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Many workers had taken leave for the whole week from Monday to Saturday, which would harm activities.

Aims to bring and promote world-class technology.

Adviser to PM identifies major challenges to improve power production.

Forms committee that will come up with recommendations by the 15th

UNISAME hopes to eradicate weaknesses in the SME sector.

Operating system threatens to marginalise rival platforms.

Local products losing market to cheaper Chinese goods under cover of free trade, says Ibrahim Fibres CEO.

Dubai Islamic Bank-led consortium makes the lowest offer among all bidders.

Govt borrows only Rs12.5 billion from central bank as opposed to Rs156.3 billion in first 18 days of last fiscal year.

Talks will be held in several phases; will take 3-4 years to bring money back, says finance minister

Petroleum, diesel prices unchanged.

As per the EU protocol the assessment of the British officials will be accepted by all the members of European Union.

The Punjab agriculture department stated that July to August is the best period for mango nursery growth.

Says incentives, soft terms and lower mark-up should be offered to investors.

Zameen.com CEO says steps will help streamline foreign investment.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 160.68 points.

Earnings per share of the bank increased to Rs2.25 in contrast with Rs1.93 at the end of June 2013.

Income rises on back of improved margins.

Growth in earnings on account of increase in prices.

Reaches $6 billion; foreigners now hold 34% of free-float.

FBR could collect Rs130b against July’s target of Rs137b.

Prefers to supply gas to fertiliser plants to stave off import and subsidy costs.

The prices of Petrol, HOBC and High Speed Diesel are to remain same.

Corporate courts need to be set up to deal with cases .

Cut in government’s size does not lead to increase in economic growth in country.

Nehal gradually builds her manual block-printing business with own resources.

Founder’s daughter looks to carry on legacy, relishes competition challenge.

Comparison shows how and why they moved ahead at greater pace.

PIA interested in acquiring five ATRs for indigenous routes

Blames K-Electric for not utilising thermal power plants.

CEO Subhani says tax exemption required to pay off company’s debts.

Employees’ salaries not a reason for losses, says PIA chairman.

Central bank says exchange rate assumptions have no economic relevance.

Tiwana replaces Zamindar, brings over 19 years of industry experience.

Company denies creating ‘back doors’ for intelligence agencies.

Veteran company Bose Corporation wants to protect its patented technology.

Foreign buying continued unabated while volumes improved 32 per cent.

The use of abridged name can incorrectly portray them as commercial banks in eyes of the general public.

President calls for innovative approach to ensure justice to taxpayers.

Industry pleased with growth; laments govt interference in price determination.

Official accused of easing rules to award contract to selected company.

Chinese giant has witnessed rapid growth in recent months.

Analysts believe decision will help masses get cheaper cars.

Help desk established for public complaints.

Board of directors approve changes in memorandum of association.

They were among over 120,000 who got notices from the FBR.

Warid latest to join the branchless banking bandwagon.

Average exchange rate for the current fiscal year is being worked out at Rs111.4 to a dollar.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves decreased $87 million to $9,399 million.

Officials, traders using personal baggage schemes for commercial gains.