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He referred the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) report highlighting 30 per cent idle capacity in the textile sector.

Provincial minister says work on projects under way in Punjab.

Data shows 85.5% increase from corresponding period of previous year.

FBR gathers Rs134b till August 26, will issue notices to non-compliant persons.

NEPRA revises tariff under fuel price adjustment formula

Projects are aimed at boosting electricity output, agriculture growth.

Will spend the money on repair of engines, clearing fuel bills

Benchmark KSE-100 drops 275.75 points.

Will meet counterparts to explore business potential.

Chairman says CNG should be diverted from transport sector.

Investors sceptical, two state visits postponed: Dastgir.

Pre-tax profit stood at Rs624.2 m compared to Rs504.6 m earned in the corresponding period in 2013, up by 23.70%.

Trade bodies vow to work together to improve image of ‘made in Pakistan’.

Biggest one-day fall occurs on Monday since February 2009, according to Bloomberg.

Petroleum ministry also seeks go-ahead for regulating LPG prices.

Government is currently in the process of preparing a policy framework.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 352.41 points.

Swiss ambassador at a loss to explain $200 billion figure being quoted by politicians, including finance minister

Such technology is feared to pose health and environmental risks.

Foreign investors shy away due to concerns; Pakistan the only loser

Coffee Planet CEO says coffee culture needs to change in Pakistan.

Keep blue-chip shares for your heirs, they do not belong to you.

Regular employees consider themselves sidelined with lesser pay

Requires investment and patience; Pakistani exporters seemingly unwilling .

Both institutions vowed to work together for the development of the region.

Needs Rs32b immediately to make payments to fuel suppliers.

FPCCI chief says information sought already available to tax authorities.

Yarn Merchants Association chief seeks immediate measures.

Software weapon dubbed Backoff compromising PoS systems.

Deposits have grown at annualised rate of 14.04% for last five years.

Petroleum crude coming from different fields in Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Index closes almost flat with volumes falling sharply.

IMF, in its review on Pakistan’s economy, implied that the rupee was overvalued. Hence, a correction was needed.

Petitioner insists he is not involved in modaraba scandal.

Suppliers scrambling to provide screens before launch.

Sticks to steel, as opposed to lighter aluminum options .

Chohan said that she will be working on building Pakistan’s image mainly in the trade and export sector.

Writes to commerce minister, underlines need of subsidies.

ITCN Asia is the only ICT expo attracting more than 30 foreign companies and 80 foreign visitors.

American Business Council identifies challenges facing Pakistan.

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 6.50 points.

Suggests government should set imported LNG price for consumers .

Gap widens to $454m as opposed to $125m during corresponding month of previous year.

One-day training programme for Start-ups and Management of Retail/Distribution Businesses held by FCCI.

Say country needs clear implementation strategy to adopt agri-biotech.

Officials review progress on transport projects of economic corridor.

Rashid was critical of the unprecedented economic loss during the past few days.

Truckers to pass on losses incurred during Islamabad protests.

Country losing out due to inappropriate price offered in international market.

USAID provides $1.8m in technical assistance for conducting study.