Business

Backs off from providing $30m loan for mining and development.

Corruption and poor governance blamed for energy shortages.

Benchmark KSE-100 index adds 287 points.

Dealers seek relaxation in age of used car imports to ten years.

Forbes.com contributor proposes the origins of a popular urban myth.

Website brings restaurants and food lovers on a single platform.

Olx and Pakwheels among the most visited local websites.

Says it is looking for some middle ground to get RPPs functioning again.

Executives believe the dilapidated condition of roads in SITE is partly responsible for street crimes in the area.

President, Prime Minister issued directives for the expected cuts. Will come into effect at midnight.

Denmark assures support to Pakistan in acquiring GSP plus status.

Lahore, Turkish Chambers agree to exchange trade information.

Expresses interest in agriculture, energy sectors.

Issue 72-hour ultimatum for action against miscreants.

Facility allows gas and oil carriers to offload cargo mid-sea.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 61 points.

Project will reduce losses caused by poor road and rail infrastructure.

Expert gives a speech on management theory and practices.

Supply contract signed at WAPDA house on Wednesday.

Oil marketing company tries once again to enter the refining business.

Govt high-ups allegedly took bribes to allocate gas supply to powerful lobbies.

Nine LOIs are issued to tap renewable energy potential.

Say government will be responsible for any shortage in flour supply.

Textile companies claim they face a liquidity crunch preventing them from increasing international sales.

Body issues a policy note to govt of Punjab to lift the barriers to entry.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 172 points.

Will also promote modern farming techniques to meet irrigation needs.

Sees huge growth potential in emerging Asian markets.

Newly launched four-wheel drive to go 13km a litre.

Finance minister terms province an energy basket that can solve power problems.

Sindh province produces more than 125 varieties of mango and Sindhri is a unique variety among them.

PAC Kamra is now offering Takhti 7, an android tablet-computer.

Governor says SME contributions immense, yet overlooked.

Punjab businessmen offer cooperation in developing coal-gasification plants.

Exports of the country’s largest motorcycle manufacturer expected to double in 2012.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 43 points.

Monthly average stands at $1.09 billion for 11 months.

Lower segment leads the way while 1,300cc and above category sales remain stagnant.

Ministry reminds CAA that PSO is the successful bidder.

Sindh finance minister says revenue board to achieve all set targets.

Some minor infrastructure upgrades announced, no major push on developing energy in the province.

Headway largely depends on political willingness.

Bulk of insurance giant’s business has shifted from Karachi to other cities.

Budget seems like a hodge-podge of populism and reformist enthusiasm.

There is no reason why a social project cannot also be a profitable one.

Unless spending is completely decentralised, growth may remain elusive.

Pakistan’s policy managers need to switch their economic theorist.

We need to go back to basics and utilise resources efficiently to bring about change.

End of euro zone means a volatile financial environment for Pakistan.

Rs1b to be spent on setting up Punjab Technology University.