Business

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index rises 80 points.

According to petition, NEPRA will allow KESC to increase 27paisa/unit in power tariffs under monthly fuel adjustments.

Current distribution of ministerial responsibilities does not suit evolution of nation’s energy needs.

Aims to mitigate flood impact, store water for future needs.

Asian shares rose and the euro hit a seven-week high on Thursday.

‘Rebuilding provides an opportunity for construction firms to clinch deals’.

‘Production of diesel is much cheaper than generating electricity from gas.

National Bank, United Bank to get full banking licence from Delhi.

Job opportunities grow as consumption patterns shift to processed food.

In Lahore, investing in gold is no longer a lucrative long-term strategy.

Almost half of part-qualified students are satisfied with their income: survey.

Company needs to import parts from across the border to meet Euro II standards.

Hot water treatment facility opens up new export markets for Pakistan.

At best, a mild recession and stagnant growth awaits the eurozone, says report.

Apple's stock began a steady rise late last week and hit a new high of $665.15 a share.

Iran's growing interest in its neighbour Armenia comes at a time of rising international isolation for Tehran.

Oil turned higher in Asia on tight North Sea crude supply and Middle East tensions.

FTSEurofirst 300 was up 3.69 points, or 0.3 percent, at 1,108.55.

Companies are adapting the technology to gain competitive advantage.

The problem of uncontrollable inflation needs a revisit and directed measures.

Businessmen demand licensed weapons for their defence.

The challenge is to create a sustainable system wherein everyone is food-secure.

Even as the sector gains popularity, awareness about its workings has yet to grow.

Hidden expenses drive up the costs of doing business, diminishing competitiveness.

Budgets of almost all heads overshot by a distance.

Cost of 20kg bag goes up by Rs25 after rise in wheat price.

Say they were not consulted, production schedule disturbed.

This has been done to give bikers who make the largest segment of the company’s customer base a feeling of respect.

Company delays import of two oil cargoes.

Govt plans to meet growing energy needs by higher exploration.

Volumes and foreign inflows jump sharply during shortened trading week.

Chinese importers will visit Pakistan next week to purchase 100 tons of the fruit.

Will turn into a company limited by shares, rather than guarantee.

Distribution company seeks to recover arrears of Rs136.9 million.

Dual-sim phone priced in the same range as Nokia Asha series.

Failure attributed to bad governance and public-private trust deficit.

LNG committee decides to establish company for building terminal.

Aircraft being leased to replace the aging fleet.

Tough competition has reduced sales for many restaurants this year.

SDPI study investigates viability of project and flaws in KESC.

Plummeting potato demand from Russia and low production of onions leads the downfall.

KWSB is facing a financial nightmare as it provides water, sewerage facilities to 20 million below market cost.

LPG equipment with duties of more than 10% would be reduced, while duties already below 10 % will remain the same.

Country’s weight pruned by 0.03% down to 4.38%.

Date undecided for next hearing; the restraining order stays effective.

Plan for producing cheap power to be completed in 16 months.

Income funds steal the limelight with solid performance.

Core earnings source net interest income declines 7% .

Local giant’s largest subsidiary operates only 33 days in six months.

Delays, cost overruns in completion of entire development portfolio expected.