Business

Pakistan continues to bank on gifts from Saudi Arabia, support from the US

Vaccum exists for institutions to extend helping hand

Government not following system of merit-based appointment; putting in place minions instead

Arrival of 3G mobile spectrum to spur growth even further.

French company denies competition from US rival Sprint.

On maiden visit, Abe sees potential to increase investment.

Complaint filed in US as South Korean giant fails to comply with agreement.

The head of the US carrier is so confident of getting a bargain he began negotiating in public.

Measures taken to comply with mandatory conditions, says airline official.

Planning hotels in AJK, Multan and Hayatabad; confident security will improve.

Barren land’s development to bring prosperity and strengthen economy.

Zaki says businesses, public suffer due to negligence of authorities.

Traders hail improved security situation, cite better sales as proof.

Car sales accelerated briskly, after falling for two straight years.

New Telenor Pakistan CEO excited over new era amid arrival of 3G services.

Will offer upfront tariff for biomass and bagasse-based power projects.

PM insists country will lead the recovery in Europe.

Nielsen Survey reveals negative outlook on employment despite trust in economy.

Leading businessmen gather to discuss future strategy.

System would help in conservation; give real-time usage data.

Alfalah GHP Alpha Fund performs best, reveals MUFAP data.

Except World Bank and UK, disbursements from lenders fall short of expectations.

Many workers had taken leave for the whole week from Monday to Saturday, which would harm activities.

Aims to bring and promote world-class technology.

Adviser to PM identifies major challenges to improve power production.

Forms committee that will come up with recommendations by the 15th

UNISAME hopes to eradicate weaknesses in the SME sector.

Operating system threatens to marginalise rival platforms.

Local products losing market to cheaper Chinese goods under cover of free trade, says Ibrahim Fibres CEO.

Dubai Islamic Bank-led consortium makes the lowest offer among all bidders.

Govt borrows only Rs12.5 billion from central bank as opposed to Rs156.3 billion in first 18 days of last fiscal year.

Talks will be held in several phases; will take 3-4 years to bring money back, says finance minister

Petroleum, diesel prices unchanged.

As per the EU protocol the assessment of the British officials will be accepted by all the members of European Union.

The Punjab agriculture department stated that July to August is the best period for mango nursery growth.

Says incentives, soft terms and lower mark-up should be offered to investors.

Zameen.com CEO says steps will help streamline foreign investment.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 160.68 points.

Earnings per share of the bank increased to Rs2.25 in contrast with Rs1.93 at the end of June 2013.

Income rises on back of improved margins.

Growth in earnings on account of increase in prices.

Reaches $6 billion; foreigners now hold 34% of free-float.

FBR could collect Rs130b against July’s target of Rs137b.

Prefers to supply gas to fertiliser plants to stave off import and subsidy costs.

The prices of Petrol, HOBC and High Speed Diesel are to remain same.

Corporate courts need to be set up to deal with cases .

Cut in government’s size does not lead to increase in economic growth in country.

Nehal gradually builds her manual block-printing business with own resources.

Founder’s daughter looks to carry on legacy, relishes competition challenge.

Comparison shows how and why they moved ahead at greater pace.