Business

With elections around the corner, govt set to lift ban on gas connections

The SPI for the lowest income group increased 0.54%

Aims to capitalise on opportunity, wants existing businesses to benefit as well

Survey finds most respondents say bearish run is not here to stay

Says regulatory frame work for such initiatives does not exist in country

Funding by bank’s private financing arm violates its own guidelines

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

EPS decreases to Rs4.47 compared with Rs10.88 in 2015

Experts identify 13 priority researchable areas of the sector

Benchmark KSE-100 index inches up 0.24%

Funding by bank's private financing arm violates its own guidelines on environmental, social conditions

Insists on level playing field for investors, documentation of economy

Admits debt in the energy chain has swelled despite clearing Rs480b in 2013

Amount for July-February, however, registers 6% increase

Sindh CM says project has huge potential, assures of all-out efforts to launch it

Central banks of both countries have already inked MoU to enhance trade volume

By investing in the IT sector, local companies have the potential to grow and compete with global giants in any sector

Emphasises that 100% collection will help address energy woes

SNGPL had set a target of 45,000 new gas connections in Multan region and there has been a positive progress

Poverty eradication, fighting hunger, provision of healthcare, standard education ‘top priorities’

The products covered writing instruments, school supplies, water and duster colours and other office supplies

he currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months

Benchmark KSE-100 index inches down 16.17 points

Loans will aid financial inclusion strategy, expand social safety net, promote tourism

Minister for undertaking reforms based on studies, innovation

Earnings per share rise to Rs7.51 in year under review from Rs6.61 last year

“SCO has played a positive role in pushing forward the One Belt One Road initiative"

NA panel asks government to end discrimination, requests NAB to file reference in Rs18.5 billion NBP scam

Say Pakistan cannot afford poor relations with western countries

Start-up offers entry-level ticket to own small stakes in commercial or residential property

Investors working on coal-fired power plants win preferential treatment

Objective is to build ‘strategic alliance instead of attracting equity’, says CEO

. Since quantity of sugar is surplus hence it cannot be sold in Pakistan over and above the need of the consumers

Directed the finance secretary to address problems of banks with consultation of their representatives

Investment in tourism will not only bring development in the district but will also help alleviate poverty

In the long run, however, the rupee has stood firm after experiencing extensive volatility

Inflation is moving closer to the central bank's two per cent target

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 233 points

Says industry is losing out on investments due to communication gap with authorities

Central Asian state invites investment in agriculture, mining

Additionally, the govt has invited IPPs to list any unsettled issues

Stood at an average 96,553 barrels per day

Says it will shield crop from insects, industry rejects argument

Hindrance caused by non-settlement of financial dispute between govt, seller

With the rise in imports, the growth in LPG industry had been evident over the past few years

Says GSP Plus should not be taken for granted as compliance needs to be ensured

APCNGA chief hints at introducing new technology.

There are a total 1,514 manned level crossings with 1,875 still unmanned

In the long run the rupee has stood firm after experiencing extensive volatility

The benchmark index had plunged over 590 points in intra-day trading