Business

Central bank will strive to stabilise macro variables.

Pakistan-based consultant firm to design the dam funded by Kabul.

Company announces additional investment plans costing Rs600m .

Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 186 points.

Profits increase after company’s Narowal plant comes online.

Approves sale of remaining commodity despite doubts over its quality.

Sources say that dispute involves finance disruptions from Iran’s side.

Will provide $900m for power sector’s expansion during the next two years.

Discusses promotion of new technologies in basmati rice cultivation.

FBR has imposed a 20% tax on companies, exporters to boost collection.

Law minister says move could violate Lahore High Court orders.

Govt decides to enhance share of alternative energy from 5% to 20%.

App has received generally positive reviews; users say they want more.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 126 points.

Company to invest in its “emerging categories”, continues to pursue delisting.

ECC refers the matter to Supreme Court for endorsement.

Cabinet committee also approves extension in govt guarantees.

I know one thing for a fact. Had Dr Shaikh not been there, the situation would have been much grimmer.

AFZA officials are visiting Pakistan to convince local business community.

Three awards, 11 scholarships to be handed out.

These companies are suspected of tax evasion.

Higher dividend income from subsidiary adds to profits.

Will also consider proposed margin hike on petrol, funding for Neelum Jhelum.

Exemptions to be granted for foreign businesses operating locally, says Malik.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 54 points.

Also announces Rs3.5 per share dividend.

Bank announces Rs7 per share cash payout and a 15% bonus issue.

Body formed to probe allegations of corruption in KESC privatisation.

Presentations are restricted to basic concepts with examples from EU, US.

The domestic economy expanded at 7.8 percent last year, its slowest pace in 13 years.

Decision will place an additional Rs1b burden on the national exchequer.

President to leave for Iran tomorrow to sign agreement.

Finnish giant believes there is still room for a third ecosystem at the top.

Report says ranks of poor have increased in five years.

Unknown to many, Karachi is a hot destination for the world’s electronic waste.

Policy should focus on removing obstacles to creating level playing field.

Global corporate giants need to learn from their mistakes.

Companies should make supply systems more efficient.

KSE-100 index provided equity investors an annual return of 48% in the calendar year 2012.

Says companies waiting for suitable conditions to invest.

The rating agency cut Britain’s grade by one notch to Aa1.

Govt once again trusts Awan with the top seat of the telecom regulator.

Says Pakistan needs to develop shale gas as other resources deplete.

Talks between the two sides in Tehran next week will firm up proposals.

With positive developments for particular sectors, corporate results continues to play their role.

Govt also withdraws tax facility and slaps sales tax on manufacturing.

Pakistan has to bear the brunt of US pressure on this if it wishes to import gas from Iran.

SECP claims the brokerage defrauded its client, BMA claims it was trading on its own account.

Decision contradicts earlier cabinet decision which accorded captive power fourth priority.

Planning Commission proposes strict safeguards to counter environmental risks.