Business

CEO terms local subsidiary a profit-making, sustainable entity.

Pakistan to look for ways to boost sector.

Sale price, volume to be finalised during talks in Doha next month.

If economist O’Neill’s projections are correct, Pakistan’s economy would grow 15 times in the next 35 years or...

Microfinance holds huge appeal as 90% of market yet to be tapped.

Local assemblers have other reasons to worry about.

Despite large reserves, Pakistan still no closer to solving energy crisis.

Strict regulatory regime will allow Pakistan to resume leadership role in global Islamic financial services.

Banks could be more involved in housing finance given better rules.

Pakistan’s exports to Sri Lanka amounted to $361 million in 2013 with imports being $77 million.

Falls 1.7% in 2013, reveals manufacturer data.

Advises reinstatement of zero-rating regime.

Ambassador Mavroidis stresses need for bilateral trade.

Demands CCI meeting to settle disputes between provinces, centre.

Electricity theft worth Rs1 billion detected during campaign.

Company to buy $40m from interbank market for setting up Africa plant.

Volumes declined 7% as investors awaited monetary policy announcement.

Agenda of the forthcoming meeting of the Economic Working Group also discussed.

Both countries reaffirm commitment to provide Non-Discriminatory Market Access (NDMA) on a reciprocal basis.

Increased trade, setting up of Gwadar Port some of the highlights of 2013.

Privatisation would attract domestic and foreign investment for the rehabilitation of important state enterprises.

Exports could be increased to $200 million with proper processing.

TDAP looks to promote female participation in business sector.

Leading associations urge government to comply with WTO standards.

SAARC CCI vice president stresses need for closer economic ties.

Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 183.61 points.

Investment weakens following hefty decline in December.

Central bank says risk of demand-driven inflation still moderate.

Development comes after questions raised over official’s impartiality.

Expects to earn $2b from auction against earlier estimate of $1.2b.

Claim it is against the interests of the business community.

The difference in tariff is to be collected in February’s bills.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $222 million to reach a total of $3,467 million.

Swedish company sees high potential in Pakistan.

Central bank issues NOC in response to application.

Local laboratories officials trained to conform to global standards.

Palm oil a major component of growing bilateral trade: Minister.

Experts believe GSP Plus can add $1-2b to annual income.

CINOTEC to establish 25 hydel power stations to produce 500MW .

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 31.54 points.

Cost of project to be reduced before implementation.

Steel mills handed over to Privatization Commission for restructuring.

Money could be used to launch gas supply schemes in Punjab.

Legacy, in terms of SBP’s report, is not as dismal as it appears in official pontifications. nor prospects any better.

Danish agriculture companies are interested in showcasing their agricultural products in Pakistan, said Sorenson.

Initiative taken to strengthen country’s workforce, say officials.

Offers helping hand to enhance trade with Pakistan.

Warns them against speculation and unethical practices.

Deficit stands at $9.1b, about a billion dollars more than IMF estimate.

Analysts cautious despite positive response from retail investors.