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Objective of the purchase is to increase revenues and earnings.

Import duty will be cut by around 22-40% on car parts.

Group will raise $300 million from international debt markets for investment in US fertiliser plant.

HSBC apologises for past practices at its Swiss private bank following allegations that it helped clients dodge taxes

Nepra holds off decision because CPPA forgot to include costs

The Digital Youth Summit 2015 in May

Brings issue to the knowledge of Competition Commission.

Cross half of 103m SIM target in one month.

Declares final cash dividend of Rs5.5 per share, cumulative payout at Rs12.

Net income rises to Rs3.39b compared to Rs2.67b in previous year

Benchmark KSE-100 index edges up 4.66 points.

Says key macroeconomic indicators could not follow up positive developments.

Court issues notice to govt for sending regulator’s chairman on forced leave.

Pharmaceutical sector shows the largest net outflow of $46.6 million.

Will follow Malaysian FTA as a model to conclude talks early.

The farmers criticised the administration of tobacco board for not meeting the federal minister

Despite strength in apparel, country’s share in footwear has been negligible.

Provincial authorities, departments to attend meeting of review committee.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015

Poor law and order situation, high taxes keeping investors and buyers away.

Earnings per share increased from Rs2.88 in 1HFY14 to Rs4.67 in 1HFY15

Growth resulted from high primary margins, low finance cost

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 146 points.

Regulator reluctant to pass on Rs49b burden to consumers.

Leading confectionery manufacturer desires to take management control in three years.

Says market and price manipulation has hit investor interest.

Four banks receive Rs12b of taxpayer money due to advances given to tax bureau

Official says first commercial ship to dock at the port in April; land acquired for establishing free-trade zones

Though the industry is mostly satisfied with what has emerged, some still argue that more changes are needed

Place huge orders for shares, delete them within seconds in electronic system.

Ecommerce records high sales and traffic volumes since the launch of 3G technology

Failure to stem the tide of militancy the most decisive reason behind fall in exports

Chiniot’s iron ore reserves are a happy discovery, welcome development, but hardly a panacea for all our economic woes

Veterinary officials say the infected cow was diagnosed before being slaughtered for consumption

The hearing will be held on February 17.

During his first visit in 12 years, DG UNIDO discusses strategies to support projects.

Calls for appointment of OGRA members to pave the way for new licences.

Envoy expresses interest in buying sports and surgical goods

Zameen.com survey reveals 78% of Pakistanis go for property investment

PSM seeks another Rs12.6b to pay salaries and repair plants

Disqualification would further delay privatisation by six months.

Foreign selling and profit-taking the main reasons behind the sharp decline

MOU will be signed to initiate the process for strategic partnership with Nust in the areas of clean energy

96% of kinnows are produced in Sargodha, claims Parliamentary secretary

Gas supply to all CNG stations in Sindh remained discontinued on Friday

Association chief says low pressure halts production.

Earnings per share improved to Rs1.34 compared to EPS of Rs0.89 in the same period of previous yea

Programme aims to maximise public-private partnerships.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 156 points.

Under new regime, tariff is determined within 10 days of filing an application.