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Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act violated for fifth year in a row.

Lack of progress in multilateral trade negotiations within the WTO framework is also a factor that encourages RTAs.

Most Pakistanis approve of it, the only problem is finding the perfect time.

To achieve economic independence, Pakistan must look at all markets, be they Muslim or non-Muslim.

Maximising regional trade potential could lead to a restricted global presence.

Signing a trade agreement or just good intentions alone will not get the job done.

KCCI announces support, asks govt to resolve situation immediately.

Impressive growth likely to continue but regulation has to keep up.

NIP to set up two industrial estates in and near Karachi.

Plans to use part of receipts to clear unpaid bills for power import.

Cabinet’s go ahead and waiver of PPRA rules clears way for award of contract.

Investors cast aside political tension and participate actively in the market.

In August 2012, PTCL was allowed to acquire 100% shareholding of Rozgar Microfinance Bank Limited by the SBP.

In wake of Baldia incident, 150 companies participate.

Textile exporters fear big losses, cancellation of orders.

SBP deputy chief calls for building an inclusive, stable financial sector.

Significant progress on Diamer Bhasha Dam to be seen in coming days.

Index closes at 17,266 points, highest in history.

Recruitment suspended by election commission till further notice.

Institute of Capital Markets to increase number of certifications offered.

Investors betting on inflated results in post-ICH quarter: analysts.

Raises chances of increase in interest rate to control climbing prices.

The business corporations in China had expressed keen interest in establishing power plants in Pakistan, says Afridi.

Given favourable conditions exist in Karachi: KSE MD.

Market gains 33 points in mixed session.

Fertiliser producer manages to double revenues, announces Rs2 per share dividend.

China Three Gorges Corporation is working on 720MW Karot power project, for now.

Train service is currently suspended as dues of private operator pile up.

Annual report warns of struct­ural proble­ms in energy sector, public sector enterp­rises and fiscal mechan­ism.

Multi-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline also given the go-ahead.

Diplomat asks Pakistan to publicise benefits of new petroleum policy.

Increase will not apply to household and KESC consumers.

TDAP will hold fairs, take delegations to promote rice varieties.

These have a cumulative generation capacity of 1,540MW.

Speakers at a conference discuss gender inequality in C-level jobs.

Buys out SingTel’s 30% stake for $150 million.

India presents defence in favour of normalisation as process hits snags.

Weather-indexed facility to protect small farmers.

Positive local and foreign interest, macroeconomics boost KSE 167 points.

Gives gas utilities sweeping powers to negotiate with buyers.

Crop to provide samples for farmers, academia.

Two bodies sign MoU to promote greater cooperation.

Says it is focussing on expanding trade with the help of proper data.

Abu Dhabi Group companies latest entrants in mobile banking market.

Shrinking margins, lower finance income negate austerity measures.

Strong local demand, better margins boost bottom-line.

Attock Petroleum’s net profits for the first half of fiscal 2013 (1HFY13) clocked in at Rs2.155 billion.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 51 points.

Task force will identify weaknesses and gaps in current mechanism.

Promises to help Pakistan pull out of the energy crisis.