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RGST, increase in sugarcane prices the reasons, say millers.

Punjab CM says vast scope of development in the agriculture sector, no attention paid for last 63 years.

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.15 per cent or 16.26 points lower at 11,154.83.

Planning Commission and ministry of commerce point fingers at each other.

Sindh Board of Revenue allocates 150 acres of land for setting up plant.

Pakistan Flour Mills Association urges govt to enhance release of wheat to ensure smooth supply in open market.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to set up technology zones, promote software.

Ministry directs power companies to keep sufficient oil reserves.

MQM abstention, PML-N support paves way for unanimous passage by Senate panel.

Move to help boost exports of non-meat products as well.

Demonstration to continue if issue not resolved.

Retail prices for cement have shot up 55% in less than a year.

Two separate qualities of sugar in the market.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 35 points, volumes rise to 154.97 million.

Rise in food prices makes structural changes urgent.

Exports touch all-time high with $1.989 billion last month, textile sector leads the way.

Online jobs have a huge, growing potential in Pakistan where work is outsourced to tap into cheap labour.

If you feel that typing on a touch screen is difficult, C3 is your phone. For the functionality of a PC, go for Ideos.

OPI Gas (Pvt) Limited has acquired 15.3 million shares as well as control of Shell Gas LPG (Pakistan).

Shafqaat Ahmed has been appointed first president and chief executive officer of Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited.

Economic crisis could deepen as industry fails to meet export orders.

Trade associations and businessmen have decided to launch a series of protests against the three-day gas cut.

Rupee flat, overnight rates rise.

National carrier managed to complete Hajj operations by itself, says MD.

Federal Minister for Commerce Amin Fahim hints at banning livestock export.

Growing Indian economy can help boost opportunities for Pakistan.

The Karachi Stock Exchange benchmark 100-share index ended 2.19 per cent higher at 11,205.84 points.

SBP governor requested to prepare plan for turnaround of Pakistan Railways.

Gas production from Qadirpur gas field has increased to 513 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd).

Action part of energy sector reforms pushed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to overhaul the bleeding sector.

Cost of debt servicing is going to rise faster than ability to service new debt.

The State Bank will unveil the next monetary policy on November 29 and all eyes will be on the interest rate.

Many businesses are exploring the possibility of letting employees use iPhones and Android phones for corporate email.

At the heart of the WEF lies one common conviction: the entrepreneur is a creator of wealth and social justice.

A new world monetary order needs to be settled on and soon.

No matter how low the tax rates, every citizen of a democracy will express outrage when asked to pay more.

CM discusses various matters related to ongoing and upcoming hydropower projects in the province.

Delegation to inspect advanced technology.

Cotton prices may rise once again to Rs10,000 per maund (37.324 kg) on the back of shortages and heavy demand.

Supply of electricity from the Kanupp to KESC was shut down after power plant encountered technical problems.

SBP had earlier issued instructions to banks to collect CNICs from all account holders and supply records to LEAs.

Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani cost of doing business in Pakistan compared favourably with its peers in the region.

Average volumes at KSE plummet 58% as most investors leave early for Eid.

100% increase in smuggling of animals recorded before Eid, says ministry.

Revision of RGST to 15%, month’s delay in imposition cited as reasons.

Age of imported cars has been raised from three to five years.

France approves release of €300 million for Pakistan’s economic development.

Growing economies of Pakistan, India to get clean fuel.

Pakistan Development Forum concludes with not much in pledges.

Report on the bill will be presented within the next 14 days.