Business

Property sellers single out amenities major selling point.

If the government wants to attract viable bids, the right time to privatise the companies, listed or unlisted, is now.

Believes it will set a precedent for other enterprises to follow.

CEO of the only lightweight aircraft maker in the private sector says he has identified a market already.

PM appreciated the construction of 84 megawatt run-of-the-river project by Laraib Energy.

Compliance may attract investment to Pakistani-issued Islamic bonds.

The project could not be completed in October 2008 as planned.

Pakistan wants to ship 0.1m tons as partial payment for power imports.

Dialogue participants hit out at policymakers for failure to foresee rise in demand .

Project to come online in nine months to supply gas to 400MW Uch power plant.

Two separate delegations look at energy sector, port Qasim for investment.

Pakistan signs agreement on sanitary requirements for mango exports.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 166 points.

Issues Request for Proposals to three pre-qualified consortiums.

Gets Airline Operating Certificate after weeks of delay.

It is not the government’s job to do business, says Board of Investment chairman .

The board discussed the annual budget of the fund for the year 2013-14.

Asks govt to install smart meters, launch nationwide campaign to control theft.

50 leading companies to showcase products at the exhibition.

Say buying stocks cum-dividends unwise, especially before results.

Oil marketing company expected to declare Rs6-8 per share dividend.

Despite banking sector’s and PTCL’s rally, index falls 11 points.

Despite declining revenue from ICH, telecom giant posts profit of Rs7.68b, and announces payout.

Plant operating at a third of its capacity, with blasts and fires common.

FBR comes into action to stem sale of smuggled brands.

PPL, Eni have calculated that price should be $14 per mmbtu.

Despite being a nation of risk-takers, we are not a nation of entrepreneurs — because of our financial landscape.

Minister, businessmen discuss sales tax, access to bank accounts.

Ask govt to focus on constructing small hydropower projects.

BK’s first outlet will be opened in Karachi.

Claims govt committed to boosting trade with SAARC members.

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 135 points.

More gas connections can be provided once theft ends.

Public response not as overwhelming as expected after witnessing overwhelming response from larger investors.

Board of Investment secures investments, looks towards the US for more.

NAB also jumps in and starts investigation into 2006 privatisation deal.

Instead of approaching IMF, govt should issue bonds to raise funds.

‘Smart Investing’ is a way to channel savings in the most beneficial direction.

Investment in social policies, reducing inequalities is critical to progress.

Marketing system should be revitalised to address future challenges.

As debate on deficit heats up, a look into Shariah guidelines for solutions may help.

Falling interest rates could see a boost in car-financing numbers.

Govt must grab opportunities of manpower export to rich countries .

Aircraft-to-employee ratio in PIA currently stands at 552 per aircraft compared to global average ratio of 120.

The accountant body sees demand for professional accountants growing.

Slowdown came after govt cut age limit for import of used cars.

Masood has developed world’s fastest retina and face scanner.

FBR has not reversed decision despite being ordered by ministry.

Optimism about the IMF bailout and corporate earnings fueled the market across 23,000-point level.

Sector, once believed to serve elite only, has evolved to expand customer base.