Business

CFO talks about customer complaints, improvement in company’s efficiency

Report says security concerns, political instability pose downside risks.

World Bank to provide $11 billion over four years to Pakistan for irrigation and power projects.

Commission will finalise its recommendations in 120 days

Once the proposed 20% increase takes effect, SNGPL and SSGCL will generate Rs45 billion.

Finance minister insists the move will not derail the IMF loan programme .

Says Pakistan can take advantage of free trade between Morocco and US.

Cotton cloth should be utilised to keep cotton flowers from moisture.

Urges businessmen to take advantage of GSP Plus status.

National carrier posts gross profit of Rs338 million during the period.

According to the breakdown, about 1.243 million went to Saudi Arabia, 866,418 to UAE and 27,660 to Qatar

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 47.97 points.

Pakistan’s investment policies termed attractive, encouraging.

Masoud Naqvi will head panel to rationalise tax system.

Analysts expect higher tax payable to delay capital expenditures, cash dividends

Decision comes in backdrop of inflated bills consumers received earlier.

UET campus at Narowal gets nod, will cost Rs2.9b; various other educational programmes approved as well.

Mamnoon Hussain says measures are being taken to address challenges faced by business community

Pakistan’s trade imbalance was recorded at $4.243 billion during July and August of financial year 2014-15

The meeting agreed to make all out efforts for speedy settlement of the arbitration issues

Ambassador wants better bilateral trade relations.

Company has not been able to finalise 2012-13 accounts due to delay.

Announces final cash dividend of Rs4 per share.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 149.90 points.

Deal expected to complete before year-end.

Will focus on lowering taxes on domestic airlines, higher paid-up capital and more aircraft.

Pilots’ association chief irked by Customs officials’ attitude.

Will issue ordinance after Supreme Court rejected the levy.

The deal is part of an initiative announced earlier this year to privatise 68 companies, including 10 banks

Pakistan’s agriculture consignments are either confiscated or rejected by foreign countries, particularly in EU

urged traders and industrialists to identify potential markets for diversifying and boosting country’s exports.

There is a demand for durum wheat-derived products, especially pasta products.

Pak-Kashmir Business Forum chief says opportunities exist in region.

Netherlands working towards finding alternative energy solutions.

Entrepreneur talks about the lucrative gemstone market.

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 21.93 points.

Two ships carrying iron ore arrive at jetty.

Sector witnessing revival, offers opportunity for investment.

Tameer Bank CEO says biometric identification to make process easier.

Total, Petronas now engage in talks with Turkmenistan for exploration.

US tech giant broke its own record for launch weekend sales of nine million a year

CEO, however, says online shopping trend will set in slowly.

Giants eyeing huge market segment in rural areas.

E-commerce industry set to grow with awareness, marketing strategies of major players.

Companies should be at complete liberty to import required inputs.

MD believes increase in SBP’s shareholding will bode well for company.

Ministry says consumers should bear the burden or utilities will collapse.

With the surge in its share price, Alibaba’s market value jumped to more than $220 billion.

Females fully capable of starting growth companies, says SBP governor.

Both parties to sign MoU as PFVA eyes lucrative market.