Business

Schemes will be available for one more year up to Dec 2013.

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 26 points.

South American nation has slashed poverty by 23% over two decades.

OGRA has proposed price hike for SNGPL, SSGC consumers.

Say Pakistan cannot compete with India’s highly subsidised agri-industry۔

Supports investment in human resources, IT and branchless banking.

Will help construct tunnel, develop water resources

Delhi demands $4.5 per unit, officials of two sides to meet next week.

Business leadership must shed personal conflicts and unite to achieve the objectives of peace and security in Karachi.

Event can prove to be a failure and sheer waste of public money.

“Promoting Workplace Safety & Health in Sindh” consultation scheduled for December 6 at a local hotel in Karachi.

An initial agreement on forming a joint steering committee was also reached which may be formalised soon.

MFBs given 40% risk coverage on loans. Earlier, only commercial banks provided loans under Credit Guarantee Scheme.

CCP raids offices, seizes documents; report to be finalised in two months.

Move came after court stopped formation of ICH.

Adds 1.2m customers to network; mobile phone users cross 120m mark.

GEM 1 service will link Pakistan with India, Middle East and Turkey.

OGDC, PARCO increase rates to match Saudi contract price.

Parliamentary panel says age reduction was a result of ‘underhand deals’.

Benchm­ark KSE-100 index jumps 112 points.

Ministry says market players exploiting loan payments, but reserves are adequate.

Speakers highlight CSR’s role in creating a sustainable economy, peaceful country.

Representatives briefed on market performance, features

Aims to achieve a hunger-free society with foreign assistance

Submits draft of accounting standards for publishing statements.

Indians seek to enter local synthetic sector, showcasing products at Intexpo.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 36 points.

Say people being misguided about their profit margins.

1.6m litres of diesel stolen from pipeline of PSO and PARCO in 2-3 years.

Revenues go off-track; budgeted targets missed, despite better infrastructure.

Statistics secretary says better supply of food items keeps inflation at 6.9%.

Chief Justice Chaudhry directs petitioners to conclude arguments by December 4.

NA standing committee requests CNG association to reopen stations, gives assurance of uniform tax.

A formal code of ethics can help guide an organisation to success.

The surge in demand for CNG has restricted its supply to other sectors.

Multiple factors indicate that silver prices will appreciate in the coming months.

Revenues and profits are down in the third quarter of 2012, largely due to a slump in consumer demand.

Also part of the board will be four representatives from different clusters of the economy.

Best low-cost tech solutions to be rewarded with World Bank contract.

Fear unrestricted exports from Delhi may affect local market.

If left unchecked, businessmen fear economic stagnation.

Local growers excel at flower cultivation, manage to expand business manifold.

US-Pakistan Economic and Finance Working Group concludes.

Money disbursed apparently on political grounds, strategic projects miss out.

Activity picks up in anticipation of discount rate cut, to be announced by the central bank this week.

‘Timepey’ service aims to facilitate 80% Pakistanis not having bank accounts.

Shaikh believes country’s economy will grow by 4%.

Gas companies should look into the issue and take necessary steps for improvement, says IWCCI President.

After Punjab, business development programme likely to be conducted in Sindh.

Meezan Bank’s Shariah advisers approve innovative Sukuk