Business

Foreign inflows continue to spur buying activity.

KCCI President welcomes health ordinances on mental healthcare, health commission and Thalassemia.

First-ever exercise shows fresh graduates get average monthly salary of Rs35,448.

Discontinuation of Taxi Scheme, older models hurts industry .

Less than half of budgeted estimates of foreign loans and assistance actually realised.

Budgetary constraints are decelerating the progress on projects carried out by SMEDA, said Chief Officer of SMEDA.

APCC would propose GDP growth targets for the upcoming financial year 2013-2014, says Asif Shaikh.

Place blame on government for not resolving the circular debt issue.

Decision will mean transfer of Rs200b in additional burden onto consumers.

Short code-based service increases 1,000% YoY in May.

With prospects looking bright post elections, buying frenzy takes over.

Funds to be used mainly to purchase raw material to boost output.

PC spokesperson unable to provide justification for extension.

Saved gas provided to efficient plants for improving electricity production.

The Excise and Taxation Department Sindh recovered a sum of Rs2.5 million as motor vehicle tax during recovery drive.

Lobby blames bike assemblers for delaying outstanding dues.

Projects with capacity of 256MW will be ready by September 2014.

Ali from Quetta scores 94% in ACCA F9 exam held in Dec 2012.

Index surges on optimism over improved chances of economic shake-up.

Board will help develop Islamic financial market and monitor compliance.

SECMC will construct the plant, while KESC will off-take power from it .

Sindh cities experience rapid population growth, lack of reliable infrastructure.

Bureaucratic red tape, uncertain environment drive investors away.

This year sowing is 16% higher than that during the same period of last year, says Dr Khalid Abdullah.

President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Zubair Ahmed Malik appoints new management.

Former MD faces charges of reinstating ‘officials involved in Rs320m oil theft’.

Three orders issued against Takaful company, one against life insurer.

In the five years he led the company, many key indicators showed highest growth.

Chain received great market response encouraging it to increase presence.

Lack of major triggers made for a dullish close to the session.

Move seen as first bid to allow banks to start lending to informal sector.

Lobbyists desist from publicly backing candidates due to fear of reprisals from opponents.

Clocks in at $1,380 as total size of economy falls by Rs600 billion.

When contacted, Petroleum minister declined to comment on the performance of former OGDCL chief.

Oil and Gas Control Cell established to ensure continuous supply of oil and gas during upcoming elections.

FTO Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle recommends FBR to ensure uniform policy of issuance of refunds is followed.

Non-profit global venture firm announces first investment in growing rural energy sector of Pakistan.

WAPDA, G-B government to also resettle the displaced in model form.

Say industries will shut down in four days if power shortage persists.

Unlike last year, date has been fixed to avoid losses and wastage.

Meezan Bank joins with Warid Telecom and Monet to launch system.

Market flirts with new highs before closing lower.

Renowned hotelier steps into residential real estate fray.

Rules will ensure that minority shareholders have a greater say in case of share buybacks .

Govt is scrambling to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio to a respectable level.

As election approaches the ATMs of many localities get out of cash.

Parties agree on the diagnosis of the problem, but differ sharply on solutions.

Making life easier for businesses gets a mention in manifestos, but not much detail.

Regional parties emphasise provincial autonomy.

PPP has best revenue collection plan.