Business

Vast renewable energy resources could be a solution to power shortage.

Fast-moving consumer goods and IT sectors remain the best paymasters.

It gives running commentary enabling fans to interact with each other.

Now Pakistan will enjoy level playing field with regional competitors.

Trade volume of the 2 countries amounts to $500 million, concrete efforts were being made to increase it to $1 billion

The mine will be linked to a proposed coal terminal at Abbot Point and will create thousands of jobs.

Petroleum minister asks Sindh to buy and run Pakistan Steel Mills.

Regulator using all communication channels to tackle grey traffic, illegal SIMs.

Asks govt to construct dams and prevent wastage of water.

Analysts say less experienced people may undermine PC’s strength.

Benchmark 100-share has gained 9,472 points or 58% since January.

Consultants claim they had already completed half the work, seek Rs50m payment.

Pakistan’s vibrant economic sector offers an investment friendly environment to Qatar’s investors, says PM.

Fertility of agricultural land is decreasing day by day due to maximum sowing of three crops every year, says experts.

Workshop for young professionals concludes in Faisalabad.

Monthly export of potato and kinnow to Malaysia being started.

Overview of how Tokyo’s public and private sectors have helped Pakistan.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 106.68 points.

Analysts doubt long-term gains in value of rupee as structural weaknesses persist.

$100m earmarked for consultancy services, interest payments and other purposes.

Tax collection grows 25% to Rs114b in December so far.

Stress laid on finance diversity in businesses.

Project expected to start power production in about four years.

Sports CR-Z will target fuel-efficient younger market.

Some franchise owners picked up but released later, police deny involvement.

Benchmark KSE-100 index down 51.82 points.

Rupee, reserves will be under pressure as debt repayments continue.

Signs contract with consultants from US, UK, Singapore and Spain.

Businessmen keep an eye on situation to determine fate of investment.

Will get financing for gas import projects from member states.

Dar advises nation to expect longer load-shedding hours.

Lender cautions Pakistan to act quickly to build up its foreign exchange reserves.

The Economic Corridor aims to build a high quality modern expressway linking Gwadar with Kashgar.

Claims debt has not increased, adding that govt has paid 503 billion rupees of it.

This grant was delegated to the AFD (French development agency) by the European Union.

Foreign investment and textile exports will increase.

Geologists to conduct survey of Gwadar and adjoining areas .

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 174.26 points.

Punjab’s textile industry will receive 100 mmcfd of gas in next three months.

Cement stocks likely to outperform KSE-100 index with 75% return.

It is going to offer 49.1% shareholding in Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank at $190m.

Says project loans depend on provision of gas to electricity producers.

Cites poor performance by donor agency’s country office and provincial govt.

Govt debt has increased by Rs1.9 trillion from 2008 to 2013 due to rupee fall.

Muhammad Azeem Qureshi, General Manager of Pearl Continental Hotel, has been elected as vice chairman.

Information sharing to boost agriculture: Minister.

Share trading to commence from December 23 as KSE approves listing.

Number goes up by 90k in comparison to last year.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 51.88 points.

Rise happens despite lower November figures.