Business

Despite growth, country’s ecommerce business is far behind many other markets.

Asset management firm has already pumped $100m into equity market.

Exhibitors were optimistic about a substantial increase in export of fresh produce from Pakistan.

RCCI plans to organise maiden single-country exhibition there.

Opponents fear that it may allow hackers to shut down people’s devices.

Decision taken to meet auto emission standards to cut pollution.

Thailand teams lead the overall scoreboard as race heads into its final day.

Province considers taking up the issue at Council of Common Interests.

Scheme is best suited for carpet manufacturers, says body chairman.

Investors remained cautious in the face of positive inflation figures.

Energy crisis started during Musharraf's rule, Nawaz says.

FBR has so far failed to raise tax demands against three out of four tax evaders.

Says measures were taken to protect IT data, network infrastructure.

Telenor adds highest number of new subscribers in October and November 2013. CREATIVE COMMONS

Company announces cash dividend of Rs1 per share.

Better production at Enven plant lifts bottom line.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 180 points.

Quashes its own injunction against Transparency International.

Higher rates, deposit mobilisation and decreasing provisions may lead to growth.

Believes cheap Indian drugs will lead to closure of pharma plants.

Senate panel seeks briefing from senior officials on calculation of power cost.

Four-day event to see participation of six Pakistan teams.

Gives Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co 15 days for decision.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $5.6 million to $3.1 billion during the week.

Chances high of an upward revision in current account deficit target.

Senior officials accused of using sensitive data for financial gains.

Much-awaited banking links between the countries will give a boost to trade and commerce.

Company will completely renovate the hotel over the next few years.

Step taken to meet pressing investment needs for mega energy projects.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 111 points.

Next governor needs to be an economist, not financial wizard, to lead SBP, furnish pertinent advice on macroeconomics.

DIB CEO expresses interest disinvestment process of public sector entities in Pakistan, promote Islamic banking.

Suspected IP addresses should be identified through IPDRs and radius information, and blocked by service provider.

Judges direct KPT’s lawyer to file required information by February 25.

Pakistani companies make up 20% of the total at free zone in Ajman.

VPs asked to push governments for restoration of the facility.

Will share information with exporters about blacklisted suppliers.

Revised ceilings likely to facilitate farmers in getting adequate loans.

Ministry was planning to set up a centralised national research facility for developing nanotechnologies and products.

Company, power ministry to decide on modalities, capital injection.

Future of such ventures hinges on success of Business Express.

Data shows gradual shift towards commercial banks to meet expenditures.

Calls meeting on Monday to discuss sale of 150MW power project.

Telecom regulator expected likely to make recommendations for approval.

US Secretary of State John Kerry displeased with the French business delegation's visit to Iran.

New British envoy meets key officials to boost trade ties.

Will wait for normalisation of relations between Tehran and Washington.

Change in rules to balance interests of policyholders, insurers.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 194 points.

PC does not have the capacity to carry out such an exercise, says secretary.