Business

As gas reserves run out, companies increasingly looking for alternatives.

In times of macroeconomic instability, the metal can become a useful store of value for investments.

50 franchises to open in Karachi, 30 in Lahore and 20 in Faisalabad.

Pakistan Customs urged to improve transparency in its operation, reduce processing time for import, export documents.

Strong plan, right team are the decisive factors between success and failure.

SNGPL will restore 25% of gas supply from February.

Protesters demand government supply the industry with gas to allow workers to earn a living.

Free trade will lead to import of Indian goods at very low tariffs.

President claims employment rate for CIMA is 100% worldwide.

Bulls dominate amidst a respite in political tensions and strong corporate earnings.

PR wants clearance of outstanding dues, business train wants to renegotiate deal.

Junior minister’s statement contradicts media reports that Islamabad might delay process.

Foreign ministry spokesperson says necessary steps being taken to implement decision on granting MFN status to India.

Speakers talk about trends and trajectories for sector.

Programmes to be tailored to local regulatory requirements.

Acquiring international cards for usage on ATM network.

Forward momentum attributable to volumetric growth, record margins, other income.

Management may take action against him over stopping train services.

Investors dig in ahead of long weekend.

Vice presidents also ordered to be terminated for violation of rules.

Wants to harmonise domestic and global markets in commodities futures trading.

10 years on, NGO Akhuwat has given Rs3.3 billion in microfinance for setting up or expanding businesses.

Zong takes lead in adding new users in November 2012.

Minister of State for Commerce says the process of granting the status is in its final stage now.

Announces cash payout of Rs5 per share, taking cumulative payout to Rs15.5.

Unveils plans for major investment in port city.

NADRA, State Life launch accidental death insurance scheme.

Mixed session sees profit-selling as index nears 17,000 points.

Two reactors are expected to be commissioned by 2016.

Say extortionists getting bolder; demand swift police action.

CEO willing to travel to Manila to sign funding deal.

Premium for clean cotton, investment fund, insurance scheme under study.

Member­s of adviso­ry body call for wideni­ng the tax base instea­d.

Changes notified to standardise practices.

PIA quoted Rs108,500 as the fare for the Hajj packages but the Ministry of Religious Affairs had decided to go lower.

Market gains 253 points in broad-based rally.

Policy is also on cards to regularise sugar exports.

Chamber says stakeholders need to be taken on board.

Data collected to benefit poor rural populations.

Capital moves to economies that display good corporate governance.

TSML, POSCO sign MoU with Pakistan to expand business operations.

JICA’s survey report recommends development plan for Thar.

Company executive says another factory to be set up in Karachi.

Rs45 billion from the Workers’ Welfare Fund has been appropriated by the finance ministry.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) notified prices to take effect from January 22.

New traders, experienced analysts expected to benefit.

IoBM is the only institution to be represented by two experts at SEPA including Dr Shahid Amjad and Moinuddin Ali Khan

PTEA Chairman says that industry received gas only for five and a half days in December and no gas at all in January.

Seminars aimed at imparting extension skills, improving water management.

Agriculture lending rises 12% compared to last year.