Business

Confusion, inaction, only statements by the government.

Business still in its infancy despite significant development.

Lack of proper marketing and branding hurting several new outlets.

Estate to be established in Karachi, Super Highway, Nooriabad, Kotri, Hyderabad, Tando Adam, Nawab Shah and Sukkur.

Data suggests market ready to return to stock fund managers.

All major components of PMI indicate downward pressure.

Minister says three trains included in pilot project.

Growing market for e-commerce creates attractive market for investors.

Plan comes in the face of mounting pressure on foreign reserves.

US Fed’s decision to curtail bond-buying negatively affected emerging markets.

Sindh claims wrong billing, Punjab denies subsidy to agri-consumers, AJK rejects Nepra’s jurisdiction.

Naulong, Winder, Ghabir and Nai Gaj dams will be completed in three years.

Says frequent exchange of business delegations vital for utilising trade potential.

International business community pinning hopes on current government.

He was deputy governor at the central bank.

Country manager Siraj asks govt to set concrete goals and achieve them.

Increases petroleum levy to absorb impact of price reduction.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 175 points.

Calls for taking immediate steps to fully utilise capacity.

Small investors will be able to invest in T-bills, bonds and Sukuk.

Bank meets 50% of target in first half of current fiscal year.

The US FAA downgraded India to category 2, below Pakistan and par with Indonesia, Bangladesh and Ghana.

India's economic growth slumped to 4.5% in 2012-13, substantially lowering the earlier estimate of 5%.

The appointment came after the federal government accepted the resignation of Yaseen Anwar.

Thar Coal Power Project is estimated to produce 660MW of electricity: Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah.

Ministry welcomes cooperation in agriculture trade.

Platform expected to register and resolve complaints.

Farmers to be introduced to modern technology for cultivation.

It is not just talk this time, says SECMC CEO.

Govt pinning investment hopes ahead of spectrum auction, says report.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 12 points.

German ambassador says efforts would be made to help Pakistani exporters.

Analysts expect position to improve before end of fiscal year.

Petroleum rates may be reduced by up to Rs5.27 per litre.

Say restrictions have been eased under the new system.

Yaseen Anwar's resignation from SBP will come into effect from January 31. Acting governor to be appointed on Friday.

Despite a partial government shutdown, US economy grew by 3.2%, following more robust growth of 4.1% in third quarter.

Considering technical audit to determine status of machinery and plants.

Indian FM Salman Khurshid says project will compel India and Pakistan work on long-term ties.

Says opening up trade with India can help country boost development.

AAE-1 to be completed by 2016 to meet Pakistan’s future ICT needs.

Reliance Consultancy challenges award of open cast lignite mine contract.

Company ends year with fresh dividend.

Posts net profit of Rs441m as sales set to pick up further.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 58.10 points.

Auction preparations on track, says PTA.

Warn of losing out on GSP Plus if progress is not made.

TREC holders to deal in market as primary dealers.

Belton replaces Rangoonwala as CEO, sources put transaction value at $20m .

Delegation of industry officials to attend two-day event.