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Once the government accepts the feasibility report, the company will invest in a gold and copper mining project.

Our inability to sort out basic operational matters, unfortunately, has become our biggest weakness.

Mechanised rice harvesting has created problems in export.

This economic team is so thoroughly out of options and ideas they are contemplating the inevitable.

Govt promises to pick up losses incurred by any province that shows flexibility.

Pakistan's economic situation is a mirror of India's 20 years back.

Most living in Pakistan will encounter a beggar within the next 24 hours, but the issue still persists.

Analysts change their stance on a revision in the interest rate by the State Bank.

The retail sector is about to undergo a dramatic facelift as consumers become discerning and demand greater choice.

SSGC and SNGPL submitted petitions to Ogra, seeking an adjustment to their UFG benchmark.

The centralised sales tax refund payment system is introduced by the FBR after approval from the ministry of finance.

Kardar says private enterprise is being discouraged by current policies.

General managers and other managers at different airports are replaced or transferred by recently appointed CAA chief.

Stakeholders say the hike in prices in Lahore was due to a sharp fall in supply.

BGC commits to investing $7 million by taking up a 25 per cent equity stake in Pakistan Cables Limited.

Govt decides to initiate a survey of electricity consumers to address issue of power theft.

Occasional riots in Karachi and economic mismanagement at the Centre adversely affects revenue collection efforts.

Prices expected to increase on the back of a surge of 15 per cent in rates of cotton during the last month.

Market fails to build on momentum generated in the preceding week as KSE-100 index falls 1.4 per cent.

The dam will irrigate more than 163,000 acres of land and generate 91 million units of hydel electricity per annum

Fauji Cement’s profit plummet 75 per cent to Rs250 million for fiscal year 2010 compared with last year’s Rs1 billion.

Six out of 10 analysts expect the central bank to keep its policy rate unchanged at 13 per cent.

The local currency lost another eight paisa in inter-bank trade compared with Thursday’s closing.

In Pakistan where literacy rate is to be nearly 50 per cent, many question the efficacy of digital media.

The stock market managed to close up 0.4 per cent on the last trading day of the week.

Mandates the use of the expedited tax refund system for the submission of refund claims from October 1 onwards.

Tarin says government should broaden the tax net by adding new sectors instead of levying new taxes on private sector.

Converting the one-time trade concessions for Pakistani textile exports into a longer term measure looks difficult.

Gold prices hiked sharply by Rs300 per tola (11.7 grams) to Rs41,450 on Friday from its previous peak.

The delay is giving rise to fears that the final package may not be all that beneficial.

Pakistan's media industry sees a game of musical chairs as senior journalists shift from one media house to the...

Legislation for rehabilitation of more than 3,000 sick industrial units is postponed.

Govt accepts recommendations of Transparency International aimed at mitigating corruption.

SBP may allow relaxation in provisioning for loans given to businesses affected by floods.

International Chamber of Commerce launches latest version of its internationally-recognised trade terms.

Rice exporters plan to send delegation to Kenya to discuss problems faced by them.

Pakistan’s economy is mainly driven by family-owned businesses.

Coca-Cola retains position at the top of Interbrand’s ranking of world’s best brands.

Legislation expected to empower private sector by creating jobs and opportunities.

Stock market falls as investors prefer to remain sidelined over talk of a possible imposition of additional taxes.

Commercial real estate vacancy rates reach as high as 50 per cent in Lahore and Karachi.

The aid will support wheat planting, prevent further livestock losses and de-silt irrigation systems in KPK.

Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh is yet to declare his assets and the amount he paid in taxes last year.

Engro increases prices of fertiliser by Rs30 to Rs2,530 per 50kg bag.

KESC will not pass on the benefit of a reduction in power tariffs, despite an approval by Nepra.

The numbers seem massive but the reality is far from apocalyptic

Local market experiences another dull session as investors remain on the sidelines.

Gold prices reach their highest level on Wednesday.

Economic Coordination Committee directs TCP to offload the imported sugar in the open market through an auction.

Sindh govt warns of stern action against flour mills and retail outlets involved in selling flour at higher rates.