected.

Magazine identified engineer Nakamoto before his refusal.

Ceasefire and low inflation figure highlights of the week.

Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose to $3.921 billion from $3.871 billion a week earlie.

Qatar Aviation Lease Company and KL Aero Parts submitted bids for Airbus 320 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Product will shield investors from misappropriation of securities by brokers.

Grant will be spent on the construction of stage-I of the project.

Chenab Group to expand its chain of Italian restaurants across the country.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 49.70 points.

Minister, CEOs meet to ensure successful completion of process.

March to June is the prime time for pollination of the date palms.

Govt decides not to demand payments for these properties.

Defence production ministry to send summary to PM for approval.

With technological progress, country will add two new export markets.

Small but growing IT industry worth an estimated $2.8 billion is being led by young entrepreneurs.

Says province should re-invite tenders for open lignite mine.

Members believe clear policies will renew investor confidence.

Minimum workers to be laid off, says Muhammad Zubair.

Announces final cash dividend of Rs4 per share.

State minister for water and power, additional secretary leave for Istanbul.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 320.54 points.

Plant will produce 300 tons of LPG and 30 mmcfd of gas.

1,191 bidders take part in book-building portion.

Water and power ministry submits revised documents late .

Tax collection target now Rs2.345 trillion, development budget sliced as well.

Current auction design is self-defeating in attracting new entrants and can alienate handful of existing operators.

This year’s show is also expected to attract thousands of attendees.

Marketing companies follow move by OGDC, PARCO.

Record-breaking growth of 2.9% during the first eight months, says APCMA.

Director of learning says change in response to technology development.

Supports policy amendments to encourage investment in Thar.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 312.61 points.

International traffic falls 11% YoY in February 2014.

Dismisses talk that company is going to sell its downstream business.

Clears misunderstanding about location of hydropower project.

Auditors point to lack of planning and mismanagement of funds.

A decade ago, as director of administration, I had suggested setting up a PIA hospital on build-operate-transfer basis

ANC Holdings to construct two coal-fired plants of 660MW each and a jetty in Pakistan Power Park, Gadani.

Says fabric, furniture, fish, rice, mango products have a huge market in France.

Puts emphasis on education, agriculture and trade.

PTEA Chairman Sheikh Ilyas Mahmood said that the GSP Plus will help the sagging economy of Pakistan.

Three companies submitted proposals for 100MW project.

Unilateral changes in pricing, payment mechanism anger travel agents.