Business

APL fares better while NRL and ARL tumble.

Higher taxes eat away at earnings.

Improved oil production cushions earnings.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 89.58 points.

Improvement in energy supply helps increase exports 21%: APTMA.

Company seeks gas at 70 cents per unit compared to existing price of $3.3.

WFP needs 6,000 tons of commodity for quake-stricken people.

Though labour quality has improved in Pakistan, unemployment rates continue to rise.

Service to be made available on PIA's Boeing-777 aircrafts which ply longer routes. Email to be introduced shortly.

The Islamic Finance News Awards honour the best in the Islamic financial industry across the world.

Requests premier to take strict action against ‘corrupt’ elements.

Calls for enhanced cooperation in energy and infrastructure sectors.

Companies pledge to partner for social investment and safety programmes.

Farmers receive Rs159 billion in first half of current fiscal year.

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 103.75 points.

Country likely to achieve better economic growth, say experts.

Cuts price for July and August, but increases for Sept.

Lack of interest and oversight cause millions of rupees in losses.

Figures for December reveal marked improvement.

India could share its expertise in Information Technology (IT) for promotion of IT Industry in Pakistan.

Continues inquiry into appointment of country manager in New York office.

Pakistan pins high hopes on scheme to revive economy.

Insist it will discourage smuggling of substandard material.

Asks ministry to conduct third-party audit of IPP payments.

Ask government to clear around 1,000 units stuck at ports.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 87.10 points.

CEO terms local subsidiary a profit-making, sustainable entity.

Pakistan to look for ways to boost sector.

Sale price, volume to be finalised during talks in Doha next month.

If economist O’Neill’s projections are correct, Pakistan’s economy would grow 15 times in the next 35 years or...

Microfinance holds huge appeal as 90% of market yet to be tapped.

Local assemblers have other reasons to worry about.

Despite large reserves, Pakistan still no closer to solving energy crisis.

Strict regulatory regime will allow Pakistan to resume leadership role in global Islamic financial services.

Banks could be more involved in housing finance given better rules.

Pakistan’s exports to Sri Lanka amounted to $361 million in 2013 with imports being $77 million.

Falls 1.7% in 2013, reveals manufacturer data.

Advises reinstatement of zero-rating regime.

Ambassador Mavroidis stresses need for bilateral trade.

Demands CCI meeting to settle disputes between provinces, centre.

Electricity theft worth Rs1 billion detected during campaign.

Company to buy $40m from interbank market for setting up Africa plant.

Volumes declined 7% as investors awaited monetary policy announcement.

Agenda of the forthcoming meeting of the Economic Working Group also discussed.

Both countries reaffirm commitment to provide Non-Discriminatory Market Access (NDMA) on a reciprocal basis.

Increased trade, setting up of Gwadar Port some of the highlights of 2013.

Privatisation would attract domestic and foreign investment for the rehabilitation of important state enterprises.

Exports could be increased to $200 million with proper processing.

TDAP looks to promote female participation in business sector.

Leading associations urge government to comply with WTO standards.