Business

‘Smart Investing’ is a way to channel savings in the most beneficial direction.

Investment in social policies, reducing inequalities is critical to progress.

Marketing system should be revitalised to address future challenges.

As debate on deficit heats up, a look into Shariah guidelines for solutions may help.

Falling interest rates could see a boost in car-financing numbers.

Govt must grab opportunities of manpower export to rich countries .

Aircraft-to-employee ratio in PIA currently stands at 552 per aircraft compared to global average ratio of 120.

The accountant body sees demand for professional accountants growing.

Slowdown came after govt cut age limit for import of used cars.

Masood has developed world’s fastest retina and face scanner.

FBR has not reversed decision despite being ordered by ministry.

Optimism about the IMF bailout and corporate earnings fueled the market across 23,000-point level.

Sector, once believed to serve elite only, has evolved to expand customer base.

JI Karachi chief wants reforms to be implemented which will pull the entity out of the red.

The provincial govt had demanded 16 per cent sales tax on services.

Dar expresses anger at poorly-crafted summary for the package.

First-ever mango promotion held in Seoul to attract bulk buyers.

Independent company to be set up for execution of the project.

Company receives a much-needed boost, but impact on EPS remains uncertain.

Index jumps 290 points led by Engro Corporation.

To compete globally, Pakistanis need to invest, adopt transparency.

In FY13, bourse rallied 48%, led by cement, energy and FMCG stocks.

Exports and imports fall short of target for the year ended June 30.

This rate is double the 2% tax collected before the budget.

Auditors find PPAF misusing assets as well as funds meant for poor.

Saad Rafique showed discontentment at Jaffer Express' service delivery to the passengers.

An institutional framework has been constituted to review the economic and trade corridor between China and Pakistan.

Brokerage firms say recent rumours represent hope rather than reality.

More than 2,800 plants are installed across various districts.

New Japanese bike manufacturer to invest $150m in the park.

Dispute between govt and sector leaves future uncertain for all stakeholders.

Index falls 238 points as investors book profits above 23,000-point level.

Board believes move will set good precedence for others.

Research by the State Bank of Pakistan yields some surprising insights.

Terms budget ‘ambitious, risky and fragile’, sees inflation rising and deficit widening.

ECC asks planning ministry to probe and bring facts to light.

Mobilink remains the market leader with 36.75 million customers, while Telenor recorded 31.70 million customers.

Corporate Pakistan is betting on democracy and that is excellent for the country’s long-term stability.

Agriculture university will plant seedless citrus in five districts.

A mix of good and bad news affected performance of auto industry in the year.

Hopes to lower fuel costs and expand operations .

Insurance industry undergoes transformation in recent years.

Optimism over approaching earnings season keeps bears away.

Company says no additional cost Rs18b imposed on consumers.

Remittances show 5.5% growth over previous fiscal year.

The oil marketing giant now has Rs2.1 billion in surplus cash.

As part of the new IMF bailout package, Pakistan needs to expand the tax net and boost revenue collection.

District price control committees and ramazan bazaars to be activated.

Step taken to ensure consistency in reporting net capital balance.

The Nandipur Power project was scheduled to be completed in 2011.